Janssen Veterinary Clinic

24/07/2025

☀🌡 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!

21/07/2025

21/07/2025

🚧 TRAFFIC UPDATE THIS MORNING 🚧

13/07/2025

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

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07/07/2025

It’s time again to celebrate National Farrier Week! Make sure to show your farrier how much you appreciate their dedication and skill.

04/07/2025

Happy Independence Day from our Janssen Veterinary Clinic family to yours! We hope everyone has a safe and happy July 4th. 🇺🇸

01/07/2025

Hey, Horse-Friends! The Independence Day celebrations are coming up! What are your favorite tips and tricks for helping your horse stay calm during the fireworks?
Here are a few to get you started:
- Stick to a routine. If your horse is out 24/7 and not used to being inside, it may be just as risky for them to be stalled than to potentially see fireworks in the distance. Decreasing visual stimuli is helpful, if it can be done safely.
- Talk to your neighbors and try your best to know when fireworks may happen around you to help plan appropriately.
- Decrease auditory stimuli—have music playing in the background on a radio.
- Offer distractions such as hay. New stall toys or other physical items may not be the best idea when they are already stressed.
- Check their environment for hazards. Remove any sharp nails, broken boards, etc.
- If your horse is a known flight risk during fireworks, talk to your veterinarian about sedation that could be used to help minimize issues.

30/06/2025

❤️🤍💙 4th of July Closure Notice ❤️🤍💙

Janssen Veterinary Clinic will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
We’ll resume normal business hours on Monday, July 7th.

As always an Equine Doctor will be on call, please call 317-758-4865 if an emergency arises. Small Animal emergency resources are available on the phone tree and the emergency tab on our website.

Wishing you and your family a safe and happy 4th of July! 🎆🐾

27/06/2025

It’s heating up outside so with all the fun to be had in the sun, let’s talk SUMMER! ☀️

There are many wonderful aspects to the warm months but also a few things to keep in mind so you and your horses stay comfortable.

BUGS 🪰
Prevention and control are paramount. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep those pests at bay.
1) Pick up after your horses frequently: No place for bugs to complete their life cycle= less bugs 👏
2) Fly protection: from sheets, masks and boots to sprays/ointments. These all help prevent hypersensitivity reactions, bites, fly strike, eye ulcers, etc. 👀
3) Air movement: a safely installed fan on your horse helps keep those pests from lingering 💨
4) Fly predators: these are applied strategically to help decrease fly populations

GRASS🌱
Know your horse. 🗣️Some horses thrive on pasture and green grass while others need some restriction due to metabolic issues. Play it smart this year to avoid weight gain, laminitis or colic issues.
1) Limit hours spent on grass, transition horses onto grass slowly over several days.
2) Pick feet during wet months to avoid thrush and white line disease
3) grazing muzzles

TEMPERATURES🔥
1) Allow access to shade and cool, fresh water 💧
2) watch for rising temperatures and humidity when planning a ride 🏇
3) Adequate warm up and cool down from workouts keep your horse from overheating and makes them less prone to injury 🏥

Introducing Buster 🫏

Struggles in summer: metabolic disease, severe fly strike

Current management:
1) VERY limited turnout (

24/06/2025

🎆 4th of July is Almost Here! Let’s Keep Our Pets Safe and Happy 🐾

As we gear up for fireworks, barbecues, and summer fun, don’t forget that the 4th of July can be stressful, and even dangerous, for our pets.

Here are a few tips to keep your pets safe this holiday:

🔹 Keep Pets Indoors: Fireworks can cause extreme anxiety. Create a quiet, secure space for them inside. White noise such as leaving the TV or a radio on can help. Keeping blinds and curtains closed can reduce light and noise.

🔹 Microchip & ID Tags: More pets go missing on the 4th than any other day of the year. Make sure your pet’s ID tags and microchip info are up to date. Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with tags or your phone number written on it.

🔹 Avoid Party Food: Barbecue favorites like corn on the cob, ribs, grease from the grill, and alcohol can be harmful to pets. Stick to pet-safe treats.

🔹 Avoid prolonged heat exposure: providing adequate time in cooled environments, providing shading, offering plenty of water. Have a plan if your pet becomes overheated over the Holiday weekend or after hours.

🔹 Prepare and Plan for Anxiety: If your pet has a history of noise phobia, talk to us now about calming solutions or medications.

Need help preparing your pet for the festivities? Call us to schedule a visit or speak to one of our staff members today. ❤️🐶🐱

📞317-758-4865

26/05/2025

23/05/2025

Memorial Day Hours:

We will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th.

We will be reopening for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27th.

Holiday Tip:

While we all know people food can often be harmful for our pets, it is especially important to remember this around the holidays. Avoid sharing any sweets or leftovers with your dogs and cats.

Emergency contacts:

For immediate care, find emergency contact information by clicking the link below or calling the clinic and following the phone tree.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
-Your JVC Family