Animal hospital Columbia MD

The Common Cold in Cats Like the Birman

When you get a cold, do you stop to ask yourself if it’s possible for your cat to catch your cold? If you own a Birman cat or another breed of cat then you might want to think twice before getting to close to your feline friend when you have a cold. That’s right; yourContinue reading “The Common Cold in Cats Like the Birman”

What to Do If Your Japanese Bobtail Cat ScratchesHer Eye

If you own a cat or have been around cats then you are probably already aware of how much cats love to climb, go on the hunt, and prowl around indoors and outdoors. Sometimes these instinctive habits can get cats into trouble or even cause an injury. Eye injuries are especially dangerous as a slightContinue reading “What to Do If Your Japanese Bobtail Cat ScratchesHer Eye”

How do Guinea Pigs Communicate?

Most animals are social and enjoy communicating with one another or even with their human. Guinea pigs are no exception. They love to talk with other guinea pigs and with their people. If you’ve witnessed a nose touch among guinea pigs or whistling then you’ve already witnessed some communication methods. In general, guinea pigs useContinue reading “How do Guinea Pigs Communicate?”

Preventing Plague in Cats

Yersinia pestis is a type of bacteria that causes 3 types of plagues. During 2017 in the state of Colorado, one such plague was reported – this was the most recent case. But, plagues are quite treatable and should not cause any serious alarm. When fleas feed on disease-carrying animals such as rodents, they canContinue reading “Preventing Plague in Cats”

Pros And Cons of Radioactive Iodine Therapy For Feline Hyperthyroidism

Among the various treatment options for hyperthyroidism in cats, radioactive iodine therapy is considered by many experts as the best treatment option. It works by destroying the tumor that is causing the hyperactivity of the thyroid gland without causing any damage to the tissues that surround the thyroid gland. However, it has its pros andContinue reading “Pros And Cons of Radioactive Iodine Therapy For Feline Hyperthyroidism”