Kinship Animal Hospital

10/17/2024

It's Vet Tech Appreciation Week!
We couldn't function without these two lovely ladies. Mary and Nichole are not only vital to providing your pets excellent care, they're also wonderful coworkers who contribute to the positive atmosphere of our clinic!
If you see them this week be sure to give them an extra big THANK YOU for all their hard work and dedication to patient care!

10/02/2024

Have you ever seen a boxer look more concerned? Ruby is a very sweet girl with the most expressive face! She was waiting patiently for a treat and was probably wondering why we didn't give it to her right away. Obviously it was because we were snapping this adorable photo!

09/04/2024

We frequently hear people say, "But my cat is indoors only. Why do I need to get flea and tick prevention?"
While your cat may be indoors all the time, you are not. Fleas and ticks can still hitch a ride into your home on your shoes or clothing!

The two options we recommend and carry in the clinic are both topical prescriptions: Bravecto and Revolution Plus. Bravecto lasts for 3 months and protects cats against fleas and ticks. Revolution Plus is applied monthly and protects cats against fleas, ticks, heartworms, ear mites, roundworms, and hookworms.

Pictured here is Siamese kitty, Dre. He yearns for the outdoors and fantasizes about catching birds. Alas, he is an indoor cat who wouldn't last a second outside. 😹

06/21/2024

The Fourth of July is coming up and that means lots of loud sounds and fireworks! If you have a pet that gets anxious from certain noises, make sure you give us a call to see what your options are for managing the stress of that evening.

Please don't wait until the last minute! Remember that if your pet hasn't been seen by one of our doctors within the last year we would need to get them in for an exam before prescribing anything.
(The very good girl and boy in this photo are Roux and Gumbo 🥰)

05/24/2024

We will be closed on Monday, May 27th, for Memorial Day.
If you need any medication or prescription food before Tuesday, make sure you come in tomorrow between 8 and 5!
(The dog in this photo is Zerrah, a very sweet and talkative Husky boy!)

05/08/2024

Wow! What a difference a year can make! Some of you might remember this sweet lady, Winky, who we posted back in the Fall. This is her signature "high five" pose.
Since her annual exam last year, Winky has been eating Royal Canin Satiety food which is formulated to help keep your pet feeling full for longer periods of time. Winky was 23 pounds before starting the new food and now she's down to 12.9 pounds!!!
Now that she's done with her weight loss she just has to maintain her new physique. AND the doctor said she can have treats regularly again.

04/15/2024

We are accepting new clients!
If you are looking for a kind and dedicated veterinary clinic to take care of your pet, Kinship is the place.
This precious little bulldog, Smeagol, first came to us when he was just 11 weeks old, and that was almost 3 years ago! Would you believe he LOVES coming to appointments? That's something we hear from a lot of our clients.
Please visit our website or give us a call to get your dog or cat on the books!

Kinship Animal Hospital serves Richmond, Virginia with quality and personalized veterinary care for

03/27/2024

Our kitty friend, Wash, has the right idea here. This weather is perfect for snuggling up with a good book!
He insists that you relax and take it easy for the rest of the day. 😺

03/07/2024

This handsome fella belongs to one of our receptionists, Courtney, and today is his birthday! Jamal is 3 years old today. Happy birthday Jamal! 🥳

ALSO! If you're one of our clients and you have photos of your feline friends that you'd love to see on our page, please text them to our phone number. (804-424-3600) We get plenty of dog photos in the lobby but we're short on kitty pics!

01/25/2024

Let's talk parasite preventions for your pups! We carry several different types of prescriptions for heartworms, fleas, ticks, and other creepy crawlies.
Click through these slides to learn about some of your options. You can pick up all of these except the Simparica Trio in our clinic or you can order any of them (including Simparica!) through our online pharmacy listed on our website.

Any time you purchase in-clinic or through our online pharmacy you're helping to support a small business AND you're guaranteeing your products come directly from the manufacturer.

12/11/2023

Oh, snap! New kitty just dropped.
Is a thing? If not now it is!
Everyone meet Meaux, Dr. Smith's newest addition to his family.

Meaux is one of very few Maine C***s we've had come into the clinic!
(Did you know most cats people think are Maine C***s are actually just chunky Domestic Long-haired cats? But of course we love them all the same!) 😻😻😻

11/30/2023

What's the difference between a hill and a three-legged dog?
One is a slope up and the other is a slow pup! 🤣
Of course we're only kidding! Pets like Goose don't usually let much slow them down; they enjoy happy and healthy lives just like their 4-legged friends.
Do you think a pet store would give the owners 25% off of any pup clothes? 🤔🤭🐕

11/08/2023

This handsome hunk is Fred! As a bigger boy, he has quite the appetite and he is prone to begging for food between meals, sometimes becoming aggressive with his owner. 🙀
Did you know we offer prescription food that can help your pet manage their weight and feel full longer? Next time you see us ask about if a satiety food is a good option for your furry friend!

10/31/2023

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Happy Halloween from this ferocious Queen of the jungle!

10/18/2023

If you've been in the clinic during the past few months your pet may have been seen by our new(ish) Associate Veterinarian, Dr. Tanner Smith! Dr. Smith joined the Kinship team in the spring and he fits in wonderfully with our staff and clientele.

He attended the University of Connecticut as an undergraduate and received his veterinary degree from Atlantic Veterinary College in Canada.

At a young age, Dr. Smith developed a passion for caring for animals while he helped raise dairy goats and chickens on his family’s hobby farm. While in veterinary school, he discovered his love for small animals, with a particular affinity for cats.

In his free time, Dr. Smith enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with his wife and family. He also likes making cat trees for his two feline daughters, Rosie and Mango (pictured here!)

We are so happy to have him with us!

10/06/2023

What could be better than a happy little Pomeranian named Winky waving at you? 🤔 We can't think of anything!
We hope everyone has a fun and relaxing weekend!

10/02/2023

Does today feel like the Mondayest Monday to anyone else?🥵😮‍💨

It's busy over here but smiling faces on sweet pups definitely help! Say hi to these beautiful Akitas, Nyla (7 months) and Koda (11 years)!

09/20/2023

Did you hear?! We're carrying NexGard PLUS now! Even though Summer is winding down, you should still keep your pups on monthly preventatives.

Made by the same manufacturer that makes your HeartGard and NexGard, NexGard PLUS is a single chew that protects your pet from parasites. Instead of giving one of each HeartGard and NexGard monthly you now have the option to give just one Nexgard PLUS each month that will protect them from the same creepy crawlies.

NexGard PLUS chews kill adult fleas and ticks, prevent heartworm disease, and treat and control 3 species of hookworms and 2 species of roundworms.