Blog: feline

Urinary Obstructions – A Medical Emergency

A frequent medical emergency that is common in our feline friends is obstruction of the urinary tract.

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Vet Clinics and Cat Visits

It’s that time of year, where the focus at the Mountain Road Animal Hospital is on cats. For the next couple of months, we will be hopefully knee-deep in kitties!

Ear Mites & Your Cat

What is an Ear Mite? The ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) is a parasite that typically lives in the ears of cats, dogs, rabbits, and ferrets. These are barely visible to the naked eye. This is one of the most common external parasites found on cats, second only to fleas. What…

I Think My Pet is in “Heat” – What do I do Now?

Written by Dr. Chantal Rittwage Lost track of time?  Did her first heat come earlier than expected? Rescued a cat and were unsure of how old she was when you took her in?  Considering breeding?  Have a large or giant breed dog and your vet recommended waiting until after her…