Columbia Animal Clinic

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas! Just a reminder the clinic closes at noon today so the staff can do their Christmas Party and gift exchange and then go home to be with their families. The clinic will remain closed until Thursday December 26th at 930am. There will be no one available to answer any phone calls or text messages during this time.
Columbia Animal Clinic is not an emergency clinic. If you feel you have an emergency please contact your nearest emergency clinic. Thank you and have a safe holiday season.

12/17/2024

Bill has been a long time client here at Columbia Animal Clinic. We truly thank him for trusting us with his dogs over the years.

Thor has been coming to us since he was a baby and is the best boy.

We thought we would share with you all the joy these two are giving to those at the Cleveland Clinic.

12/05/2024

Felix is always creeping!

12/04/2024

Ever wonder why your cat doesn't want to eat the bottom layer of the food in their dish? It's all in the whiskers!

Cat whiskers, also known as vibrissae, are cats’ most important sensory organs, helping them understand their environment and navigate the world:

•Sensation: Whiskers are very sensitive to vibrations and changes in the air, allowing cats to sense objects without seeing them. The whiskers are full of nerve receptors and sensory cells that transmit tactile information to the brain.

•Navigation: Whiskers help cats navigate their surroundings, especially in low light or dark conditions. They can detect subtle changes in air currents, which helps cats avoid obstacles.

•Spatial memory: Cats use their whiskers to build a mental map of their surroundings.

•Balance and orientation: Whiskers help cats maintain their balance and sense of orientation.

•Hunting: Whiskers help cats hunt by guiding prey into their grasp.

Here are some other facts about cat whiskers:

•Whiskers are made from keratin, just like human hair, but they're much thicker.

•Cats are born with two sets of 12 whiskers, arranged in four lines on each side of their face.

•The length of a cat's whiskers depends on their breed. Longer-haired cats, like the Maine c**n, have longer whiskers.

•Whiskers grow back if the follicle isn't injured, and it takes about two weeks for them to grow back.

•Cats prefer to eat and drink from wide bowls, so their whiskers don't hit the sides.

•Each whisker is attached to a muscle, which allows the cat to control its movement.

10/14/2024

Happy Vet Tech Week to all of our amazing technicians!

09/15/2024

Can we please normalize Veterinary Medicine and treat it like Human Medicine?

-Call in ADVANCE to make wellness appointments. We are extremely busy, especially now, so it may take a week or two to fit you in.

-If it's an emergency, by all means, call your primary care veterinarian first, but if we can't fit you in, GO TO AN EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. Don't yell and scream and demand to be seen because you've been "a long time client". You wouldn't call your pediatrician in the middle of the day and demand them to treat your son/daughter's broken leg would you?

-If going to an emergency hospital, be prepared to wait. Animal ER works just like Human ER. Most critical cases are seen first. Doesn't mean you won't get care, it just means you may have to wait a couple of hours.
-Yes, ER may cost more, but they're equipped with more staff and equipment to accommodate emergency situations.
-It takes time to do things. Lots of time. Running bloodwork, taking xrays, filling meds, etc. IT TAKES TIME. Be patient. Veterinary Nurses in ER will usually have multiple cases at once, and most times there is only ONE Veterinarian.

-We are ALL VERY OVERWHELMED and STRESSED. We love our jobs and our patients but we only have so many hours in the day.

PLEASE BE KIND. Be courteous, be understanding and please, please, please just be better prepared. Veterinary Medicine is not here to cater to you.

Thank you.

Please spay and neuter your pets.
Vaccines are a good thing.
Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes.
❤ So just because your pet doesn't "really" go outside, mosquitoes do not need an invitation to come inside.
Fleas and ticks can come in on you or even under door frames, please protect your pet with flea and tick medication

09/09/2024

Hey everyone! I have been asked by several clients if I would be willing to sell some of the shirts they have seen me wear here at the clinic. I've decided that I would give it a go and see how many were interested. Please read the instructions carefully.

08/30/2024

Just a reminder the clinic will be closed as of 2pm today, August 30th until 9:30am on Tuesday September 3rd. There will not be anyone available to answer phone calls or text messages.

If you feel you have an emergency during this time please call Animal Clinic Northview, Greystone Animal Hospital and Urgent Care, WestPark Animal Hospital, Medvet, or Metropolitan Animal Hospital.

Thank you and have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

08/05/2024

Just a heads up route 82 is closed in Strongsville. If you are heading to the clinic from this way please allow yourself ample time.

07/19/2024

Please bear with us today as we seem to have no internet connection at the moment. The internet controls our entire system and our phones. We are working diligently to get this figured out

07/08/2024

Spectrum internet is out in the area. Columbia Animal Clinic has no internet therefore we have no phones either. This is an issue that spectrum is aware of and they are working on it.

07/01/2024

Just a reminder the clinic will be closed as of 7pm on Wednesday July 3rd until 9:30am on Monday July 8th. Please make sure if you need any medications for your pets you have them called in by Wednesday morning for pick up before 7pm Wednesday night.

No one will be available to answer phone calls or text messages. If you feel you have an emergency please contact your nearest emergency clinic.

Thank you and have a happy and safe holiday!

06/24/2024

Just a reminder the clinic will be closed as of 7pm Wednesday July 3rd until 9:30am July 8th. No one will be available to answer text messages or phone calls. If you feel you have an emergency please contact your nearest emergency hospital.

Please plan ahead and get any medications needed before the end of the day on the 3rd.

05/28/2024

Columbia Homecoming is looking for all the bestest boys and girls to participate in their pet parade. You do not have to live in Columbia Station to participate. You can find all the info at www.columboahometownfestival.com

05/21/2024

05/21/2024

Hello CAC family. Just a reminder that firework season is approaching quickly and we all know it lasts for a couple months. Your pet afraid of fireworks, thunderstorms, or gun shots? Contact us to get medication to help your pets feel calmer during this stressful time. Don't wait until the last minute.

04/29/2024

The ticks are out big time now. Be sure to put your pets on flea and tick prevention!!!