Napa Valley Holistic Veterinary Services

Napa Valley Holistic Veterinary Services Napa Valley Holistic Veterinary Services provides integrative care for pets and their families in the comfort of their own home.

Napa Valley Holistic Veterinary Services is a house call practice in Napa, CA specializing in holistic veterinary care for dogs and cats. All of the services we provide are performed in your home. The services we provide include acupuncture, herbal medicine, food therapy, cold laser, essential oils, veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia.

🛁☀️ Summer is the season of muddy paws, swimming adventures, and dusty trails, but more baths aren't always better.A hea...
07/28/2026

🛁☀️ Summer is the season of muddy paws, swimming adventures, and dusty trails, but more baths aren't always better.

A healthy skin barrier is one of your dog's best defenses against allergens, bacteria, and environmental irritants. Frequent bathing with harsh shampoos can strip away the natural oils that keep skin and coat healthy.

Here are a few summertime grooming tips:

🐾 Bathe only when needed using a gentle, moisturizing shampoo formulated for dogs.

🌿 Rinse your dog's coat with fresh water after swimming in lakes, rivers, or the ocean to help remove algae, salt, sand, and other environmental debris.

🪮 Brush regularly to remove loose hair, dirt, and plant material while helping distribute your dog's natural skin oils.

👂 Keep ears clean and dry, especially after swimming, to help reduce the risk of irritation and infection.

🐕 Check between the toes, under the collar, and around the ears after hikes for foxtails, grass awns, ticks, and burrs.

A thoughtful grooming routine isn't just about keeping your dog clean, it's an important part of supporting healthy skin, a resilient coat, and overall wellness all summer long.

07/22/2026

Fire Season Reminder for Pet Owners! 🐾

Don’t wait until the smoke is in the air, now’s the time to prepare your pet’s go-bag for wildfire season.

Of course you'll pack the basics like food, meds, and leashes, but don’t forget holistic essentials to help support your pet's stress, lungs, and immune system during an emergency.

🎥 Watch today’s video to learn how to build a holistic go-bag for your dog or cat.

💧 Keep Your Pet Hydrated This Summer with Bone Broth Ice Cubes!As the temperatures climb, hydration is key to keeping yo...
07/16/2026

💧 Keep Your Pet Hydrated This Summer with Bone Broth Ice Cubes!

As the temperatures climb, hydration is key to keeping your pets healthy and comfortable. Bone broth ice cubes are a simple, nourishing way to encourage more fluid intake, plus, they make a refreshing summer treat!

Why Bone Broth?
Rich in minerals and collagen, bone broth supports your pet’s joints, digestion, and immune health. Frozen into cubes, it becomes a cooling and hydrating boost on hot days. 🐾

How to Make Bone Broth Ice Cubes:
+ Prepare a pet-safe bone broth (no onions, garlic, or added salt).
+ Let it cool completely.
+ Pour into silicone ice cube trays.
+ Freeze until solid.

Serve as a treat or drop into your pet’s water bowl.

Looking for a recipe?
Check out Dr. Kim’s pet-safe bone broth guide here:
🔗 napaholisticvet.com/blog/2020/11/30/bone-broth-for-pets

Stay cool and hydrated, friends. 💙

🌿🔥 Building a simple herbal apothecary is one of our favorite ways to support pets during fire season.Along with keeping...
07/07/2026

🌿🔥 Building a simple herbal apothecary is one of our favorite ways to support pets during fire season.

Along with keeping windows closed, using air filtration, and limiting outdoor activity when air quality is poor, certain herbs can provide gentle support for your pet's respiratory and nervous systems.

🌬️ Herbs traditionally used to support healthy respiratory function:
• Mullein Leaf
• Marshmallow Root
• Elecampane
• Rosemary
• Sage

💚 Herbs that may help promote a calm, balanced nervous system:
• Tulsi (Holy Basil)
• Skullcap
• Lemon Balm
• Lavender

Herbs are one piece of a comprehensive plan, they aren't a replacement for veterinary care. If your pet is experiencing coughing, difficulty breathing, or significant anxiety, be sure to contact your veterinarian.

As always, work with a veterinarian knowledgeable in herbal medicine before starting any new supplements, since every pet is unique.

📣 We're Growing and Evolving!As Napa Valley Holistic Veterinary Services shifts to a new chapter, we'll be sharing fewer...
06/25/2026

📣 We're Growing and Evolving!

As Napa Valley Holistic Veterinary Services shifts to a new chapter, we'll be sharing fewer posts here and inviting you to continue the journey with Dr. Kim on her new Instagram page:

🌿 .kimschmidt

Did you know that Dr. Kim now offers telehealth consultations for pet parents seeking a more holistic and individualized approach to chronic health challenges?

Through virtual consultations, Dr. Kim works with pet parents whose animals may be struggling with:

🐾 Allergies and chronic itching
🐾 Digestive and gastrointestinal disorders
🐾 Ear infections and skin conditions
🐾 Autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
🐾 Cancer support and quality of life care
🐾 Nutrition and food therapy
🐾 Chronic conditions that haven't fully responded to conventional treatment

Using her training in veterinary acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Western herbal medicine, and food therapy, Dr. Kim helps create personalized wellness plans designed to support the whole animal, not just their symptoms.

✨ Follow .kimschmidt for holistic pet health education, natural wellness strategies, and updates about her telehealth services.

Learn more at drkimschmidt.com

Thank you for being part of the Napa Holistic Vet community. We hope you'll join us at .kimschmidt! 💚🐾

🥕🍉 Cool, Crunchy, and Packed with Benefits!Looking for healthy ways to help your pet stay cool this summer? Fresh fruits...
06/16/2026

🥕🍉 Cool, Crunchy, and Packed with Benefits!

Looking for healthy ways to help your pet stay cool this summer? Fresh fruits and vegetables can make wonderful seasonal treats while providing hydration, antioxidants, and important phytonutrients that support overall wellness.

🌿 Some of our favorite summer treats include:
🍉 Watermelon (seedless)
🥒 Cucumber
🫐 Blueberries
🍎 Apples (without seeds)
🥝 Kiwi
🍊 Orange segments
🍌 Bananas
🥬 Spinach

These nutrient-dense foods can help support immune health, healthy aging, and overall vitality while offering a refreshing way to beat the summer heat. ☀️🐾

As with any treat, introduce new foods gradually and be sure they are appropriate for your pet's individual health needs.

What's your pet's favorite summertime snack? 💚

06/11/2026

🌿 Aloe vera is one of our favorite natural remedies for summertime pet care!

When used appropriately, aloe can help soothe minor skin irritations, hot spots, sunburned areas, insect bites, and dry, irritated paw pads. It's a simple, versatile plant that many pet parents already have growing in their garden or on their windowsill.

✨ In this video, Dr. Kim shares how to safely use aloe vera for dogs and cats, when it may be helpful, and a few important precautions to keep in mind.

Have you ever used aloe vera for your pets?

🌳 Linden: A Gentle, Cooling Herb for DogsLinden is a beautiful, heart-centered tree with powerful healing properties, es...
06/05/2026

🌳 Linden: A Gentle, Cooling Herb for Dogs

Linden is a beautiful, heart-centered tree with powerful healing properties, especially during the summer months. 🌿

This cooling herb has traditionally been used to calm anxiety, ease nervous system tension, and gently support the cardiovascular system. It’s also a deeply comforting remedy for grieving dogs, helping them process emotional loss and release stuck grief with tenderness.

Linden makes a lovely, soothing tea your dog can safely enjoy.

🌿 Dr. Kim’s Tea Instructions:
Use 1–2 teaspoons of dried Linden flowers per 8 oz of boiling water
Cover and steep for 15 minutes
Strain using a stainless steel strainer and compost the used herbs

🫖 Dosage:
Give 1/4 cup per 20 lbs of body weight daily, divided into two doses.

⚠️ Please note: Linden is safe for dogs only and should not be given to cats.

Your pet's microbiome is the foundation of their health, influencing digestion, immunity, mood, and even inflammation. 🌿...
05/28/2026

Your pet's microbiome is the foundation of their health, influencing digestion, immunity, mood, and even inflammation. 🌿

The good news? You can support it every single day through food.

Here are a few simple ways to nourish your pet's gut naturally:
🌱 Fiber-rich foods - pumpkin and leafy greens feed beneficial gut bacteria and keep digestion moving smoothly.

🥛 Fermented foods - small amounts of plain kefir, yogurt (if tolerated), or pet-safe fermented veggies can introduce beneficial bacteria to the gut.

🫐 Polyphenol-rich plants - blue berries help reduce inflammation and support a diverse, thriving microbiome.

🍽️ Variety in the diet - a diverse diet equals a diverse microbiome. Even small rotations in what you feed can make a meaningful difference.

✅ Quality matters - whole, organic, minimally processed foods support the gut in ways that heavily processed diets simply can't.

If your dog can't stop itching, the answer might be more than skin deep. 🐾Allergies are one of the most common causes of...
05/20/2026

If your dog can't stop itching, the answer might be more than skin deep. 🐾

Allergies are one of the most common causes of chronic itchy skin in dogs and the triggers might surprise you. Environmental allergens like pollen, grass, and dust mites are frequent culprits, as are food sensitivities to common proteins like chicken, beef, and dairy. Even everyday household products and flea saliva can set off a reaction in sensitive dogs.

From a holistic perspective, addressing allergies means looking at the whole picture, not just the itch. That includes in-depth allergy testing to identify the true root cause, supporting the immune system, transitioning to a fresh whole foods low-allergenic diet, and incorporating anti-inflammatory herbs to help the body heal from the inside out.

🌿 Without knowing what your pet is actually reacting to, treatment is really just guesswork, which is why testing is such an important first step.
Your dog doesn't have to just live with it.

💛 Dr. Kim is carrying her passion for holistic allergy care into her new telehealth practice, now available to pet parents throughout California. Follow her on Instagram .kimschmidt to learn more.

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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