Henderson Veterinary Care

06/19/2025

Hey! Happy almost Friday!! Just wanted to let you know Dr. Henderson will be out of the office on Friday but someone will be there to take messages and do some medication refills.
Summer is coming in hot this weekend!!!😎🥵🥵Be sure your outdoor animals have plenty of fresh water available, shade, fans, some place to get out of the weather. For those who like to take your pets places - be sure you don't leave them unattended in a parked car - especially with the windows up! It takes only minutes for the car to overheat🔥🔥even if you have the a/c on - a good Samaritan might come by and break your window to save your furry friend!!🙀 It is too hot to take them on errands, leave them at home, inside with the a/c on! Even the beach isn't the best place for them this weekend - the sand will be very hot, the parking lot cement/asphalt gets way hot.. just keep them at home. If you are working out side - beside to take lots of breaks, stay hydrated and work in the shade as much as possible!!
Be smart and safe out there this weekend!!🤩

05/20/2025

Who are the Best Pet Insurance Companies of 2025? 💵🏥🐾

We teamed up with Consumer Reports and industry experts to find out!

According to Douglas Heller, director of insurance at the not-for-profit Consumer Federation of America, the percentage of premiums the insurers end up spending on claims has historically been relatively low. “That’s indicating that pet owners are overpaying for the protection they are getting,” Heller says.

So, are pet insurance👨🏻‍💼 companies nothing but a SCAM? Should you even waste your money on pet insurance? Even though vet bills can hit $3,000+ in an emergency, only 4% of U.S.🇺🇸 pet parents have coverage.

What’s holding people back? For most, it’s two things:

🌀 Confusion - What does it cover, what’s in the fine print? Dental? Illness? Wellness? And how do deductibles and reimbursements work?

💰 Cost concerns — Is it worth paying monthly if I may never use it? And what about paying upfront for care?

Tune in this Sunday on the Inside Scoop live episode at 12pm ET, where we’re bringing you TWO special episodes to help you navigate the pet insurance landscape and decide what’s right for you…whether that’s full insurance, a wellness plan, or skipping insurance entirely.

We’ll break down what to look for, common pitfalls⚠️, and which companies came out on top🏆. Plus, the key questions every pet parent should be asking before choosing a plan, as an example: you have to pay the vet clinic first before you get reimbursed by the insurance company, so asking the insurance company what their denial rate 👎🙅🏻‍♂️ is on vet bills submitted can really help you determine if that company is the right company for you.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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05/20/2025

Dogs are so great at reminding us to focus on the present, to stop wishing away our perfect moments with them, for want of something more.
They are there to remind us to practice gratitude for all we have now, because they are so incredibly good at doing that themselves.

05/20/2025

Hey! Wanted to give a heads up on the schedule for the up coming holiday. I will be out of the office Friday May 23rd- Monday May 26th. Someone will be able to check voicemails on Friday but our office will be closed through the weekend and on Monday, resuming hours on Tuesday May 27th. Thank you to those who served and died for us that we may have the freedoms we do in this country! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

05/09/2025

We certainly have been having some lovely spring time days!! Flowers and trees have been bursting with color!!🌷🪻🌞I have waited 3 years for my crab trees to bloom!!!! I was so excited when they popped out🥳 This great weather is to carry on through the weekend and Mother's Day☺️Mothers come in all different ways, I hope you get time to celebrate the special mothers in your life - whether in person, over the phone or just in your 💜! I have a very special mom and excited to see her this weekend!!

05/09/2025

Good idea to have these things gathered up and handy already!!

As members of our family, our pets 🐶🐱 are entirely dependent on us for their protection and well-being, particularly in times of emergency🚨. Animals that are abandoned or unaccounted for during a crisis are vulnerable to harm, malnutrition, dehydration, and even run the risk of death. 😞

Making plans in advance ✅📋 allows you to leave with your pet(s) in safety, guarantee that they have access to food 🍽️, clean water💧, and shelter 🏠, and during an already scary time, help lessen their fear and suffering. For the ones who have the most faith in us, it’s an essential act of duty and loyalty! 💞

Be sure to have a pet evacuation kit 🎒 prepared and ready to grab for the unexpected!

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day!!!🤩🌹🪻🌷🌎

Posted • Why on earth would we ever consider spraying “round-up” or “forever chemicals” on our food. Would you eat out of your garden, having coated your food in an array of chemical insecticides?

The food system is becoming more and more concentrated in the hands of a few, and the whole system is a giant integrated money-making machine: the chemicals, the patents on the seeds we sow, the byproducts from the mass production of crops which in turn has led to the proliferation of the ultra-processed food industry and this feeds an ever-voracious food retail industry ruled by the gatekeepers the giant supermarkets themselves. Where is the place for biodiversity there?

We need to get back to growing our own food and understanding what goes into that, and why it is so important to keep connected to our how our food is produced.

Thank you for your support & choosing organic, locally grown sustainable food. 🌱

04/18/2025

A beautiful start to Good Friday!🌷Happy Easter ☺️🌸🪻🌞

04/17/2025

04/17/2025

H**p Salves for our furry friends

04/04/2025

Signs of spring are popping up everywhere!! 🤩🪻🌷The daffodils are out, the grass is turning green.... but do you know what else is out?? TICKS 😱😱😱!!! If you stopped your preventions over the winter - now is the time, get going again. Check your dogs and cats and horses when they come inside or when you are grooming. 🐱🐶🐴

02/01/2025

First day of February 😍We made it through one more cold winter month and spring, sunshine, and longer days are right around the corner🧚‍♀️🌷🪻☀️!!
A heads up on our upcoming schedule.... Our office will be closed Friday afternoon February 7th - until Monday February 17th. Dr. Henderson will be out of town. Someone will be checking messages periodically and there will be some limited times for medication/supplement refills - please wait for confirmation on your med pick up time⌚️before showing up at the office! This week would be the best time to call and order your refills so we have time to get them ordered and in and ready for you and your furry friends.🐴🐈🐕IF you have an emergency during the time of closure- you will have to seek medical care elsewhere. Don't forget about the emergency clinic- EVCC open 24/7 - they have 2 locations - one near Sam's Club in Mishawaka and one in Westville, IN.
As Valentine's Day also approaches, don't forget to securely place your chocolates and keep your beautiful flowers 🌹🌹🌹out of reach of curious kitties😻 and hungry puppies🐶
Let's all have a beautiful February!! 🥰🙏🧘‍♀️🧘