Fitchburg Veterinary Hospital

08/18/2025

🐾 We’re Accepting New Clients! 🐾

Looking for a veterinary team that treats your pets like family?
Fitchburg Veterinary Hospital is now welcoming new patients—from playful puppies and curious kittens to our wise senior companions. 💙

✨ Referral Bonus!
Love our clinic? Tell your friends! When you refer a new client to us, you BOTH receive a special thank-you as part of our referral program💵💵.

📞 Call us today at 608-271-4212 or click here to request an appointment: https://fitchburgvet.com/
Let’s keep tails wagging and whiskers happy together! 🐶🐱

08/16/2025

🐾 More Than Just Medicine – We Care for Their Hearts, Too 💖

At Fitchburg Vet, we know a vet visit can be stressful for some pets. That’s why we go the extra mile to make each visit a positive experience – from offering treats and gentle handling, to giving extra snuggles and quiet time when they need it.

Because a healthy pet isn’t just about physical care… it’s about emotional well-being, too. 🐶🐱✨

We’re proud to be your partner in keeping tails wagging, purrs rumbling, and hearts happy. 💕

📅 Ready for your pet’s next checkup? Give us a call – we’ll make it a visit they actually enjoy!

08/16/2025

🦎✨ Chameleon Charm! ✨🦎
Did you know chameleons aren’t just masters of disguise—they’re also experts at showing their mood through color? 💚💛💙
Whether they’re basking under the perfect UV light, eyeing a tasty insect, or just showing off, these amazing reptiles are full of personality.

Our team loves helping exotic pets like chameleons stay healthy and happy, from nutrition advice to habitat care. If you share your home with one of these colorful cuties, we’d be happy to give them a checkup!

📞 Call us to schedule an exotic pet appointment today.
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08/15/2025

🐾💙 Happy Retirement, K9 Officer Drago! 💙🐾

All of us here at Fitchburg Veterinary Hospital are so proud to celebrate our friend and patient, K9 Officer Drago, as he hangs up his badge and steps into a well-deserved retirement!

We’ve had the honor of caring for Drago throughout his career, watching his dedication, bravery, and gentle heart in action. From keeping our community safe to being a loyal partner to his handler, Drago has been nothing short of a hero. 🚓🐕

Now it’s time for more naps, extra treats, and endless belly rubs — and we’ll be right here to keep him happy and healthy in this next chapter. 🦴❤️

Thank you for your service, Drago. You’ve made us proud every single day.
Share your well wishes for Drago in the comments below! 🐾

08/13/2025

🎉 Come Hang Out with Us! 🎉

Fitchburg Veterinary Hospital is excited to be part of Fitchburg's Community Night Out this year! 🐾 Stop by our booth to say hi, meet our friendly team, and pick up some fun goodies for you and your pets.

We’ll be sharing pet care tips, answering your questions, and of course—giving out treats (for humans and pets!). 🐶🐱

📅 Date: Tonight at 5pm-8pm
📍 Location: McKee Farms

Join the Fitchburg, Wisconsin - Police Department for their annual Community Night Out on August 13th! From 5:00pm-8:00pm, come together at McKee Farms Park for free, family-friendly activities, including food and refreshments, Kona Ice, booths from community partners, a Bike Rodeo, petting farm, and visits from the Wisconsin National Guard Blackhawk helicopter and UW Health Med Flight—and much more!

For more information, head to www.facebook.com/events/1258846475910711.

08/11/2025

🐾 Dachshunds: Long on Love, Big on Personality! 🐶💕

These little dogs with long bodies and big hearts are full of s***k, sass, and sweetness! Dachshunds may be small, but they’ve got BIG personalities and a loyal streak that makes them unforgettable.

✨ Fun Facts About Dachshunds:
🌭 Originally bred for hunting badgers
🦴 Prone to back issues—watch those jumps!
🛏️ Love to burrow and snuggle under blankets
💬 Known for their bold (and sometimes bossy) attitude

Because of their long backs, dachshunds are more prone to spinal issues like IVDD. Regular checkups, a healthy weight, and limiting jumping can go a long way in keeping their spines strong!

📅 Is your dachshund due for a wellness exam or back check?
Give us a call today to schedule an appointment—we’re here to help keep those long dogs healthy and happy for years to come!

📞 608-271-4212
📸 Have a dachshund at home? Share a pic below—we’d love to see them! 👇

08/09/2025

🐾 Seeing What Our Eyes Can’t: The Power of Radiographs 🦴

Radiographs (X-rays) are a vital tool in veterinary care—and they come in more than one form! At our clinic, we use several types of radiographs to get a full picture of your pet’s health:

🦷 Dental Radiographs – Just like in people, many dental issues in pets are below the gumline. Dental X-rays let us spot hidden problems like tooth root infections, fractures, or bone loss.

🦴 Orthopedic Radiographs – Whether your pet is limping or hurt, these X-rays help us check for fractures, arthritis, or joint concerns.

🫀 Chest & Abdominal Radiographs – These images let us evaluate your pet’s heart, lungs, and internal organs, helping us detect things like heart disease, tumors, or digestive blockages.

Radiographs are fast, non-invasive, and help us make accurate diagnoses so we can get your pet back to feeling their best. If your pet is due for dental care or showing any signs of discomfort, let’s talk!

08/07/2025

1. Is Your Dog a Noisy Breather? Does your pup snort, snore, or seem winded after light activity or warm weather? 😮‍💨

If you live with a Frenchie, Pug, Bulldog, or another flat-faced breed, it might be more than just "cute noises"—it could be Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome. Stay tuned this week as we share what to look for—and how we can help. 🐶

2. Breeds Most at Risk! Some dogs were born to snuggle... but not always to breathe easy. Breeds like:

💨 French Bulldogs
💨 English Bulldogs
💨 Boston Terriers
💨 Pugs
💨 Shih Tzus

...are more likely to develop Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome, a condition that can seriously impact quality of life. We’re here to help them breathe easier—literally.

3. What Is Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome? It sounds complicated, but here’s the gist: Dogs with squished faces often have narrow nostrils, long soft palates, or tiny windpipes—all of which make breathing harder. Symptoms can include:

😴 Snoring (even when awake)
🥵 Labored breathing
💤 Poor sleep or low energy
🤢 Gagging or vomiting after eating

If your pup is showing these signs, let’s talk.

4. There Is a Solution! The good news? We offer safe, effective surgery that can make a huge difference.

✔️ Wider nasal openings
✔️ Shortened soft palate
✔️ Easier airflow

Many of our patients enjoy better sleep, more energy, and a cooler summer—literally. 🌬️☀️ Surgery is outpatient, recovery is quick, and your dog gets the care they deserve.

5: Don’t Ignore the Signs—Let’s Chat! Snorting, snoring, gasping—if your dog sounds more like a motorbike than a pup, it’s time to check their airways.
Let’s see if Brachycephalic Airway Surgery could help your dog breathe (and live) easier.

📞 Call us today to schedule a consultation.

07/23/2025

🐾 What a PAW-some day at the ScaledUp Expo! 🦎🐍🐢
We had such a great time meeting fellow reptile lovers, chatting about exotic pet care, and sharing what we do here at Fitchburg Veterinary Hospital

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth—you made the day unforgettable! 💚
Already looking forward to the next one!

📸 Drop your favorite photo from the expo in the comments—we’d love to see it!

07/20/2025

🐍🦎 Come see us at ScaledUp Expo! 🐢🐸

We're excited to be a part of this amazing reptile and amphibian event! Stop by our booth to say hi, ask your exotic pet care questions, and check out all the cool creatures!

📍 ScaledUp Expo
📅 Today 10-3
📌 Madison Marriott West
Middleton Conference Center
1313 John Q Hammons Drive
Middleton, WI 53562

Whether you're a seasoned h**p lover or just curious, we’d love to see you there!

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07/18/2025

🐾 Meet Our Tiny Tornadoes of Cuteness! 🐾
These two curious kittens recently visited us for their first checkup, and they stole our hearts in seconds! 💕 Whether it's vaccines, deworming, or just making sure they’re growing up strong and healthy, kitten care in these early months is so important.

✅ First exams
✅ Parasite prevention
✅ Vaccinations
✅ Nutrition & socialization tips

Have a new kitten at home? We’re here to help every paw-step of the way! 😻
📞 Call us today to schedule your kitten’s first visit and start them off on the right paw!

07/14/2025

Thank you to everyone that showed up yesterday at The Dog Wash and joined us in a great day! Together we raised just short of $1000 for Dane County Humane Society! Special shoutout to VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center, Veterinary Emergency Group, Ma, Paws, & Me Pet Rescue, Inc.and Sit Means Sit Dog Training Madison for joining us this year! Encore Vet Group