Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic

Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic Where Healthy Pets Are Happy Pets! We focus in the care and treatment of small mammal pets! Education is our primary goal at Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic.

At Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic, we take great pride in having provided excellent pet care since 2001 on Madison's East Side. We believe that a pet owner that is well informed and working together with their veterinarian will ultimately make the best decisions about their pet's health care and we pride ourselves on creating individualized care for every pet. Our professional staff is friendly, kn

owledgeable and dedicated to providing the highest quality care possible for our clients and their pets. In addition to dogs and cats, our staff is specially trained in the care and specific needs of small mammals such as rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets. We are proud to offer services for small mammals that are unique to our clinic including dietary and behavioral counseling, dental care and surgical services as well as full-service boarding facilities to provide your pet with the best in medical care.

If you have a rabbit, guinea pig, or chinchilla, please read this.Small mammals do not handle heat the way cats and dogs...
06/12/2026

If you have a rabbit, guinea pig, or chinchilla, please read this.

Small mammals do not handle heat the way cats and dogs do. They cannot sweat or pant effectively. Rabbits should not be in environments above 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Chinchillas are even more sensitive (they can overheat above 75). Guinea pigs are vulnerable above 80.

The dangerous part is that small mammals will often stop eating and become lethargic before they show obvious signs of heat stress, and once they crash, they crash fast.

What helps:

1. Move enclosures to the coolest room in the house (basement, interior room).
2. Frozen water bottles laid against the cage on hot days.
3. A fan running nearby (not blowing directly on the animal).
4. Ceramic tiles in the enclosure for a cool surface.
5. Avoid car travel during peak heat.

If your small mammal is breathing fast, drooling, lethargic, or stretched out and not moving, this is an emergency. Call us at 608-294-9494, or for after-hours, UW Veterinary Care (608-263-7600).

A new group of ferrets came into the rescue a few days ago! Check out the Madison Ferret Rescue page for more informati...
06/12/2026

A new group of ferrets came into the rescue a few days ago! Check out the Madison Ferret Rescue page for more information!

Every summer, the lakes that make Madison beautiful become a quiet danger for dogs.Blue-green algae blooms (technically ...
06/10/2026

Every summer, the lakes that make Madison beautiful become a quiet danger for dogs.

Blue-green algae blooms (technically cyanobacteria) form in fresh water above 75 degrees, especially after heavy rain followed by hot sunny days. They can kill a dog within 15 to 20 minutes of exposure. There is no antidote.

Lake Mendota and Lake Monona have been listed as impaired by the EPA since 2011. Public Health Madison and Dane County monitors 27 beaches and lake access points from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and beach closures due to algae are routine.

In recent summers, Lake Monona alone has seen nearly 100 beach closures in a single season.

What to look for:

- Water that looks like pea soup or green paint
- Foamy or scummy surface film
- Green, brown, or reddish mats floating in the water
- A musty rotting smell near the shore

You cannot tell by looking whether a bloom is toxic. Treat every bloom as dangerous.

If your dog has been in suspect water:

- Get them out and away from the area.
- Rinse them thoroughly with clean water so they cannot lick toxins off their coat.
- Call us immediately at 608-294-9494. Do not wait for symptoms.

We put together a full guide on our website covering symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Link in bio, or visit https://healthypetvetclinic.com/blue-green-algae

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06/10/2026

Just a reminder to get signed up soon.

From Mike, co-owner of Healthy Pet:I spent over 15 years in public safety before veterinary clinic life. Police, fire, E...
06/05/2026

From Mike, co-owner of Healthy Pet:

I spent over 15 years in public safety before veterinary clinic life. Police, fire, EMS. What I learned in those decades is something I bring to this clinic every day: the people who fare best in an emergency are the ones who did the boring work before something unexpected happens.

June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and I think about it the same way I used to think about prep at the start of a shift.

Five minutes is all it takes:

- Microchip info. Is the contact information current with the microchip company?
- ID tags and Rabies tag. Are they on the collar and legible?
- Vaccine and medical records. Do you know where they are if you needed them tonight?
- Emergency vet numbers saved in your phone. Healthy Pet at 608-294-9494 for daytime and your preferred after hours ER clinic for concerns when we're closed?
- Have a small bag of food, a leash or carrier, and a few days of any medications at the ready in case of evacuation or natural disaster.

Questions about any of this? Call the front desk at 608-294-9494. We would rather answer them now than during an emergency.
-Mike

New hay alert! Stop by and get a bag to try.
06/03/2026

New hay alert! Stop by and get a bag to try.

05/25/2026

Save the date! Join us for a unique crafting experience at our clinic on June 28th. Dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, ferrets and really all animals are welcome to come. We will utilize individual rooms if your pet is a little shy. Sign-up today!

It’s getting to be that time of year. Thunderstorms, fireworks and neighborhood parties. Be prepared
05/13/2026

It’s getting to be that time of year. Thunderstorms, fireworks and neighborhood parties. Be prepared

05/04/2026

Happy Star Wars Day! May the 4th be with you.

We’ve heard good things about these treats and how much our dog and cat patients like them, so we decided to get a few i...
04/22/2026

We’ve heard good things about these treats and how much our dog and cat patients like them, so we decided to get a few in for us to offer for sake. It’s a great treat for having to come see us!

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2801 E Washington Avenue
Madison, WI
53704

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16082949494

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