Healing Arts Animal Care

06/05/2026

Washington County Drug Enforcement K9 Mando came to see us! While he was here he showed us he has mad skills for finding the tiniest trace of he**in! Thanks for catching the bad guys Mando!

06/03/2026

🎆 The 4th of July is just around the corner! 🎆

If your pet is frightened by fireworks, "just getting through it" is not a good plan. Every year that a pet experiences severe fear and anxiety, that fear can become more deeply ingrained.

🐾 If your pet is traumatized by fireworks, work with your veterinarian to find the right medication plan. NOW is the time to have that discussion—not July 3rd.

🐾 If your pet hasn't been seen recently, your veterinarian may require an exam before prescribing sedatives or anti-anxiety medications. NOW is the time to schedule that appointment.

🐾 Every pet responds differently to medication. A trial run is important to determine the right medication, the right dose, and the right timing—before the fireworks start. NOW is the time to do those trials.

🐾 For many pets, it is far kinder and more effective to keep them mildly sedated or anxiety-controlled throughout the peak fireworks period rather than allowing them to cycle repeatedly between panic and recovery. NOW is the time to find the sweet spot for your pet's treatment plan.

Don't wait until the fireworks are already booming. Give your pet the gift of a calmer, safer holiday.

📞 Call your veterinarian today to make a plan.

06/02/2026

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/01/2026

Sally has been a beloved member of the HAAC family for the last four years. She was the perfect combination of tough as nails and sweet as pie.

Before she found her mom, Sally experienced a traumatic injury that left her right hip permanently dislocated. She kept on trucking.

She developed an intestinal tumor and underwent surgery to remove it and her gallbladder. She kept on eating—especially toilet paper tubes, her all-time favorite snack.

She developed pulmonary hypertension. She kept up her spicy, sweet sass.

She had spinal surgery. She kept on walking.

She developed a tumor in her elbow, and eventually, she got tired.

This comeback kid didn't come back this time.

Sally, we will miss you. Your resilience, determination, and larger-than-life personality touched everyone who knew you. You were one lucky dog to have found a human who rode through every challenge right beside you, loving you every step of the way.

Run free, sweet girl. ❤️

05/30/2026

This is profound truth. All behavior is language. We just need to learn to understand it and speak it. Different with every dog.

One of the hardest parts of learning more about behavior is looking back at your own dog with new eyes.

Lately, I’ve been reading more about observation, ethology, body language, thresholds, and nervous system regulation. And honestly? It’s brought up a lot of grief for me.

There are behaviors I now recognize that I didn’t fully understand when Stout was younger. Not because I didn’t love him. Not because I didn’t try. But because I simply didn’t yet have the knowledge, language, or experience to see what I see now.

I think many of us imagine that once we “know better,” we would have done everything perfectly from the beginning. But real life doesn’t work that way. Dogs are complicated. Life is complicated. And behavior rarely comes with a clear instruction manual.

What I keep coming back to is this: understanding can come later and still matter.

I cannot change the early years. I cannot undo missed signals or moments of confusion. But I can continue learning. I can observe more carefully. I can respond differently now than I did then. I can create more safety, more understanding, and more compassion moving forward.

And maybe that’s part of loving a complex dog too — allowing yourself to grieve what you didn’t know while still recognizing how hard you were trying all along.

For anyone else carrying those feelings with their own dog, you’re not alone.

05/28/2026

🧩🐾 More Than Just an Appointment

When we schedule your pet, we’re not just filling an open slot; we’re carefully planning every detail. From the right team member to the right room and equipment, everything is thoughtfully arranged to support your pet’s comfort and success.

Some pets need quiet spaces, others need specific setups, so yes, it’s a bit like a daily game of Tetris! 😄

It’s all part of our commitment to Low Stress Handling and creating the best possible experience for every pet (and their people). 💙🐶🐱

05/26/2026

This gorgeous girl is Pepper, and yes, those bangs deserve their own spotlight! 💁‍♀️✨ Every visit, she showed up with a fresh new look and amazing progress.

Pepper has officially graduated from rehab after surgery to remove a fragmented medial coronoid process (FMCP), a condition where a small piece of bone in the elbow joint becomes loose, causing pain and lameness.

We’re so proud of you, Pepper! Here’s to feeling better, moving better, and rocking those hairstyles every step of the way. 💙🐶

05/21/2026

🐾👀 Lady Is On the Case

Lady would very much like to know… what’s in that crinkly bag, Amanda??? 🤨

And more importantly, are you planning to share? 😏🐶

05/19/2026

👶🐾 Max and Gatsby have a brand new (very tiny!) family member, and our hearts are melting! 💙

One of the best parts of rehab is getting to know our families, and we were so excited when they brought their little one to therapy to show off… and in that adorable T-shirt! 🥹

Moments like these are why we love what we do. 🐶✨

05/15/2026

🐾💪 Always Learning, Always Improving

At Healing Arts Animal Care, rehabilitation is constantly evolving, so we’re always training to bring the best care to your pets!

Recently, Dr. Lori and Suzanne completed advanced exercise training, and our team also trained with Bobbie Lyons Canine Campus to focus on something fundamental: stance.

It might sound simple, but proper stance is the foundation of healthy movement. If a dog can’t stand correctly, their movement won’t be efficient, and that can impact recovery and long-term health.

We’re committed to continuing education so your pets can move better, feel better, and live better. 🐶✨