Greentown Animal Hospital

06/27/2025

➤ HEAT ADVISORY. There's a heat advisory in effect for most of Central and Northern Indiana until 8PM ET tonight. (National Weather Service)
• NEVER leave your pet in the car!
• If your pet is showing signs of overheating like excessive panting, drooling, or difficulty breathing, seek veterinary attention immediately.
• Please make sure any outside pets have plenty of fresh cool water, and shade.
• When walking pets, assume pavement is too hot for your pets to walk on! Check sidewalks with your hand - if you can't keep your hand on the surface for 7 seconds, it's too hot.

➤ Share your best helpful hot weather tips in the comments below!

06/19/2025

June 19th is Garfield the Cat Day!
On this date in 1978, the Garfield the Cat comic strip was published for the first time. The setting for the hijinks of the ornery feline is Muncie, Indiana. Garfield's creator, Jim Davis, resides and has his business near Muncie - in Albany IN. Davis was actually born in Marion. How about that for some "local flavor"?

Garfield the Cat holds the Guinness world record for being the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world!

So, how can we observe this festive occasion?
🐈 Garfield is famously known for his love of lasagna. You could celebrate by making or ordering some delicious lasagna to enjoy.
🐈Read some Garfield comic strips, watch Garfield cartoons, or catch the latest Garfield movie.
🐈Give your feline friend some extra treats, playtime, or cuddles, and be grateful you don't have to make her lasagna every day!
🐈Volunteer at a local animal shelter.
🐈Support organizations that work to rescue, care for, and advocate for cats.
🐈It's currently Adopt A Cat and Adopt a Shelter Cat Month - consider getting a cantankerous kitty of your own.
🐈On social media, post your favorite Garfield memes, quotes, or even pictures of your own cat celebrating the day using the hashtag .

06/17/2025

Have people told you that adopting a shelter cat (or dog) is a bad idea? Their advice might have been based on one of these myths. Take a look and S H A R E if you dare! 😉

For starters: no, they’re not all traumatized and yes, you can find purebred puppy.

06/13/2025

Before June gets away from us, we have to remind you about one of the best June things: It's Adopt a Cat Month AND Adopt a Shelter Cat Month! These are important ideas, and we hope you'll consider... Is adopting a cat right for my household? We'll bust some myths regarding shelter cat adoption real soon, so stay tuned!

05/31/2025

Oz is here to help spread the word about "chipping" your pets! Click LIKE if you remember Oz! And now for the...
MICROCHIPPING BENEFITS QUICK LIST
1) It's permanent / can't be lost
2) It's inexpensive
3) It's quick
4) Insertion is easy & almost painless
5) Peace of mind for YOU, the owners
6) Easy to update your info
7) Vets and pet rescue centers are well-trained
in scanning for chips to get the pet back home!
Call (765) 628-7834 soon for your appointment!

05/30/2025

If you were wondering how microchipping works, we'll explain.
When your pet has the microchip inserted, it can deliver years of peace of mind to you and your family. How? It's used to identify your dog or cat, when lost or stolen. It lasts for the lifetime of your dog or cat. Pets can be crafty when they want to roam, and escape your home or yard. Even worse, they can be really persistent and creative when they don't want to wear a collar with their identification tags!
Make your appointment right away to have your pet's microchip implanted. It's nearly painless, very affordable, safe, and it can never fall off or get lost! It will always be with your pet as a means of getting her back home. Call the clinic at (765) 628-7834 to make your appointment for the quick and virtually painless procedure.

05/26/2025

On Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have given their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice—and the sacrifices of their families and loved ones—will never be forgotten. Today, we remember not only the fallen, but also the values they stood for: courage, duty, and love of country. From all of us at Greentown Animal Hospital, we extend our deepest gratitude and respect.

05/24/2025

Through this weekend and on Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have given their lives in service to our nation. We remember their courage, their duty, and their enduring legacy. We will remember their sacrifice—and the sacrifices of their families and loved ones. From all of us at Greentown Animal Hospital, we share with you the deepest gratitude and respect.

05/22/2025

You're a responsible, caring pet owner, and you always try to keep your pets safe. But, what if the worst happens? Here are a few things you can do to to help you get your lost pets back fast! Not surprisingly, using an RFID microchip ("chipping") is on the list...
To help get your pet back fast:
1) Make sure it has tags with up-to-date information on them, like your phone number.
2) Microchip your pet
3) If your pet is already microchipped, make sure you update the information database for that chip company with your CURRENT contact info.
4) With a RECENT photo of your pet, use social media to spread the word about your missing pet, and make sure to include how much your pet means to you!
5) In your social media posts, describe your pet (including any distinguishing markings). Tell where your pet was last seen, and when. Also include any health concerns that might make your pet's return an urgent matter!

05/22/2025

🐩 Noodle the Poodle says, "HEY! Watch for a helpful "Chip Your Pet Month" post coming tomorrow morning!"

05/21/2025

To observe the Memorial Day holiday, the clinic will be CLOSED Monday. Let's all honor the sacrifices made by our military servicemen and servicewomen.