Ruff Day Vet + Pet Gym: Integrative Care for a Pet's Vibrant Life
At Ruff Day Vet, we partner with discerning pet owners in Gig Harbor, WA, to transform their beloved companions' health. We unleash each pet's potential for vitality and joy by applying attentive, root-cause-focused care. Whether your pet faces chronic pain, neurological challenges, or simply desires a vibrant life, our compassionate team provides cutting-edge treatments and personalized attention to help them flourish at any life stage
We believe pet care should be profoundly compassionate, deeply knowledgeable, and truly transformative. We are an integrative veterinary practice focusing on rehabilitation, advanced pain management, and holistic wellness for pets. Our overarching mission is to empower both pets and owners, fostering resilience and resourcefulness through effective problem-solving and progressive improvement, ensuring longevity and quality of life for all animals.
We understand the profound bond you share and are here to guide you through every season of their health journey, ensuring peace of mind for you both.
Is Your Pet Facing a Medical Challenge? We Can Help.
Pet health challenges can bring immense worry, guilt, and frustration. At Ruff Day Vet + Pet Gym, we hear you and offer clear pathways to solutions, ensuring you feel empowered and your pet finds relief.
We specialize in complex, hard-to-solve cases and holistic wellness. Find the path that fits your pet's needs below:
🐾 Chronic Pain & Mobility Dysfunction
Is your pet struggling with persistent pain, inflammation, or stiffness from arthritis? We help minimize pain, maximize mobility, and restore their zest for life.
🧠 Post-Injury & Neurological Recovery
Is your pet recovering from surgery, an acute injury, or managing a neurological condition like IVDD? We accelerate healing, restore lost function, and rebuild strength so they can get back to their best.
💪 Proactive Wellness & Peak Performance
Do you want to optimize your active pet's health, prevent future injuries, or enhance their athletic abilities? We focus on foundational health and lifelong fitness for a vibrant, active life.
💛 Senior Pet Vitality & Compassionate Care
Is your beloved senior companion slowing down, struggling with age-related changes, or nearing the end? We offer compassionate support to maintain comfort, dignity, and quality of life in their golden years.
🛠️ Mobility Devices & Custom Support
Does your pet need a customized brace, wheelchair, or assistive device? We provide expert fitting, adjustments, and rehabilitation to maximize their independence and dignity.
🫂 Supporting Pet Parents
Are you feeling the emotional or physical burden of caring for a chronically ill pet? We understand the challenges and offer guidance, resources, and community to help you navigate their journey with resilience.
🍎 Nutrition & Digestive Health
Are you overwhelmed by conflicting diet information? We provide clarity and peace of mind with tailored dietary guidance that supports their overall well-being and the Mind-Gut connection.
This service is expected to launch in December of 2025
Our Unique Approach: Heal. Learn. Thrive.
What sets Ruff Day Vet + Pet Gym apart is our commitment to a holistic, evidence-based approach that nurtures both your pet's physical well-being and your peace of mind. We don't just treat symptoms; we empower you with transparent education in a fear-free, experientially designed environment.
Compassionate Care
We prioritize your pet's comfort and emotional needs, fostering a trusting, relaxing environment where they feel safe to "opt-in" to care. We're with you every step, offering unwavering support, even through difficult decisions.
Empowering Education
Our Learning Lab and "The Ruff Writer" blog are dedicated to demystifying complex diagnoses and treatments. We equip you with practical tools and insights, so you feel confident and in control of your pet's health journey.
Transformative Solutions
Led by Dr. Heather Misener (Co-Founder, Medical Director, DVM, CCRT, CVAT, CVNN) and Adam Yoshida (Co-Founder, Director of Practice Experience & Innovation, CSCC), our multidisciplinary team brings you advanced therapies like acupuncture, shockwave, therapeutic laser, and customized rehabilitation in our thoughtfully designed Pet Gym. We focus on improving function, strength, and overall quality of life, offering "hidden solutions" beyond pharmaceuticals.
Stories of Transformation & Resilience
The true measure of our impact lies in the lives we've transformed and the peace of mind we bring to pet parents.
Explore compelling testimonials and success stories from other families who have partnered with Ruff Day Vet + Pet Gym.
Ready to help your pet live their best life?
Take the first step towards renewed vitality and profound joy. Our compassionate, knowledgeable team is ready to partner with you on your pet's personalized health journey.