Janssen Veterinary Clinic

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.

07/04/2025

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

07/01/2025

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.

06/30/2025

❤️🤍💙 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! 🎆🐾

06/27/2025

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 (

06/24/2025

🎆 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

05/26/2025

05/23/2025

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

05/19/2025

This great FREE educational webinar is tomorrow evening!

Protect your horse on and off the farm with the down and dirty of biosecurity!

Next Tuesday, join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Elizabeth Gorrell and Nikki Scherrer for a webinar discussion that will help you reduce your horse's risk of exposure to infectious diseases when traveling off the farm - and how to prevent bringing those risks back home.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Amr5b5WbvVA3csrVdx-tEuBwA0ZyKuQMZVQ5rWTff7jEHRW3Dwq9~AtDnhD9gYDSqbj3DVwxvS_WSZ1hC9ZCDBxkNtFYtp-BO7sH9__0xyZ5H9A

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

04/25/2025

As Veterinary Receptionist Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the heart of our front desk!
From the first calming voice you hear on the phone, to the warm smile that greets you when you arrive, and the kind messages sent through email or text — our incredible reception team is there every step of the way. Their attention to detail and genuine joy for what they do sets the tone for your entire experience with our clinic.
They are the voice of comfort when a pet is sick or injured, the steady hand when scheduling difficult end-of-life care, and the cheerful spirit celebrating new puppies, kittens, and foals alongside your family. Every day, they lead the conversation with compassion and put in countless hours behind the scenes to keep our clinic running smoothly.
Their empathy, grace, kindness, humor (pictured), and patience are truly the glue that holds our team together.
Thank you, Katie, Emily, Keely, and Marsha (not pictured), for your unwavering dedication to Janssen Veterinary Clinic — we’re so grateful to have you!

04/25/2025

Welcome to the world, Honey! This adorable Gypsy filly was born April 7th 2025.

Do you know the average gestation time for a mare?

04/24/2025

One of our particularly crafty clients recently made limited edition stickers from pictures of some of our veterinarians hard at work. Can you guess who is featured in each?