Madison Animal Hospital

11/05/2025

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10/23/2025

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"Please be kind.
We know how stressful it is when your pet isn’t feeling well, and we completely understand how hard waiting can be. Our team pours their hearts into what they do — often without breaks — to make sure every pet gets the best care possible. A little kindness and understanding truly mean the world to us and help keep our team going strong 💙"

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve shared some Atlas reflections! 💙

We’ve remained extremely busy, focused on keeping our community’s pets — and our hardworking team — as healthy as possible.

Last week we celebrated Veterinary Technician Week with some fun gifts and lots of tasty food for our AMAZING technician team! 🐾 They have been working incredibly hard, showing up every day with the most positive, caring attitudes. Being part of a start-up isn’t easy, but they’ve taken it all in stride — truly investing in the future of Atlas. Thank you to our incredible team! 🙌

In just over six short weeks, we’ve already cared for more than 700 patients! 🐶🐱 That’s with a small but mighty core team — supported by some amazing per diem technicians and doctors.

And now for some exciting news… 🎉
We have three more team members joining Atlas in the coming weeks! We told you we were hiring — and we’re staying true to that promise. We know we still need more hands on deck, and we’re slowly and steadily building our team so we can continue to help even more pets.

As we grow, we’re constantly working on ways to efficiently care for as many patients as possible while maintaining the same high standard of compassionate, individualized care. Each pet deserves our full attention — and that takes time. We’re also exploring ways to better stagger patient flow throughout the day to help reduce wait times, so stay tuned for updates!

In the meantime, a few reminders and requests ⬇️

1️⃣ We operate on a triage system.
More critical patients will always be seen first. We understand your pet is your top priority — please trust that we are trained to assess and prioritize based on medical urgency, and we can only safely treat so many patients at once. If you’re waiting, it’s not because we don’t care — it’s because we care deeply and want to give every pet the attention they deserve.

2️⃣ Arriving early doesn’t guarantee a shorter wait.
We often have 10+ patients arrive right at opening — that’s several hours’ worth of diligent exams, diagnostics, and individualized treatment plans. Even if you’re first through the door, if your pet is stable, it may be several hours before full evaluation. Please consider calling ahead, or come prepared with patience (and maybe a good book or snack!).

3️⃣ Please be kind.
We know how stressful it is when your pet isn’t feeling well, and we completely understand how hard waiting can be. Our team pours their hearts into what they do — often without breaks — to make sure every pet gets the best care possible. A little kindness and understanding truly mean the world to us and help keep our team going strong. 💙

We are so excited to be here, and even more excited to be growing — slow and steady! 🩵

Thank you to our community for your patience, support, and trust as we continue building Atlas together.

10/16/2025

Fidium is currently having issues in our area so our phone service and internet are down. They estimated 2 to 3 hours 😔. We apologize for the inconvenience.

10/09/2025

"Although there’s no “normal” amount of sleep to expect, estimates from the American Kennel Club have puppies sleeping 18 to 20 hours a day, and grown dogs about 12 to 14 hours. Older dogs tend to sleep more overall, but they have shorter, more frequent naps during the day compared with younger dogs."

Understanding pet sleep can help us support our furry family and create a more restful home for everyone

10/03/2025

"The lifetime cost of pet care has reached roughly $32,000 for a cat and nearly $35,000 for a dog. One way to cover those costs is to go into debt. Another is to purchase pet insurance. It’s not cheap: Annual premiums averaged about $749 for dogs and $386 for cats for accident and illness coverage."

Several recent reports point to a sobering conclusion: Maybe pets are only for the rich.

09/30/2025

Sarah would like to inform you that we will be closing at 2:30 today to do our quarterly inventory count. 🥰

09/29/2025

Reminder:

*SCHEDULE CHANGE*
Beginning Oct. 1 our new hours of operation will be M-F 7:30am to 4:30pm. 🍂

09/26/2025

"...your furbaby starts running in circles, squealing, and wagging his tail like a helicopter rotor. Your dog is in the throes of what’s called frenetic random activity periods (FRAPs), otherwise known as “zoomies.”

Memory, scent, and strong bonds fuel the joyous reunions between dogs and their pet parents.

09/25/2025

Did you know that muzzle training can be something that is POSITIVE for your pet. Just like getting them use to nail trims and and ear cleanings, for some dogs, basket muzzle training can help them be safer and healthier long term.

Muzzles should not be a stigma. Muzzles are about safety for your pet and safety for the people around them. It is a reminder that biting is not an option but can also be a safety net for those who like to EAT everything.

Muzzle training can be started during puppy hood . Just having it around the house so they just SEE it can be helpful. Over time, it can be a fun treat dispenser. Offered baby food in protein flavors, peanut butter, or small amounts of cheese etc just in the muzzle can be the first step. They don't have to wear it, just eat the food. Over time, they can spend time wearing it around the house.

This can make veterinary visits less stressful if they get to see their favorite treat dispenser. It can help blood draws where it DOES hurt even if its a small poke, less scary as well. Let's make muzzle training a normal part of puppy training. And good dogs do wear muzzles!

Learn more at https://muzzleupproject.com/2019/08/muzzle-training-not-just-about-the-muzzle/

09/17/2025

The parasite is mainly spread through the f***s of infected animals such as foxes, coyotes and occasionally dogs. Interceptor Plus, a monthly heartworm preventative and dewormer, is effective against this tapeworm as is Credelio Quattro.

Residents are being warned a tapeworm mainly found in foxes and coyotes has been found in P.E.I. at levels higher than previously detected.

09/17/2025

The findings hint at how plants could trap cat hair, says Benjamin Hart, a veterinary behaviorist and professor emeritus at the University of California, Davis. Still, he doesn’t think the study proves this is the reason cats eat grass. He also notes that dogs and other animals that don’t suffer from hairballs eat grass, too.

Spiky projections on plant matter may act like “drain snakes,” helping felines dislodge wads of fur

09/16/2025

Leptospirosis is carried by many wild and domestic animals, but rodents are the main carriers. When the infected animal urinates, the leptospirosis bacteria is passed in the soil and nearby water. One way dogs may come in contact with it is through drinking from puddles. In 2024, the American Animal Hospital Association added the vaccine to its list of "core" vaccinations following consensus statements from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association, as well as the recommendation of AAHA’s vaccine guidelines task force.

Leptospirosis can transmit between dogs and humans