Holistic Veterinary Healthcare

4.3 (11)
22775 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Holistic Veterinary Healthcare

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2025
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 893
4.5 ASPCA 11,889
4.9 Embrace 18,570
4.9 Fetch 26,403
4.2 Figo 2,619
4.6 Hartville 171
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,208
4.9 Lemonade 808
4.6 ManyPets 2,384
3.8 MetLife 743
4.8 Nationwide 21,412
4.0 Pet Assure 13
4.5 PetPartners 115
4.3 Pets Best 13,010
4.6 Pumpkin 1,697
4.6 Spot 8,189
4.9 Trupanion 60,971
4.8 Prudent Pet 1,847

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Roni Rudell

I have trusted Dr. Bittan throughout my dogs lives to ensure they live the best quality life they can. My dog that was over 17 would never have lived that long if it wasn't for Dr. Bittans incredible knowledge. If you love your pets this is a great vet who provides options for hard to treat conditions. And Max is wonderful as well and so full of knowledge and patience!

posted: 06/27/2021

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Words can’t express how grateful we are to have found Dr. Bittan and his unbelievably dedicated, over the top caring, incredible (every other positive adjective) office manager Max. We had just started chemotherapy with our 8 yr old Weimaraner for very aggressive hemangiosarcoma. He had a VERY GRIM outlook and without their care, he wouldn’t have made it as long as he did. Every time there was an issue or complication, there was never a doubt that there was something to try. Dr Bittan never runs from reality and faces things head on while unfortunately some of the bigger places only have a couple options as far as treatment plans. We currently have our other dog under his care as well for maintenance and general well being and will always take our dogs here. He is far more knowledgeable than one would imagine and he understands western medicine while treating in an eastern format. I simply cannot possibly recommend a place more highly!! Please don’t miss out.

posted: 11/01/2019

Aurora W

Dr Bittan prescribed medication that killed my dog even after I provided her test results which the Dr admitted to not even looking at. His secretary Max then sent harassing, threatening and libelous emails to me after the death of my dog in such a cruel and unprofessional way. Threatening, harassing and attacking me for the sole reason that I wrote their actions, lack of medical professionalism being the catalyst to my dogs death. This needs to alert future clients/patients in order to end a fraudulent business taking advantage of patients fears over their dogs. Providing open bottle medications, not looking at tests they asked for in order to properly prescribe my dog with appropriate medication which resulted in a terrible, agonizing and traumatic death of my dog. This clinic should be shut down and please do not go there as there is good chance your dog will not survive their “diagnosis amd prescriptions and once confronted with their mistakes will harass, threaten, insult and create libelous emails. They should receive negative starts and be banned from providing medical services. The consultation fee was $250 for absolutely nothing. The dr never looked at all the test results, pics videos I provided and resulted in the most agonizing death of my dog. They should be shut down permanently amd the drs license revoked

posted: 12/11/2021

Kat Tuohy

I feel it is my duty to report on the absolutely wonderful acts Dr. Bittan has done to help my little Annabelle through her life. When all other vets gave up on Annabelle, Dr. Bittan kept her going. She was diagnosed back in 2015 with luxating patella on both back legs, and while all other vets told me that she needed surgery, he helped me find alternative methods to help her and it WORKED! For the remainder of her life she was limp-free from the holistic meds and laser therapy he performed on her. I would also pop her knee back into place myself from time to time when it got really bad. She also suffered from bad skin which Dr. Bittan had her on a great medicated shampoo that helped a lot. And in the end (which came this week), and she was diagnosed with lung cancer, collapsing trachea, and heart disease, Dr. Bittan got her on vitamins and herbs that helped elevate some of her pain and help her get better. In the very last days, he believed in her and fought to keep her alive, even while other vets were telling me to euthanize. What Dr. Bittan has done for our family is priceless. If you are a dog owner, you need to have Dr. Bittan as one of your vets as well. You won't regret it.

posted: 06/12/2019

Heartland Tower

We traveled from Kansas to see Dr. Bittan for our dog Sophie's heart condition, and his expertise with Holistic alternatives. Dr. Bittan is an Encyclopedia and wealth of knowledge. We're trying his suggestions and supplementing the 'Western' medicine in hopes it will bring additional relief to our dog. Staff was wonderfully friendly and helpful as well. We both highly recommend Malibu Holistic Healthcare. Thank You.

posted: 08/28/2018