Ruff Day Veterinary Acupuncture and Rehabilitation

12/31/2025

🐾 What if we treated our business like a rehab patient?

Observe. Ask questions. Iterate. Improve.

This December, we ran an experiment: redirect our marketing budget from ad platforms to local charities. We asked ourselves what incentives could create pro-social behavior while helping families find specialized care.

You showed up. 1 month. 9 detailed reviews. 5 charity votes. Stories that are already bringing new clients to us.

2025 Results:
💙 Old Dog Haven: $220
❤️ Forgotten Dog Rescue: $205
💚 Fish Food Bank: $175

Your participation inspired us to amplify the impact. Your stories became breadcrumbs for other families searching for help.

This is an active experiment. We're practicing what we preach—learning, iterating, building something that aligns with our values.

Partners in Purpose continues in 2026. Read the full story: https://www.ruffday.vet/the-ruff-writer/practicing-what-we-preach-a-behavioral-economics-experiment-in-veterinary-marketing

As we finish out 2025, we are filled with gratitude for this beautiful community. Happy New Year!

We applied behavioral economics to our marketing strategy: what incentives create pro-social behavior while helping families find specialized veterinary care? Year 1 results: 9 reviews, $600 to local charities, and lessons learned about sustainable community impact.

12/16/2025

Let's get some Ruff Day patients represented in this calendar! You'd better believe we're submitting pictures of Chloe! 💜

Cutest Pets of Gig Habor Calendar Competition!
Send in your animals, including the farm variety, to be voted on by very judgmental 8-9 year olds for the cuteness!

30% of Calendar Sales to be donated to charity, either animal rescues or after school art programs for kids.

Submission deadline is the 28th!

Send pictures to: PA19004@postalannex.com
Email Title: Cutest Pets

12/10/2025

Did you know that Santa's reindeer get a full physical exam before their big day every year?

12/03/2025

🐾 We need your help turning your story into community support!

We believe that if you go down, your pet goes down with you. That's why we focus on the whole picture: your dog's health, your resilience as their caretaker, and the community support system that makes the marathon sustainable.

Here's how you can help: Write an honest, detailed review on Google or Facebook (with a brief disclosure per FTC guidelines), and we'll donate $15 to Forgotten Dog Rescue, Old Dog Haven, or Fish Food Bank. Your choice.

Your story becomes hope for another worried pet parent. Your effort funds local helpers. Can you take 10 minutes to help us make this happen?

Learn more:
https://www.ruffday.vet/the-ruff-writer/your-story-matters-more-than-you-think-especially-if-you-wish-youd-found-us-sooner

(Please read the post before reviewing! It includes a quick form so we know where to send your donation, plus a small note on transparency).

11/28/2025

This is going to be an awesome event!

We have scheduled another Massage Workshop! This will fill fast, interested?

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Ruff Day Vet! We hope it is filled with joy, love, and great food! 🥧

10/12/2025

It's National Veterinary Technician Week! Please join us in thanking Eva, Ruff Day's rockstar Vet Tech, for all of the hard work she does! We're so lucky to have you, Eva! Happy Vet Tech Week!

10/06/2025

It's National Pet Obesity Awareness Week! Did you know Ruff Day helps with dietary and exercise management of obesity? We emphasize Natural Nutrition, provide regular check-ins to monitor progress, and celebrate your wins with you! While our formal Natural Nutrition service is planned for launch this Winter, obesity management is something we can help with right now!

Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Veterinarians dedicated to preventing and treating obesity in dogs and cats through nutrition, exercise, and medical weight management. Resources for healthy weight and overweight pets.

10/02/2025

💔 When a pet receives a tough diagnosis, it can feel like hope is lost. But we're here to show you that's not true!

Meet Kiwi, a courageous dog diagnosed with Lysosomal storage disease. His original prognosis was bleak, but through our specialized approach—including acupuncture and rehab—Kiwi gained years of wonderful, high-quality life!

We don't just treat conditions; we redefine life for pets with chronic and neurological issues.

Click to read Kiwi's incredible journey and discover our philosophy on making every moment count:

Discover our unique approach to canine neurological conditions. We offer a 'perceptual break' from pain, providing tools for a better life and social support.

07/31/2025

July 31 is National Mutt Day! Chloe is Ruff Day Vet's very own mutt! Help us celebrate by showing us your mutt in the comments!

07/11/2025

😎Happy Friday, friends! It's supposed to be pretty warm in our area this weekend!

😛Tongue out with relaxed panting is normal.
😛Tongue starting to curl at the tip means we're getting a little warm, best to get out of the heat.
🥵Tongue curling in waves all along the sides, or sticking way out and flattened like a blade or a spatula, means we're overheating, start cooling measures immediately.

Remember not to walk your dog in the heat of the day, and if you're working on a home exercise program assigned by us with your pet, make sure they stay nice and cool, or just skip it entirely. If they're a short-nosed breed like a Frenchie, practice extra caution this weekend!

07/09/2025

Did you catch Adam's new blog post last week about common myths surrounding pain in pets (based on information from human medicine)?

Learn how to spot the subtle signs of pain in your dog and why common pain myths can harm your pet’s well-being. Discover expert insights on canine pain, how dogs express discomfort, and holistic approaches to pain management from Ruff Day Vet. Improve your pet’s quality of life by understanding...