What Help Does College Park Animal Hospital Offer for Itchy Pets or Pets With Anxiety?
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College Park Animal Hospital (indyvets.com) points owners of itchy or anxious pets toward two starting points: an "Itchy Pet? Talk to us. Book Now" entry for scheduling a visit about itching, and a separate anxiety page ("Is your pet secretly struggling with anxiety? Learn More") for learning more before deciding on care. Both concerns fall under the hospital's special health services, so the actual diagnosis and treatment plan come from a veterinarian after an exam — the website offers the contact route, not a self-treatment plan.
How the two entry points work
| Concern | What the site offers | What you do | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itching / skin discomfort | "Itchy Pet? Talk to us. Book Now" prompt | Book an appointment or contact the team | A veterinary assessment of the cause of the itching and a care plan |
| Anxiety | "Learn More" page on pets struggling with anxiety | Read the page, then contact the team if it fits your pet | Discussion of the behavior with the veterinary team and next-step guidance |
Neither entry point is a questionnaire or an online diagnosis. They are front doors to a conversation with the hospital's team.
Contacting the team about symptoms
The site lists one phone number for both calling and texting: (317) 228-0645. Fax is (317) 228-2223. When you reach out, describe what you're seeing — for example, how long your pet has been scratching, whether there are visible skin changes, or what situations seem to trigger anxious behavior. That gives the team enough to tell you how soon your pet should be seen and who you should see.
Main hours listed on the site run Monday through Wednesday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, with the Thursday entry cut off in the available page text, so confirm Thursday and later-week hours when you call.
Urgent versus routine
The hospital states it offers same-day care for urgent needs, describing its scope as "from earaches to upset tummies." If itching has come on suddenly alongside other symptoms, or your pet's anxiety is paired with a health change, say so when you contact them — that context helps the team route you correctly. Routine itching and long-standing anxiety concerns are better handled as scheduled visits.
What the practice background tells you
The hospital has served pets in Indianapolis and surrounding areas since 2008 and is AAHA-accredited, which the site presents as a marker of hospital standards. It cares for dogs and cats, and its service categories include end-of-life services, diagnostic services, general wellness, special health services, and hospitality services. Itching and anxiety sit within that special health services group, which is why an exam — not a phone recommendation — is the expected first step.
Practical notes before you book
- Grooming is a separate matter. The site states the grooming schedule is currently full and the hospital is not accepting new grooming clients; new clients can join a waitlist. If your pet's itching is related to coat or skin maintenance, ask the team whether grooming is part of the plan or whether a medical visit is the right route.
- Payment questions have their own page on the site (Payment Options); the available material doesn't list specific prices, so ask about costs when you call.
- Bring a record of when symptoms started and anything that changed recently — food, environment, routine — to make the exam more useful.