Janssen Veterinary Clinic

09/03/2025

08/29/2025

🇺🇸 Labor Day Closure Notice 🇺🇸
Janssen Veterinary Clinic will be closed on Monday, September 1st in honor of Labor Day.

We hope you and your pets enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday weekend! If your pet needs urgent care during this time, please contact 317-758-4865 and follow the phone tree for assistance.
Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd.

We’re grateful for our hardworking team and wonderful clients every day! 💙

08/29/2025

08/26/2025

Today is International Dog Day! We would love to see pictures of your pups in the comments 🐾

If it were up to us, every day would be International Dog Day, but today, it actually is! 🐶🐕🐾 Comment below a pic of your favorite dog!

08/25/2025

🐴 Join us for a Community Open House at the brand-new Woodard Van Riper IMPD Mounted Patrol Barn Headquarters!
📅 Thursday, Sept. 25 | ⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 3325 W. Vermont St., Indianapolis, IN 46222
Bring your family to meet our Mounted Patrol officers & horses, tour the new barn, connect with IMPD officers, and enjoy snacks, refreshments & fun!

👉 Enter from Vermont St. Nearest intersection is Vermont and Tibbs, proceed East on Vermont from Tibbs, turn south into lot. Please don’t enter from the south, even if GPS suggests it.

08/22/2025

Tow-Mater can hardly contain his excitement (or himself) for National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day!

🐾August 22nd is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day!🐾

We've all heard of dog years. Have you heard of cat years? Did you know cats age much faster than we do?

By age 2, your cat is roughly the same age as a 24-year-old person.
Each year after that is like 4 human years! That means skipping an annual vet visit is like you skipping the doctor for half a decade. (check out the graphic in our last slide to learn more about cat years)

Regular check-ups help us catch little problems before they become big ones, keeping your feline friend healthy, happy, and purring for years to come.

08/16/2025

Everybody get ready with your wetsuits because Equine “Slobbers” has returned! 💦

What does it look like?
* Excessive salivation from your horse’s mouth. We’re talking spit bubbles, drool puddles, the works! ☔️

* Other than excessive salivation, your horse should act normal. If you notice chewing issues, signs of choke or any other behavioral issues, please contact your veterinarian. 🩺

What causes it?
* Ingestion of a fungus containing slaframine. The fungus grows commonly on clover (red, white, alsike), alfalfa and more. ☘️

How do I stop it?
* Removing your horse from infected hay/pasture usually is curative within 24-48 hrs. Rarely do these horses require medical treatment, with that said adequate hydration is the most important aspect to this disease.

* If unable to remove your horse from affected areas- ensure ample clean, water access. You can also supplement your horse with salt or electrolytes. 🧂

Stay dry out there!

08/14/2025

Has your horse received or planning to receive Pro-Stride in 2025? They might qualify for a $50 rebate. Follow the link to fill out purchase information: https://www.zoetisus.com/services-and-programs/rebate-center/pro-stride-rebate/

Unsure if your horse would be a good candidate for Pro-Stride joint injections? Our vets are happy to discuss at your next appointment. 💉

07/24/2025

☀🌡 Heat Alert 🌡☀

As temperatures climb, heat stress becomes a serious risk for all pets. At JVC, we’re here to help you protect your pets from dangerous heat exposure.

🐩🐱Dogs & Cats:
• Unlimited access to clean water
• Walk during cooler hours only (early morning or late evening)
• Use the 7-second pavement test: If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws
• Never leave pets alone in parked vehicles, even with windows cracked
• Provide constant access to shade or shelter
• Limit time outside if possible (especially for short nose/brachycephalic dogs and cats like: pugs, French bulldogs and Persian cats).
• Using cooling mats or vests may be helpful for older pets or pets with health issues who struggle to regulate body temperature

🐎Horses:
• Unlimited access to clean water
• Ride early or not at all on high-heat days
• Offer electrolytes and refresh cool water throughout the day
• Provide ample shade and airflow in stalls or pastures
• Use of fans where safe/appropriate
• UV Protection when appropriate
• Hose down with cool (not cold) water if overheating is suspected
• Use of insect repellents, fly masks and or boots to avoid additional stress
• Increase trips to the barn to monitor for heat stress

Watch for signs of heat stress:
Excessive panting , drooling, lethargy , weakness, stumbling, anxiousness, abnormal gum and tongue color, vomiting or diarrhea, dehydration, being drenched in sweat OR the lack of sweat (horses), refusal to eat or move, collapse

If you suspect your pet is overheating, please contact us immediately:
📍2420 W 236th Street, Sheridan IN 46069 ☎️317-758-4865

Thank you to our friends at BAM Weather - BAMWX.com for the weather updates!

07/21/2025

07/21/2025

🚧 TRAFFIC UPDATE THIS MORNING 🚧

07/13/2025

For those who frequently have to buy bulk cetirizine, Aller-Tec is currently on sale at Costco

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