Holistic Veterinary Options

01/02/2026

🧪 Why an Annual Urinalysis Matters for Your Pet 🐾

Even pets that seem perfectly healthy can have hidden changes in their urine. An annual urinalysis helps detect early signs of kidney disease, urinary infections, diabetes, dehydration, and more—often before symptoms appear.

Catching these issues early allows for earlier treatment, better outcomes, and a healthier, longer life for your pet. 🐶🐱
A simple urine test can make a big difference!

Check out this study done by IDEXX, our reference laboratory:
Title: Study supports why healthy pets need a complete urinalysishttps://www.idexx.com/files/sedivue-urinalysis-on-health-patients-reveal-abnormalities.pdf

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Holistic Veterinary Options! ✨✨
As we welcome the new year, we want to thank our amazing clients for trusting us with your pets’ care. It’s an honor to be part of your furry family’s journey. We look forward to another year of keeping tails wagging and whiskers healthy. 🐾

12/28/2025

We will be closed on December 31st and January 1st to celebrate the New Year with our loved ones. We will reopen on January 2nd.

Wishing all of our clients and their furry family members a safe, happy, and healthy New Year! ✨🐾

12/25/2025

From all of us at Holistic Veterinary Options, we wish you a day filled with love, laughter, and snuggles with your furry family members. Thank you for trusting us to care for your pets this year—we’re so grateful for each and every one of you! ❤️🐾

12/21/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours Notice 🎄

We will be closed from Christmas Eve through Christmas Day (24-25th) to give our team time to celebrate the holiday with their loved ones. We will reopen on December 26th.

We wish all of our clients and their furry family members a joyful holiday, safe travels, and plenty of cozy moments this season! ✨

12/09/2025

Vaccines play an important role in keeping pets healthy, and understanding how and when to give them is just as important. Our clinic recommends separating vaccines by at least 2 weeks to help reduce the risk of reactions and keep pets comfortable.

It’s also important to know that if your pet is not feeling well—coughing, sneezing, vomiting, having diarrhea, dealing with an ear infection, or showing any signs of illness—they are not a candidate for vaccination at that time.

However, you should still schedule an appointment so we can diagnose and treat the issue and get them back on track.

Here’s a helpful article that highlights a recent study showing that dogs are much less likely to experience an adverse vaccine reaction when vaccines are separated by at least 2 weeks between administration.

Don’t let pet owners throw away their shots.

12/04/2025

🐾 We’ve created a helpful new resource for our pet community!
To ensure you’re prepared for the unexpected, we put together a map listing all the veterinary emergency centers and urgent care facilities in Madison, Wisconsin.
Keep it handy, so you always know where to go if your pet needs immediate care outside our regular hours.
Your pet’s safety is our priority! 💙

12/01/2025

❄️ Winter Is Here, Wisconsin! ❄️
Happy first week of December! With the snow already coming down, it’s the perfect reminder to get your pets winter-ready.

We’ve put together a helpful Winter Do’s & Don’ts handout to keep your furry friends safe, warm, and healthy as the temperatures drop. From paw protection to outdoor safety, these are tips every pet parent should keep in mind!.

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving to you and your four-legged family members from all of us at Holistic Veterinary Options!

As a reminder, we’re closed today and tomorrow (November 27–28) to allow our team time to celebrate with family and friends.

As we celebrate the season, our staff wanted to share what they’re most grateful for this year:
"I am truly thankful for the good people and pets in my life :)" - Dr. Michelle
"I am thankful for my family and all our adventures. I am also thankful that I continue to have good health, so I can enjoy the outdoors and riding my horse or walking the dogs." - Cindy
"I'm feeling really grateful this year, for the encouragement from my loved ones and lovely co-workers to continue growing in the vet med field" - Bry
"I am thankful for the animals I get to help and the people who trust us with their care." - Cassie
"I am grateful for my family, my friends, my dogs, and my horses." - Paige
"I'm feeling incredibly grateful that Dr. Michelle believed in me and gave me this opportunity. I’m fortunate to continue my education in vet med alongside such a supportive and knowledgeable team." - Sierra

11/25/2025

🍗 Keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving! 🐾
Before sharing those holiday treats, take a look at our handy guide (courtesy of the Pet Poison Helpline) to see which foods are safe and which can be harmful to your furry family members.
Please note: this is not a complete list of toxic foods. For more information, visit Pet Poison Helpline’s website — it includes a helpful search tool where you can look up “what did your pet ingest?”
If you have any questions or concerns, you can also call the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 for 24/7 expert support.
Let’s keep our pets happy, healthy, and safe this holiday season!💛

11/20/2025

🦃 As we head into the season of gratitude, we’re reflecting on all that we’re thankful for — especially our amazing clients and their wonderful pets. 💕
We’d love to know: What are you thankful for this year? 🐾

11/17/2025

🦃 Thanksgiving is just around the corner! 🍂
We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday (November 27–28) so our team can enjoy the holiday with their loved ones. As usual, we’re closed on weekends as well.
Please plan ahead to refill any herbs, supplements, or prescriptions and to schedule any upcoming appointments before the break to ensure you’re all set for the holiday weekend.
If your animal experiences an emergency during our closure, please contact your nearest emergency veterinary hospital for immediate assistance.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support —
We’re grateful for each and every one of you! 💛
Wishing you and your furry friends a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!