Hello Harmony Vet

09/14/2025

Somewhere over the rainbow, our pets wait for us. Today we remember them with love, gratitude, and healing hearts. 🌈🐾
Feel free to share pictures, stories and memorials of your beloved.

08/30/2025

08/28/2025

We had a very special guest at the clinic a couple of days ago! This is a nighthawk. It's actually not a hawk at all and is in the night jar family, a cousin of the owl. They're absolutely one of my favorite species of bird! And unfortunately their numbers have been plummeting across North America in the last few decades.

I found her in the morning injured on the side of the road. She had some neurological signs but no broken bones. After some rest and nursing she was able to fly off on her own in less than 48 hours. Oftentimes when you find an injured bird, they just need a dark place, quiet and warmth. And of course contact your local wildlife rehabilitationist.

08/27/2025

Did you know that studies have shown that petting your cat increases food consumption. So if you have a cat like Salem here who is elderly and not eating well, simply petting him can increase the amount of food that he consumes. Give it a try! (You'll see me lifting his food bowl here because sometimes he likes it. Apparently not today LOL). If you crank up the volume, you'll hear his beautiful motor.

08/20/2025

Fritz became paralyzed on his right side. He could barely sit up, he couldn't posture to p*e or p**p, and just wasn't himself. After just two visits, this little trooper was running around like a crazy kid!
His doggy momma played a huge roll in his recovery. She dedicated herself to his at home rehabilitation exercises and he blossomed!

08/19/2025

Meet Jo Jo. This handsome boy has been coming to Hello Harmony Vet for acupuncture and herbal support to help with mobility challenges.

08/18/2025

Dr. Rider here and I ❤️ Opossums.
People may dislike opossums for their appearance, nocturnal habits, and perceived association with garbage and disease. While they are often misunderstood, opossums are generally harmless and play a beneficial role in the ecosystem by consuming insects, ticks, and rodents.

So, next time you see an opossum, think of all the ticks NOT getting on your dog!

I’m a possum, and I’m not here to cause trouble. In fact, I help more than you think. Every night, I can eat up to 2,000 ticks, along with other bugs that carry diseases. I also help control snakes, even the venomous ones. My body is built tough, I can survive dozens of rattlesnake or coral snake bites, and I even eat venomous snakes like they’re just another snack.

My blood has something special in it that scientists have used to help make treatments for snake bites. Without me, there would be more pests, more snakes, and fewer lifesaving cures. So if you see me, please don’t hurt me. I’m out here working quietly to make the world safer for all of us.

07/13/2025

Have you ever seen 🐝 bees drinking dog urine? Or butterflies🦋 on poo? Why do they do that?

Bees and butterflies can get trace minerals and salts from urine and sometimes f***s that they can't get from flowers or pollen. You may often see butterflies congregating in damp areas along gravel roads for the same reason!

07/08/2025

World chocolate day is upon us! But can your dog celebrate with you? How much Choclate can your doggie have? Find out in this video created and narrated by Dr. Rider.

07/04/2025

Wishing everyone, including your fur/featherlings a happy and safe Independence Day! ~ Dr. Rider

07/01/2025

🐾 “I just want something else for my pet…”
You’re not alone. So many of the families we meet come to us saying:

✨ “I don’t want to just mask symptoms with meds.”
✨ “I want more options than just ‘wait and see.’”
✨ “My pet is more than a diagnosis—I want someone who sees that.”

This is exactly why integrative care exists.
At Hello Harmony Vet, we offer gentle, personalized and integrative support using Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and conventional medicine. That includes:

🌿 Acupuncture
🌿 Herbal remedies
🌿 Nutritional support
🌿 Chiropractic care
🌿 Pain management
🌿 End-of-life peace & presence

Because healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. And neither is love. 💛

We see your pet as a whole being—not just a condition to “manage.”

📍Serving the Quad City area with heart, harmony, and even house calls.
📬 email us to learn more or schedule a call: [email protected]

05/21/2025

"Acupuncture for Anxiety—Yes, Really!"

Did you know acupuncture isn’t just for pain? It can also support emotional well-being.

Many of our patients with anxiety, noise sensitivity, or reactivity find calm and comfort through acupuncture and herbal medicine. 🌿

🧠 Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system by releasing endogenous endorphins, promoting relaxation without sedation.

Gentle and safe. That’s something to wag about. 🐶💆‍♂️