Pet Dangers
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 pet. Garden Hose. When a […]
Emergency Veterinary Medicine To The Rescue!
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 infection. Mocha was transferred over […]
Pets and Eye Health
It’s clear we love our pets – and they love us! But to ensure that they can always see their best, it’s important to pay close attention to their eyes. Eye problems can be caused by a variety of things including viruses, bacteria, disease, injuries or just simply dust and debris. Many of these issues […]
Little Bea Undergoes Cataract Surgery
Everyone meet Little Bea! She is diabetic and developed cataracts secondary to her diabetes. She had cataract surgery performed at IndyVet in November of last year and has done spectacular ever since! See below for a picture of Little Bea before and after her surgery! She loves Dr. Klein and Dr. Douglas! Let’s give our […]
Cooper Loses Weight with IndyVet Feline Rehab
Everyone meet Cooper! Cooper is a rescue with Indy Humane. When they received Cooper into their care he was a 36 pound cat! They are trying to get Cooper in shape and ready for adoption to be sure he can live life to his fullest potential. To help achieve his weight loss goals he is […]
Pets & Allergies
It’s that time of year again, allergy season is upon us and unfortunately it doesn’t just plague us, our pet’s can be affected too. There are 4 different categories of allergies we see in pets, and all of their effects manifest in the skin: Inhalant allergies, like pollens, molds, dust etc. Contact allergies, like poison […]
Pet First Aid & CPR Training Offered at IndyVet April 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
As a pet owner, your animal’s health and safety is of top priority and that’s why IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital (IndyVet) provides a bi-annual Pet First Aid & CPR training class. This course focuses on preparing pet owners for animal-related emergencies. The training class will be held at IndyVet’s facility on the city’s southeast […]
Neurology And Oncology Services Coming To IndyVet
IndyVet Neurology Services Coming September 2018 IndyVet Oncology Services Coming January 2019 The addition of Dr. Carrissa Wood to our talented team of specialists will further refine our approach to cancer treatment at IndyVet! Carrissa is motivated, compassionate, and driven by the desire to help referring veterinarians and pet owners confronting cancer in their pets.
Stu – A Blood Donor Success Story
Meet Stu, Hulk, Leela, Brooklyn, Samson, Nala and Jamie! Stu presented to his referring veterinarian because he was acting lethargic and was not wanting to eat or drink water. After running some blood work, Stu’s veterinarian referred Stu over to us because his hematocrit (ration in volume of red blood cells to total volume of […]
Indy Emergency Vet Looks To Increase Dog Blood Donors
Ben Hill – WTHR Channel 13 INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — We hear a lot about the importance of blood donations for people, but did you know man’s best friend can donate too?Canine blood donation is a big need that many may not have ever known about. Hippo and her owner Sarah Bigelow visit IndyVet once […]