posted: Aug. 08, 2020.

Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?                Cats are complex creatures to say the least, but we love our fabulous felines! When we think of cats, Read more

posted: Aug. 01, 2020.

Nail Trims                One of our most requested veterinary services has been nail trims.  Trimming a dog’s or cat’s (or rabbit’s, bird’s, you name it!) Read more

posted: Jul. 25, 2020.

Can Pets Get Poison Ivy?                We probably all know the old rhyme about poison ivy—"leaves of three, let it be”—but, our pets can’t count Read more

posted: Jul. 17, 2020.

Keep Your Pets Safe from Heat Stroke                With temperatures in the 90’s in Pennsylvania this summer, pets (and people!) may be prone to heat Read more

posted: Jul. 12, 2020.

Toxic Toads?                It’s a humid summer night. Your dog or cat goes outside, sniffs around in the grass, picks something up then backs away Read more

posted: Jul. 04, 2020.

Skunked? Learn How to Get Rid of the Smell!                Nothing on earth smells quite as bad as skunk odor.  Skunks can direct the spray Read more

posted: Jun. 27, 2020.

Storm and Noise Phobias                July fourth is just around the corner.  I know, right? Where has the summer gone already? Independence Day means fireworks Read more

posted: Jun. 21, 2020.

Should I Microchip My Pet?             The main purpose of having a microchip implanted is so that your pet can be reunited with you in the Read more

posted: Jun. 13, 2020.

Ewww! Hairballs!                If you own a cat, chances are very high that you’ve seen a hairball first hand.  That hacking gagging sound followed by Read more

posted: Jun. 07, 2020.

Fleas and Ticks on Cats                It’s hard to believe it’s June already and summer is just around the corner.  Hot, humid weather is prime Read more

posted: May 30, 2020.

Giardia in Dogs and Cats                Giardia is a fairly common parasite in York County and South Central Pennsylvania.  But what exactly is giardia and Read more

posted: May 23, 2020.

Dogs are being trained to detect coronavirus by scent                Dogs have incredible noses. Their acute sense of smell allows them to perform search and Read more

posted: May 16, 2020.

Socializing Puppies during the Pandemic                We’ve been seeing lots of new puppies lately at Patton! It’s great that so many dogs are being adopted Read more

posted: May 09, 2020.

Lyme Disease in Pets                As if we don’t have enough to worry about right now, spring brings forth fleas and ticks which can infest Read more

posted: May 03, 2020.

Mighty Mites!                Dogs and cats as well as birds, guinea pigs and other animals can be infested with various types of external parasites including Read more

posted: Apr. 26, 2020.

Dangers of Raw Diets in Dogs and Cats                Raw diets may seem like a good idea as a “natural” diet to feed your pet. Read more