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Compassionate emergency and specialty care that honors the bond you share with your pet.

Resources for pet owners

Pet Owner Resources

My Pet Ate Something Toxic

My Pet Ate Something Toxic — What Happens Next? Finding out your pet got into something they shouldn't have is one of the scariest…

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Pet Owner Resources

Understanding Sepsis in Dogs and Cats

Why Specialty Care Matters Sepsis is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that can develop when the body has a dysregulated response to an infection.…

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Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrine disease in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to allow the…

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Cranial cruciate ligament tear

Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is one of the most common orthopedic conditions seen in veterinary practice and is the most common cause of…

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FAQs

Answers to common questions

From referrals and emergency visits to specialty care and first appointments, here are a few of the questions we hear most often.

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While a referral is not required, we encourage you to involve your family veterinarian to assure adequate communication and collaboration around your pet’s care.

No appointment is needed for emergency cases. If you believe your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, contact our team or come directly to KIN so we can assess your pet as quickly as possible.

Please bring any available medical records, a list of your pet’s current medications, and relevant test results, including recent bloodwork, x-rays, and biopsy results. If your veterinarian has referred you, we can work with their team to obtain the information we need.

Absolutely! We know how important it is to be there for your pet. Whenever possible, we encourage you to stay together, although certain treatments and procedures may require some time apart. Our team will keep you informed every step of the way.

We know how important it is to stay connected to your pet’s care. Our team will provide regular updates throughout your pet’s stay, keeping you informed about their condition, treatment, and progress. We’re always here to answer your questions.

Yes! We understand that veterinary care can be an unexpected expense. Kin offers financing options through CareCredit and Cherry to help make your pet’s care more manageable. Our team is happy to explain these options and help you find a solution that works for you.

Kin provides 24/7 urgent and emergency care for pets along with a wide spectrum of specialty services, including critical care, hemodialysis, internal medicine, oncology, nephrology/urology, neurology/neurosurgery, advanced diagnostic imaging, and surgery.

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