Quick links:
Training and Day Care
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Emergency & Referral
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Pet Care Info
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Euthanasia & Grieving
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Pet Travel
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Wildlife Rescue
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Other Resources
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Training and Day Care 〰️ Emergency & Referral 〰️ Pet Care Info 〰️ Euthanasia & Grieving 〰️ Pet Travel 〰️ Wildlife Rescue 〰️ Other Resources 〰️
training and day care
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We highly recommend Macatawa Dog Training for your dog’s daycare and training needs - and they are right up the street! From puppy basics to complicated behavioral problems, Erin Smith is knowledgeable and experienced. She holds puppy classes to help you learn to train your new baby,, performs home visits to consult effectively regarding behavior concerns, and may offer board and train. Give Erin a call to find out more about how she can help you AND your dog!
Dog’s Bay has two locations - one on the north side of Holland and one south near Saugatuck. They day care, and boarding, and training services. We especially recommend their puppy socialization program! “Puppy Preschool” guides your pup through stages of normal development with the goal of resiliency and confidence. Introduction to different (safe) playmates, sounds, footing, and intellectual games are utilized in a controlled manner which creates positive responses.
emergency and specialty care
If your pet is having a medical emergency during business hours - call us first! We book appointments, but may have availability to see urgent cases. Bringing your pet to a familiar team of health care professionals you trust is always ideal, and our services are usually significantly more affordable. However, after hours EVCC is available to help right here in Holland. Dogs and cats only.
If your exotic pet is having a medical emergency during business hours - call us first! We book appointments, but may have availability to see urgent cases and will help if we possibly can. After hours, Animal Emergency Hospital (AEH) at the Byron center location is your best bet for exotic pet emergencies. They see exotic pets and may have an exotics veterinarian on call.
If you live closer to Kalamazoo than Grand Rapids, VCA may be your preferred after hours ER or specialty care. For orthopedic and advanced surgery needs, Dr. Steven Baker is highly recommended for his incredible surgical skills and amazing bedside manner.
Grand Rapids comprehensive veterinary referral hospital. If your pet requires advanced diagnostics, orthopedic surgery, or a consult with a veterinary specialist (internal medicine, ophthalmology, etc.), we may refer you to this hospital for continued care. Rest assured, Kingdom will be awaiting updates and here to help you with any necessary follow up care.
pet care
Is your cat urinating outside their box? Fighting with housemates? Overgrooming? Indoor cats can become stressed for many different reasons. OSU Indoor Pet Initiative is a great resource where you can learn how you can modify your cat's environment to reduce these unwanted behaviors. Your cat will thank you!
When it comes to reptiles, husbandry is EVERYTHING. The proper enclosure, lighting, temperature, humidity, and diet required to keep a bearded dragon, a ball python, or a leopard gecko healthy are extremely different! Visit Reptifiles for a good place to start learning about the specific needs for your specific pet.
Birds are some of the more complex and intelligent species we call pets. Visit LaFeber’s care pages for ways to improve and maximize your bird’s health - physical and emotional.
Did you know a seed only diet is not good for your bird?? Visit Harrison’s site to learn more about avian nutrition, and check out their Quick Tips for diet conversion from seeds to pellets. We know it can be tricky, but it is worth it for your pet bird.
Whether you’ve never had a pet rabbit before, or you’re looking for tips to safely introduce a second bunny, House Rabbit Society is a great resource to learn about behavior, bonding, diet, health care, and more. Don’t forget to call Kingdom to schedule your rabbit’s spay or neuter to avoid cancer, pregnancy, and unwanted behaviors!
euthanasia & grieving
Making the decision to help your pet pass peacefully is so difficult. When the time comes, Kingdom Animal Hospital is here to ease the pain for your pet, and make the process as peaceful for you both as possible. See additional resources below which may be helpful to you on this end of life journey:
We recommend using this form to help evaluate your pet’s quality of life as they age. If you need additional guidance, our veterinarians are always here to help you assess.
When you lose a pet, in addition to dealing with your own grief you may be worried about how your other pets are coping. Pets feel our emotions and may be sensitive to the loss of an animal companion. Like us, their reactions may vary. Visit this site for more information on helping your pet adjust.
Pets are family, and you may need additional support to help you cope with a loss. That is ok. There are many resources available linked here, and if there is anything we at Kingdom can do to support you - please reach out. We all know first hand how difficult pet loss is.
wildlife
Kingdom will help in the case of overt suffering (euthanasia for mortally wounded wildlife), but we are not wildlife rehabilitators. Contact these resources if you find a wild animal in need:
Michigan Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators (DNR) - Squirrels, Turtles
Falconshire Raptors - Raptor Rescue
pet travel
Planning to travel with your pet? Always check your specific airline requirements (i.e. Delta, United, etc.). If you are traveling internationally, be sure to plan plenty of time (weeks to months) to complete any import requirements. The information you need can be found on the USDA website, and depends on your destination.
other resources
Asking your veterinarian at Kingdom is always best, but Veterinary Partner is a good place to find accurate information about specific animal diseases.
For breed specific pre-breeding health testing recommendations, visit the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Canine Health Information Center (CHIC). All dog owners considering breeding are strongly encouraged to learn how they can better their breed of choice through health testing to choose ideal breeding stock.
Pet Poison Control
Did your pet eat something they shouldn’t have? Call the Pet Poison Helpline immediately with the following details: WHAT was consumed (exact details on ingredients and strength if applicable)? HOW MUCH (estimate the MOST they could have possibly ingested)? HOW LONG ago was the item ingested? HOW BIG is your pet (your pet’s weight matters)? Kingdom Animal Hospital is here to help, but specific unusual toxins may require a poison control call for guidance.