Pet Library

Our searchable 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. 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

Diabetes Mellitus

VIN Diabetes Center
MyCatHasDiabetes.com

Chronic Renal Failure (Chronic Kidney Disease)
VIN Chronic Renal Failure center

Indoor Cat Enrichment -
Indoor Cat Initiative - The Ohio State University
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.

New Puppy Information
Puppy Care Basics- Every prospective new dog or puppy owner should visit this website reviewed by a veterinarian prior to acquiring their new pet.

Parasites
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.

​​​​​​​Nutrition/Diet
How to choose your pet's diet- For information on your pet's nutritional needs.
Grain-Free Diets- What you need to know.

Small Mammals/Exotics

House Rabbit Society- an extensive website of pet rabbit information including diet, care, disease, and behavior.
Lafeber Vet- an informational website for small mammals and exotics.

Other Common Sites of Interest
FDA Online Pharmacy Buyer Beware Information Video and Webpage
Training Your Pet to Love Nail Trims Instruction and Video - it really works!
Canine Influenza in dogs - FAQ's

General Information Veterinary Websites
American Animal Hospital Association - Healthy Pet
American Veterinary Medical Association
HealthyCatsForLife.com