Sarah Bahr – The Indianapolis Star View the original article When a dog is hit by a car, contracts fleas or gets into rat bait, it needs blood just like a human. Unfortunately, there’s a national shortage. “Every day we receive calls from hospitals all over the country in need
It’s the time of year where everyone vows to make positive changes in their lives. From losing a few pounds, to going to the gym and working out and eating right, New Year’s is the perfect time for positive change – but what about your pets? How about considering a
Americans love their fur babies, so indulging them with toys and treats for the holidays is just something that we do! In fact, pet owners are expected to spend about $62 each on their pets this holiday season! To help you find that perfect gift for your fuzzy friend, consider
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many of us are planning to travel to visit friends and loved ones. According to the American Pet products Association, 37% of us won’t board our pets, or leave them with a neighbor, we’ll take them with us! Every dog and cat is different,
Halloween is almost here, and while it can be a lot of fun for us, and our pets, we need to be mindful of some potential threats. Candy. We all know that chocolate is toxic to dogs (especially dark chocolate), but there are other aspects to be aware of. If
Protecting yourself and your family against the flu isn’t just something you should think about for yourself, it’s also something you should do for your dogs! Canine flu was first discovered in the southern United States, and it started as a respiratory disease, but then mutated into a very contagious
Blastomycosis is a potentially deadly fungal infection which is fairly common in our area. This organism likes to grow in the woodlands and soil where it’s moist. Since dogs like to dig and sniff the ground, if they inhale the spores of this organism, then they can contract the infection.
Owners and handlers of certified active working dogs can register for free eye exams at IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital, on Indy’s southeast side, April 1-30 as part of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO)/StokesRx National Service Animal Eye Exam event taking place during the month of May.
Many common items around your home can be dangerous to your pet. Even though they may not seem that bad, you need to be very careful. For example, things as innocent as dental floss, empty peanut butter jars or even a garden hose can pose a significant threat to your
Mocha presented to our ER for evaluation of lethargy, anorexia, fever, and developing edema (swelling) in her hind limbs. Bloodwork was done which revealed a low white cell count and a low blood sugar which is suggestive of a septic process. Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response to a bacterial
