Lapel Animal Clinic

Lapel Animal Clinic Lapel Animal Clinic cares for your pets as if they were our own. The clinic motto is Matthew 22:37-39...love your neighbor as yourself.

We answer to God for how we love others and their pets.

08/07/2026

🐾 Scratching is a symptom—not a diagnosis.

If your dog can't stop scratching, chewing their paws, rubbing their face, or getting repeated ear infections, it's easy to assume they just have "sensitive skin."

But the truth is, itching is your dog's way of telling you something isn't right.

August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to talk about what could be causing your pet's discomfort.

Common underlying causes include:
🌿 Environmental allergies (pollen, grasses, mold, dust mites)
🦟 Flea allergy dermatitis—even a single flea bite can trigger intense itching in some dogs
🥩 Food allergies or sensitivities
🦠 Skin infections caused by bacteria or yeast
🕷️ External parasites such as mites
🩺 Hormonal or endocrine disorders, including hypothyroidism or Cushing's disease, which can affect skin and coat health
🧬 Less commonly, autoimmune skin diseases or other chronic skin conditions

While it may be tempting to treat the itch at home, lasting relief starts with identifying the root cause. Every dog is different, which is why the best treatment depends on what's causing the problem in the first place.

If your dog has been scratching more than usual, don't ignore it. We're here to help determine what's behind the itch and create a treatment plan that helps your pet find lasting comfort—not just temporary relief.

Because every dog deserves to feel comfortable in their own skin. ❤️

08/05/2026

☀️🐶 Can Dogs Get Sunburned? The answer surprises a lot of pet owners: Yes!

While we often remember sunscreen for ourselves, it's easy to forget that some dogs are just as vulnerable to the sun's harmful rays.

Dogs at the highest risk include:
🐾 White or light-colored coats
🐾 Pink noses and lightly pigmented skin
🐾 Thin-haired or hairless areas, such as the belly, ears, and around the eyes

Just like people, repeated sun exposure can cause painful sunburn and may even increase the risk of certain skin conditions over time.

If your dog loves spending time outdoors, try to provide plenty of shade, avoid the strongest midday sun when possible, and ask your veterinarian whether a pet-safe sunscreen is appropriate for your dog's lifestyle.

A little extra sun protection can go a long way toward keeping your best friend comfortable all summer long. ❤️

08/03/2026

🐾 POV: You're just trying to eat a bag of chips...
..and suddenly everyone in the house remembers you exist. 👀🍟

It starts with one stare.

Then another.

Before you know it, you've got a dog sitting perfectly, a cat pretending they don't care (while inching closer), and every crunch somehow sounds like the dinner bell.

We may not know exactly how pets can hear a snack bag from three rooms away... but we're pretty sure it's one of their greatest superpowers. 😂

Whether they're hoping for a bite or simply convinced every snack belongs to them, our pets always know how to make us laugh. ❤️

🐾 Making friends with a dog is a process.Step 1: Approach slowly.Step 2: Assume a completely ridiculous position.Step 3:...
07/31/2026

🐾 Making friends with a dog is a process.

Step 1: Approach slowly.

Step 2: Assume a completely ridiculous position.

Step 3: Hope for tail wags and acceptance. 😂

🐾👃 Psst... my nose has an important message for you.Go ahead. Zoom in.We'll wait. 😂Let's just say it has something to do...
07/27/2026

🐾👃 Psst... my nose has an important message for you.

Go ahead. Zoom in.

We'll wait. 😂

Let's just say it has something to do with staying healthy, feeling great, and making the most of summer.

And honestly, we'd trust the nose. After all, it's never wrong about snacks.

🐾 Tell us your dog's or cat's nickname! 🐾Because we know their official name is only used when they're in trouble.From P...
07/24/2026

🐾 Tell us your dog's or cat's nickname! 🐾

Because we know their official name is only used when they're in trouble.

From Princess Wigglebottom to Sir Meows-a-Lot, we want to hear the silly, sweet, totally random names your pet actually answers to. 😂

Be sure to tell us your pet's nickname at their next wellness visit—we promise not to put it in their official medical record. 😉💙

07/22/2026

🌱🐶 Why Does My Dog Eat Grass? 🐶🌱

It's one of the oldest canine mysteries: your dog has a perfectly good bowl of food at home, yet they still stop to snack on the lawn during walks.

Many pet owners assume dogs eat grass because they're sick, but that's not usually the case. In fact, most grass-eating dogs show no signs of illness before or after their leafy snack.

Researchers aren't entirely sure why dogs do it, but several theories exist. Some experts believe it's an instinct inherited from their wild ancestors, who consumed plant material as part of their natural diet. Others think dogs simply enjoy the texture, taste, or sensory experience of chewing grass. For some pups, it may be little more than a canine hobby.

The good news? Occasional grass eating is generally considered normal behavior.

The bigger concern isn't the grass itself—it's what may be on it. Lawns can be treated with fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that may be harmful if ingested. Certain plants and weeds can also be toxic to pets.

So if your dog enjoys an occasional "salad course," there's usually no reason to worry. But if the behavior becomes excessive, is accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, appetite changes, or other signs of illness, it's worth giving us a call.

After all, sometimes curiosity is normal... and sometimes it's your dog's way of telling you something else is going on. 🐾

🐾📱 If Dogs Had Group Texts... 📱🐾We can only imagine the notifications.But if dogs had group chats, we're pretty sure the...
07/20/2026

🐾📱 If Dogs Had Group Texts... 📱🐾

We can only imagine the notifications.

But if dogs had group chats, we're pretty sure there would be a lot of drama, questionable life choices, urgent neighborhood alerts, and way too many messages sent in ALL CAPS.

Thankfully, they stick to barking instead. 😂

🦟🐾 Mosquitoes Aren't Just Annoying... They're Dangerous 🐾🦟When most people think about mosquitoes, they think about itch...
07/17/2026

🦟🐾 Mosquitoes Aren't Just Annoying... They're Dangerous 🐾🦟

When most people think about mosquitoes, they think about itchy bites and ruined backyard evenings. But for our pets, mosquitoes can pose a much more serious threat.

Just one mosquito bite has the potential to transmit heartworms—a potentially life-threatening parasite that can live in a pet's heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Once infected, dogs may not show signs right away, but over time heartworms can cause coughing, fatigue, breathing difficulties, heart disease, and even heart failure.

Cats aren't immune either. While heartworm disease is less common in cats, it can be much harder to diagnose and can cause serious respiratory issues or sudden illness.

Here's what makes heartworms especially sneaky: mosquitoes don't care if your pet lives indoors or outdoors. Mosquitoes regularly find their way inside homes, which means even indoor pets can be at risk.

The good news? Heartworm disease is far easier—and less expensive—to prevent than it is to treat.

Year-round heartworm prevention remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your pet from a disease carried by one of nature's tiniest pests.

🦟 Sometimes the smallest bugs can cause the biggest problems.

Address

9967 W State Road 32
Lapel, IN
46051

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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+17655343142

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