You love animals and have always had a passion for caring for them. One of your goals is to work in the veterinary field but you’re unsure on how to get your foot in the door at a veterinary hospital. Working for an emergency vet is definitely one of the
Dr. Fischer is originally from St. Louis, Missouri and has been surrounded by animals her whole life. With family members working at the St. Louis Zoo, and growing up with dogs, cats, parrots, and fish, a career in veterinary medicine was no surprise. Dr. Fischer attended Colgate University in upstate
Excessive heat can be very dangerous for our pets. Being aware of the dangers and understanding the signs of heat stroke can help save your pets’ life. Unlike humans, normal body temperature for a cat or dog can be between 101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Although it’s normal for your
Depending on the size of your dog, there are different techniques that you can use in order to help your pet with eye medications and/or ointments. Smaller dogs tend to be easier because you can hold them in your lap. However, if you own a large dog you may be
When spring is in the air, we all tend to get a little itch (pun intended) to do some gardening. One very popular hobby right now that is trending is the houseplant hobby. The boom in this industry in unknown but could be due to various reasons such as mental
It’s quiet in the Operating Room as Dr. Bone concentrates on surgery. I can hear the beeps of the anesthesia workstation as the anesthetist checks both the machine and the patient throughout surgery. The room is chilly and the sun shines through the high windows of the room. Dr. Bone
IndyVet is an emergency animal hospital located on the south side of Indianapolis. The hospital houses an emergency department along with eight specialty departments including Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Anesthesia and Critical Care. In addition to our emergency and specialty departments, we also have our own Blood
As cat owners, probably one of the most dreaded parts is knowing how to trim cat nails without causing a full on feline meltdown. It can be a very stressful process for both you and your cat. Here at IndyVet, we want to help alleviate the stress of trimming your
