PET HEALTH CARE LIBRARY

Our Pet Health Care Library is from the Veterinary Information Network. VIN is the oldest and largest online veterinary community. VIN provides Broad River Animal Hospital with access to thousands of specialists in every field of veterinary medicine every day. Their library contains articles on any topic that might concern your pet's healthcare. Scroll to the bottom of this page to access the library.

In addition, we have provided a list of common conditions and websites that might be of interest to you. For common conditions we have provided direct links to articles in the library and other helpful websites about the topic. Some of these websites are written by laypersons, not veterinarians. Even on trusted veterinary websites, always verify any information with the doctors of the Broad River Animal Hospital before applying treatments, supplements or other recommendations to your pet.

Feline Hyperthyroidism and new Y/D Dietary Therapy
Broad River Animal Hospital Y/D Fact Sheet
Y/D diet article from About.com

Diabetes Mellitis
VIN Diabetes center
FelineDiabetes.com
MyCatHasDiabetes.com

Chronic Renal Failure (Chronic Kidney Disease)
VIN Chronic Renal Failure center
FelineCRF.com

Indoor Cat Enrichment - Although keeping your feline friend indoors is highly recommended by veterinarians as the best way to keep them safe from injury, parasites and many infectious diseases, indoor cats are susceptible to a variety of conditions and behavior issues due to their more sedentary indoor life. Here are guidelines directed to keeping your indoor cats happy and healthy.
Indoor Cat Initiative - The Ohio State University
American Association of Feline Practitioners Indoor Cat Information Page 

New Puppy Information
Important puppy socialization tips from AAHA
Pupquest.org - Every prospective new dog or puppy owner should visit this website authored by veterinary behaviorists prior to aquiring their new pet.

Petsandparasites.org: Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) - a non-profit organization of veterinarians and other health professionals dedicated to keeping pet owners and their families and pets safe from pet parasites and other infectious diseases.  

FDA Online Pharmacy Buyer Beware information video and webpage 

AAHA Training Your Pet to Love Nail Trims instruction and video - it really works!

Dogsandticks.com

Canine Influenza and vaccination
Broad River Animal Hospital Fact Sheet
doginfluenza.com

General Information Veterinary Websites
American Animal Hospital Association - Healthy Pet
Cornell DogWatch Newsletter
American Association of Feline Practitioners

Cornell CatWatch Newsletter
HealthyCatsForLife.com

Small mammals
House Rabbit Society-an extensive website of pet rabbit information including diet, care, disease and behavior.
Critter City-an extensive website of pet rat information including diet, care, disease and behavior.


VIN Library