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Marriottsville Animal Hospital

Marriottsville Animal Hospital is a veterinary services provider for pets in Marriottsville, Maryland and the surrounding Howard County area.

Marriottsville Animal Hospital

Our state-of-the-art hospital is outfitted with the best amenities for your pet’s comfort and recovery. With decades of veterinary experience, our doctors and technicians not only treat your pets, but also provide a pleasant healing experience – replete with the same pampering you’d give them at home. We specialize in birds, cats, dogs, and rabbits. We also see exotics.

09/11/2026

🧠🐾 Can Pets Get Forgetful?

They walked into the room and seem to have forgotten why they’re there. Relatable, right? 😅

But as dogs and cats get older, changes that look like simple “forgetfulness” can sometimes be signs of something more. Senior pets can experience cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS)—an age-related decline in brain function sometimes compared to dementia in people.

Signs can be surprisingly subtle:
🧱 Getting stuck in corners or behind furniture
🌙 Sleeping more during the day and wandering at night
❓ Seeming confused in familiar places
🚪 Forgetting familiar routines or where to go outside
❤️ Interacting differently with family members
🐾 Pacing or wandering without an obvious purpose

It can be tempting to chalk these behaviours up to “they’re just getting old,” but changes in behaviour are worth mentioning to your veterinarian. Other medical conditions can cause similar signs, and identifying what’s happening can help us find ways to support your pet’s comfort and quality of life.

Growing older may change how our pets experience the world—but they still deserve plenty of patience, love, and support along the way. 💛

09/09/2026

💭🐾 Do Pets Dream?

The twitching paws.
The tiny woofs.
The whiskers moving.
The sudden attempt to run a marathon…while completely asleep. 😂

So, what’s actually happening?

Yes, evidence suggests that pets do dream!

Dogs and cats experience REM sleep—the stage of sleep most closely associated with vivid dreaming in humans.

During this stage, you might notice:
🐶 Paws twitching or legs “running”
🐱 Whiskers moving or little sleep chatters
👀 Eyes moving beneath closed eyelids
🐾 Tiny movements of the ears or face
💬 The occasional muffled bark, whimper, or meow

What are they dreaming about? We can’t ask them, but researchers believe animals may replay parts of their everyday experiences during sleep. Which raises a VERY important question… Is your dog dreaming about that morning walk? Is your cat finally catching the bird outside the window? Or are they both dreaming about the sound of the treat bag opening? 🤔😂

Whatever adventure they’re on, it might be best to let sleeping pets lie. ❤️💤

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of all our amazing team members and the wonderful pet parents we serve. 🐾 Thank you for trusting us with the care of your furry family members!

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing holiday! Enjoy the day off with your loved ones—both two-legged and four-legged! ❤️

09/04/2026

👀 Why Does Your Dog Stare At You?

You know the look.
You’re eating dinner.
Stare.
You’re getting ready for bed.
Stare.
You’re simply existing.
STARE. 👁️👁️
Not creepy at all. (Usually.) 😂

Dogs use eye contact as a way to communicate with us. That intense gaze might mean:
🐾 “I need something.”
❤️ “I like being close to you.”
🥓 “Are you going to finish that?”
🧠 “You seem different today.”

Dogs are incredibly observant and can learn to read our routines, body language, and even emotional cues.

Eye contact can also be an important part of the bond they share with their favorite humans.

Fun fact: Studies have found that mutual gazing between dogs and their owners can increase oxytocin—the same hormone associated with bonding between parents and babies. 🥹❤️ So sometimes that stare really does mean “I love you.”

What do you think your dog is trying to tell you? 👇

09/02/2026

🐶 Why Is My Dog Scooting?

Ah, the infamous butt-drag across the carpet. 😳

Your dog may look like they’re attempting a very questionable form of transportation, but scooting usually means something back there is bothering them.

Common culprits include:
🍑 Full or irritated a**l glands — one of the most common reasons
🪱 Parasites — certain intestinal parasites can cause itching
🌿 Allergies or skin irritation — itchy skin doesn’t stop at the tail
💩 Something stuck — sometimes the explanation really is that simple

An occasional scoot may not be cause for panic, but frequent scooting, licking, swelling, odor, discomfort, or changes around the rear end deserve a closer look.

And while your carpet may be getting a very personal message from your dog…we’d rather you give us a call. 😂🐾

08/31/2026

🐾 Do pets actually get wiser with age?

Maybe not in the way we think of human wisdom—but ask anyone who's shared their life with a senior pet, and they'll probably tell you they do. Over the years, our pets seem to trade youthful mischief for something different. They learn our routines, recognize our moods, know exactly when dinner is five minutes late, and somehow always manage to find the sunniest spot in the house. They may not be solving philosophy problems, but they become remarkably good at understanding the people and world around them.

Science tells us that dogs can continue learning throughout their lives, even as they process new information a little more slowly with age. They also build years of experience, recognizing familiar people, routines, and environments.

Maybe that's why so many senior pets seem calmer, more patient, and perfectly content simply being close to the people they love.

Perhaps wisdom isn't about knowing everything.

Perhaps it's about knowing what matters.

❤️ A warm bed.
❤️ A familiar face.
❤️ A favorite toy.
❤️ One more walk.
❤️ One more treat.
❤️ One more day with the people they love.

We think our senior pets have life figured out better than most of us. 💛

08/28/2026

🌈🐾 August 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day.

Some pets stay with us for a season.

Others stay with us for a lifetime...
..and all of them leave paw prints on our hearts forever.

Today, we honor the companions who greeted us at the door, curled up beside us after a long day, celebrated our happiest moments, and quietly comforted us through our hardest ones.

The love we share with our pets never truly ends. It lives on in the routines we still remember, the photos we can't help but smile at, the toys we can't quite put away, and the countless memories that make us laugh through the tears.

As a veterinary team, we know saying goodbye is one of the hardest parts of loving a pet. It's also one of the greatest privileges to have known a love so deep that their absence is still felt.

Today, we invite you to take a moment to remember the pets who helped shape your life. Whether they crossed the Rainbow Bridge recently or many years ago, they'll always be part of your story.

Until we meet again. ❤️🌈

08/26/2026

📦🐾 If your pet had an Amazon purchase history... we'd have some questions. 😂

🐶 Dog's Recent Orders
✔️ 47 tennis balls
✔️ Indestructible toy (we'll see about that)
✔️ "World's Strongest" leash (challenge accepted)
✔️ Giant stick... somehow Prime eligible
✔️ 50-pound bag of treats
✔️ Couch replacement fund

🐱 Cat's Recent Orders
✔️ Empty cardboard boxes
✔️ Window hammock for neighborhood surveillance
✔️ Catnip banana
✔️ Bird feeder
✔️ Rotisserie chicken
✔️ 63 fake mice...

Meanwhile... your pet somehow spent $847.32 and you're still picking up p**p. 😂

What do you think would be the #1 item in your pet's Amazon order history?

08/24/2026

📚🐾 Back to School... Is Your Pet Ready for the New Semester?

While the kids are getting ready for class, it's the perfect time to make sure your pet is ready for the season ahead, too!

Think of this as your pet's Back-to-School Report Card:

✅ Vaccines up to date
✅ Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention current
✅ Annual wellness exam completed
✅ Dental health checked
✅ Microchip information up to date
✅ Excellent attendance at veterinary visits

Just like routine checkups help children stay healthy and ready to learn, preventive veterinary care helps your pet stay happy, healthy, and ready for every adventure the season brings.

If your pet has a few boxes left unchecked, don't worry—there's still time to get them caught up before the busy fall season begins.

After all, the best students are the ones who come prepared... and we think your pet deserves an A+ in health! 🎓🐶🐱

08/21/2026

😂🐾 It's time to lovingly roast our pets...

We'll go first.

🐶 "He's lucky he's cute because he's definitely not helping with the mortgage."

A few more we've heard over the years...

🐱 "She acts like she's never been fed... immediately after finishing breakfast."

🐶 "He has two hobbies: shedding and supervising."

🐱 "She screams until I fill the food bowl... then walks away."

🐶 "He'll bark at a leaf but welcome the delivery driver like an old friend."

🐱 "She knocked it off the counter just to see what would happen."

🐶 "His recall is excellent... unless there's literally anything more interesting."

🐱 "She pays rent exclusively in attitude."

🐶 "He's an emotional support animal... for himself."

🐾 Your turn... Roast your pet in one sentence. Keep it playful—we can't wait to hear what your furry little freeloaders have been up to. 😂

Address

2020 Marriottsville Road, Ste A
Marriottsville, MD
21104

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+14104802222

Website

http://marriottsvilleanimalhospital.com/

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