Southlake Animal Hospital

Southlake Animal Hospital High-quality companion animal holistic medicine and surgery located in Merrillville, IN.

Tech appts only Monday and Tuesday!
11/17/2025

Tech appts only Monday and Tuesday!

Awareness saves lives. 🎗️ Early detection of cancer in pets can make a huge difference. Know the signs, schedule regular...
11/17/2025

Awareness saves lives. 🎗️ Early detection of cancer in pets can make a huge difference. Know the signs, schedule regular checkups, and keep your pets healthy. 🐶🐱

11/14/2025

I am beyond frustrated with the inappropriate and excessive use of this drug for dogs in my profession. No, it's not Librela, or Apoquel. Not metronidazole or other antibiotics. Not NSAIDS or prednisone.

I'm talking about gabapentin.

Gabapentin, commonly known as gaba, is labelled for treatment of seizures and for neuropathic pain. It's thought to help with anxiety, but there is no proof that it does. It provides sedation, which many owners mistake for anxiety relief. Yet it is being used for everything from post-operative pain to soft tissue injury, often without the addition of true pain medications. Yes, I support thoughtful use of NSAIDs as well as other pain management strategies such as herbs, PEMF, laser, acupuncture, etc. An individualized, multimodal approach. What I cannot support is giving an ineffective, unproven drug and thinking you're managing your dog's pain.

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Gray whiskers, golden hearts. 🤍 Senior pets may show their age, but they’re full of wisdom and love. 🐾
11/14/2025

Gray whiskers, golden hearts. 🤍 Senior pets may show their age, but they’re full of wisdom and love. 🐾

November is Senior Pet Health Month! 🐶🐱 Just like people, senior pets need extra TLC 💙. Regular check-ups help them age ...
11/12/2025

November is Senior Pet Health Month! 🐶🐱 Just like people, senior pets need extra TLC 💙. Regular check-ups help them age gracefully and comfortably.

Honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. 🐾 Thank you for your service and dedication. ❤️
11/11/2025

Honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. 🐾 Thank you for your service and dedication. ❤️

WE WILL BE CLOSED TODAY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE AND P...
11/10/2025

WE WILL BE CLOSED TODAY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE AND PlAN TO BE OPEN TUESDAY AM.

11/10/2025

We unsure if the clinic will be open tomorrow due to potential severe weather conditions. We will post updates here and thru our app. If you have an appt tomorrow and wish to cancel, there will NOT be a cancelation fee. You may cancel via text, our app, email or online from our website.

If you buy something on 2x2's wish list, send us a pic of your check out, and you will receive 1 pawprint for your donat...
11/09/2025

If you buy something on 2x2's wish list, send us a pic of your check out, and you will receive 1 pawprint for your donation.

11/08/2025

Spending just a few days in nature can have profound effects on your health. Studies show that time spent in forests can boost cancer-fighting cells by up to 50%. Take time to connect with nature—it might just be the best medicine. 🌲✨

Cold weather doesn’t mean less activity! 🐾 Keep pets healthy and happy with indoor games, puzzle feeders, and brisk wint...
11/07/2025

Cold weather doesn’t mean less activity! 🐾
Keep pets healthy and happy with indoor games, puzzle feeders, and brisk winter walks.🚶‍♀🐕

November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. 🩸 Did you know both cats and dogs can develop diabetes? With early detection a...
11/05/2025

November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month. 🩸
Did you know both cats and dogs can develop diabetes?
With early detection and proper management, pets can live long, happy lives. 🐶🐱

Address

3570 E Lincoln Highway
Merrillville, IN
46410

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12199420909

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Southlake Animal Hospital was established in 1984. Dr. Carlson started as an assistant in 1993 and became a veterinarian in 2002, and bought the practice in 2015. She has converted the traditional practice into the only Holistic practice in NW Indiana. She is certifed in acupuncture, chinese herbal medicine, tuina, and food therapy. She is also certified in end of life and palliative care and working on certification in animal Chiropractic. Southlake Animal Hospital is a full service hospital offering traditional medicine and surgery, as well as multiple holisitc modalities. We offer at home euthanasias. We are very busy and growing and looking to add another veterinarian to the team.