Name: Patton Veterinary Hospital
Address: 425 East Broadway, Red Lion, PA, 17356, USA
Telephone: 717-246-3611

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Bladder Infection in Dogs and Cats
posted: Jul 20, 2019.

Cystitis in Dogs and Cats Cystitis is the medical term for a bladder infection. Dogs, cats and other animals such as rabbits and guinea Read more
Dealing with Carsick Canines
posted: Jul 13, 2019.

Dealing with Carsick Canines Summer travel plans often include road trips and many people take their dogs along for the ride. But, if your Read more
Pool and Water Safety for Your Pet
posted: Jul 06, 2019.

Pool and Water Safety for Your PetMany dogs enjoy swimming in pools, lakes and at the beach just as much as their pet parents do. If you’re sharing your pool Read more
Problem Patellas: Kneecap injuries in Dogs and Cats
posted: Jun 29, 2019.

Problem Patellas: Kneecap injuries in Dogs and Cats The patella or kneecap is held in place by a tendon and a groove down the Read more
Dizzy Dogs: What Causes Vestibular Disease?
posted: Jun 22, 2019.

Dizzy Dogs: What Causes Vestibular Disease? You come home to find your dog unable to stand up. She keeps circling or stumbling and falling, Read more
Protect Your Pet From the Sun
posted: Jun 15, 2019.

Dogs and cats can wear sunscreen to protect them from UV rays, but be sure to use products that do not contain PABA or zinc oxide which are toxic to pets. Read more
Patton Veterinary Has Our Own Online Pharmacy!
posted: Jun 08, 2019.

Patton Veterinary Hospital online pharmacy Read more
Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Pet
posted: Jun 01, 2019.

York County has one of the highest incidences of Lyme in the United States. While you cannot prevent your pet from ever getting a tick on her, there are ways to reduce the incidence of Lyme disease transmission in dogs. Thankfully, cats are rarely affected by Lyme-only a handful of reported cases have been documented in immune compromised cats. Read more
Cats and Hairballs: What are they and What Can we do to Stop Them?
posted: May 31, 2019.

We all know cats vomit from time to time—usually on the white rug or maybe on someone’s shoes. Vomiting can be caused by any number of medical problems, but one Read more
Four Pet Myths Debunked
posted: May 31, 2019.

There are a lot of myths and mis-information about dogs and cats out there. Today, we look at four common myths about our favorite furry companions.A warm, dry nose means Read more
How Do I Know if My Pet is in Pain?
posted: May 31, 2019.

At Patton Veterinary Hospital, we are asked this question a lot: Is my pet in pain? No one wants their pet to suffer, but our dogs and cats and other Read more
It's Flea and Tick Season: Is Your Pet Protected?
posted: May 31, 2019.

Even though the weather can’t seem to make up its mind, it is officially spring in Pennsylvania. That means it’s time to think about protecting your pets against those nasty Read more
Pill Your Pet Without the Drama
posted: May 31, 2019.

Our pets often need to take medications for both preventative purposes such as monthly heartworm products or sometimes on a daily basis for chronic illnesses such epilepsy or hyperthyroidism. But Read more
Prosthetics for Pets
posted: May 31, 2019.

In keeping with my recent theme of technological advances for pets with Televet remote medicine and the Freestyle Libre glucose monitor, let’s talk about the use of 3-D printers in Read more
Rabbit Reproduction and What to Do if you Find a Rabbit’s Nest
posted: May 31, 2019.

With Easter just around the corner, bunnies are everywhere! The Eastern Cottontail rabbit is the main species in Pennsylvania. Wild rabbits begin nesting mid-March through earlySeptember. A rabbit doe can Read more
Telemedicine Comes to Patton Veterinary Hospital with Televet
posted: May 31, 2019.

Ever wished you could contact your vet and get help from home instead of bringing your pet to the veterinary office? With telemedicine and a new app called Televet, this Read more