Resources

Helpful Resources for Pet Owners

Kindness Animal Hospital believes that informed pet parents make the best advocates for their furry (or scaly, or feathered) friends. Here, you’ll find a collection of tips, guides, and helpful information to support your pet’s health and happiness. Whether you’re looking for advice on nutrition, behavior, or general care, we’re here to provide the tools and knowledge you need to keep your companion thriving. Let’s work together to give your pet the best life possible!

Helpful Links

Along with our Pet Health Care Library, we’ve included links to trusted websites offering valuable information about veterinary medicine and pet health. We regularly update this page and welcome your suggestions. Have a favorite pet health resource? Share it with us! If it meets our standards, we’ll add it to help other pet owners.

Plants Toxic to Animals, Introduction — Vet Med Library, UIUC
A lot of information about toxic plants can be found here. You can search under common name or scientific name of the plant.
The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA)
The Cat Fanciers’ Association website has lots of pictures, as well as information on cat breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and much more.
Veterinary Schools in the US
This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.
West Nile Virus
This site is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, and has the latest information on the spread of West Nile Virus in the US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.
American Association of Feline Practitioners
The AAFP is like the American Medical Association for cat doctors, and has lots of good information regarding feline health
Veterinary Information Network
VIN is the world’s first and largest online veterinary community

Choosing a new puppy
This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy.
Heartworm Society
Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
Behavior problems
We are dedicated to helping others experience the same joy we share with our own pets. Our insight into the animal’s point of view and awareness of how all our interactions affect them allows us and our pets to have fun and enjoy life together every day.
National Animal Poison Control Center
This is the website of the National Animal Poison Control Center. It includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.
Rainbow Bridge
Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members

"How To" Videos for Pet Owners

How to give a cat a pill

How to brush a dog's teeth

How to clean your pet's ears

How to give your pet an injection

Cat Friendly Resources

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Check out this website which is full of reliable information for felines.
Getting Your Cat to the Veterinarian – a downloadable brochure to make life a little easier for everyone.
How to Feed a Cat
Feline Housesoiling – a downloadable brochure that helps answer questions to this very frustrating issue
Your Cat’s Environmental Needs
What Can I Catch from my Cat
Vaccinations for you Cat-updated 2020
Feline Leukemia
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

Friends for Life: Caring for your Older Cat
Nursing Care for Your Cat: Practical Tips for Pet Owners
How Do I Know if my Cat is in Pain
Degenerative Joint Disease in Cats
Feline Anesthesia
Alternatives to Declawing
Living with a Clawed Cat
Living Alongside a Cat with Claws Article A more in depth discussion with many helpful tips
VIDEO – How to Massage Your Cat