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 […]
Dental Care For Your Pet
James R. Speiser, DVM, DABVP, CCRT, RSO March 8, 2018 Dental care is a daily ritual for us, and it should be for your pet too. Brushing and flossing your pet’s teeth is not only good for them, but can also extend their life. Poor dental health can be associated with valvular heart disease, kidney […]
New Year, New Healthy Pet
James R. Speiser, DVM, DABVP, CCRT, RSO February 8, 2018 The new year is a time of new beginnings for many of us, a time of reflection and resolutions for a better year, but what about our furry friends? Do you have any resolutions to help them lead longer, happier, healthier lives? Consider the following: […]
Keeping Pets Safe This Winter
James R. Speiser, DVM, DABVP, CCRT January 9, 2017 Unfortunately, when temperatures drop, your pets still need to go outside for a number of reasons, and even though they have some natural protection from the cold, it’s still very important to make sure that you give them some additional protection. The question is often asked […]
Pets as Gifts
James R. Speiser, DVM, DABVP, CCRT December 8, 2017 Is a new pet something that you or your loved one wants under the tree this year? The idea of giving someone the surprise of a pet sounds like a wonderful holiday gift idea, but giving a pet to someone comes with a serious level of […]
Pocket Pets
James R. Speiser, DVM, DABVP, CCRT November 8, 2017 Everyone loves small pets – guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, sugar gliders (if you’re into the more exotic pocket pets), but other than their size, what’s different about these pets that you need to know about? Today we’ll focus the topic to guinea pigs, but your veterinarian […]
Pet First Aid & CPR Training Offered at IndyVet November 4th
Pet First Aid & CPR Training Offered at IndyVet November 4th 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 […]
Halloween & Your Pets
James R. Speiser, DVM, DABVP, CCRT October 11, 2017 In a few weeks, Trick-or-treaters will be knocking at your door. It’s a great time of year and it can be enjoyable to let our furry friends in on the fun too. But between the costumes, candy and the holiday, it can be a little dangerous […]
Common Illnesses In Cats
James R. Speiser, DVM, DABVP, CCRT September 6, 2017 Last month, we talked about canine influenza and how to recognize it, but cats are just as prone to getting sick as dogs, and the canine flu virus (H3N2) CAN also affect cats, giving them upper respiratory symptoms – runny eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and possible […]