Henderson Veterinary Care

12/04/2025

Baby it is cold out there!! 😶‍🌫️🥶😶‍🌫️With this cold snap upon us be sure your outdoor animals are safe, have shelter, and plenty of non-frozen water and food!! Check your heat lamps make sure the dust is all off and not near straw or other flammable substances🔥Be sure your water heaters are working properly and not shorting out⚡️
Bring any of your outdoor animals inside or in the garage if possible during this cold snap. And be careful yourself, bundle up and don't have exposed skin - frostbite is a true story!! How many days until spring?? 😜🌷🌷🪻🌞

12/04/2025

I looked through this post and couldn't find the list but I would be interested in seeing the list. Scary stuff what they are allowed to put in "pet food"!

The 2026 List includes 45 brands, we verified: human grade ingredients, organic ingredients (if applicable), and meats sourced from certified humanely raised animals (if applicable). For each brand we also provide ingredient country of origin, manufacturing facility licensing (human food standards or pet food), manufacturing safety protocols, available food styles and where each brand is available.
As always - no company pays a fee to be considered or included. TruthaboutPetFood.com or Susan Thixton receives no compensation, of any kind, from any pet food company.
https://truthaboutpetfood.com/the-list/

11/17/2025

Thanksgiving is coming up right around the corner!!! 🤩🦃🍁Now is the time to make sure you have your pet's vaccine records printed and ready to go for travel or boarding. Be sure to keep the turkey bones away from the cats and dogs and no greasy or fried food for your pets- it will upset their stomach🤢 They can have some of the plain meats and veggies but stay away from the fried and fatty foods for them😉
Our office will be closed Wednesday November 26th until Monday December 1st- so plan accordingly🙂

11/11/2025

Happy Veteran's Day!! Thank you for all you do for us and our country!!☺️🇺🇸🇺🇸

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!!👻🎃Be careful with your costumes and candy around your pets. Also be sure they are in a safe location for trick o treating - so they don't dash out the door either in excitement or fear!! Let's all be safe and have a good time out there!🤩🍁

10/02/2025

Well the calendar says it is fall but the 80 degree temps hardly feels like it! 🌞But we have had some lovely cooler evening temps and beautiful days! With the cooler temps comes an awakening of fleas and ticks... the fall crop of ticks will be coming and the fleas are on the hunt of a place to live for the winter🙀Don't let that be your pet and your house!! Be vigilant on whatever effective flea/tick prevention you use. Those of you with animals with fall allergies; start using your immune boosters and supplements now before the flare is at full rage!!
Take some time to enjoy the lovely days and evenings with your animals!!☺️🐱🫏🐶🐴🍁

10/02/2025

We pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, whose wisdom, compassion, and tireless work for animals and the planet continue to inspire us all. Her voice will echo in every act of conservation we carry forward. 🌍💚🐺

"When gray wolf delisting was proposed in 2013, 1.5 million people spoke out against it. And go to Yellowstone … there are people lined up to watch the wolves … to watch the dens … to watch the parental behavior.
So please speak out again. Let’s have more than 1.5 million people speaking out for the wolves. They can’t speak for themselves, but how tragic if one could no longer hear the beautiful sound of their howling back and forth at night under the moon. So, please help."
-Jane Goodall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6QnAgV2TsE

08/26/2025

You can defiantly feel a change in the weather!! Time to find the jackets!! 🍁Our office will be closed this coming Monday for Labor Day. Dr. Henderson will also be out of town 9/5-9/10 at a conference. There will be limited med/supplement pick up times available during that time - plan ahead so you furry friend doesn't run out!☺️

08/22/2025

The fairs have ended which means summer is winding down - having some cooler mornings lately for sure!☺️And kids are gearing up to head back to school if they haven't started already!! If you could bottle up a little bit of summer to keep... what would it smell like??🧐🥸🌳

07/28/2025

Shout out to the Michiana Jeep Club!! My sister is a member and I got to be her co-pilot in the Elkhart County 4-H Fair parade last weekend!!🥳🍀🍀🍀It rained on/off for some of the day but that didn't keep the spectators away! Such a fun time and a great group of people with some rockin' Jeeps🤩
Hard to believe most of the fairs are done already! Cass County Fair starts this week and Berrien County Fair is in a couple weeks. Good luck to the kids and their 4-H projects🍀Drink plenty of liquids and make sure your animals stay cool and hydrated; we are having more hot/humid weather 🥵
Upcoming scheduling details - Dr. Henderson will be out of the office Monday August 4th-Thursday August 7th; back in the office Friday 8/8. Someone will be popping in here and there to check voicemails. Best to get your refills done this week, if possible.🙂

07/28/2025

Prebiotic Toppers for your Dog's Bowl! 🫐

While dogs and cats don’t require added starch to be healthy, they do need healthy sources of fiber to maintain a thriving microbiome🦠, and consumption of only protein and healthy fats are inadequate for this purpose. Their gastrointestinal ecosystems need fiber-dense roughage (aka the prebiotic fibers that constitute “good carbs”) without the added glycemic index/sugar spike of consuming refined, highly processed starch. The “good carbs/bad carbs” discussion can be summed up by most nutritionists in one statement: there’s a big metabolic difference between eating broccoli and eating white bread.

🥄Start with small amounts, rotate ingredients, and serve raw or lightly steamed.

👉 You can find more on building a better bowl with the right fiber-rich foods and fresh toppers in our book The Forever Dog LIFE - packed with practical tips, recipes, and nutrition insights.

07/08/2025

For those who are interested in cooking for their pets and balancing their nutritional needs appropriately. 😋

Crockpot? Baked? Stove-top? Raw? 🥘🥩🍳

Cooking methods can affect nutrients, but don’t worry — we’ve got it all covered.

Good news: Every complete and balanced recipe in The Forever Dog LIFE can be tailored to suit your needs.

You can serve each one raw, gently poached (stovetop, low heat, small amount of liquid), baked, or slow-cooked in a crockpot — whatever works best for you and your pet.

And yes, every recipe is also customized for cats 🐱, less active pets, and different life stages 🙌.

We’ve accounted for nutrient changes that occur during cooking — whether it’s poached, slow-cooked, or baked. Each version of the recipe is adjusted accordingly, and we provide complete nutritional analyses so you know exactly what your pet is getting. No guesswork. Just real, fresh, nutritious food — the right way.

So let’s get cooking — with The Forever Dog LIFE! 🍽️🐾