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

posted: Apr. 20, 2020.

COVID-19 in Big Cats-Are Housecats at Risk, Too?                On April 5, 2020, a Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo tested positive for the COVID-19 virus Read more

posted: Apr. 13, 2020.

Protect Your Dog and Cat Against Heartworm Disease                April marks national heartworm disease awareness month. With warming weather and spring rains, mosquitoes will soon Read more

posted: Apr. 05, 2020.

Five Fun Facts About Rabbits Many of us will celebrate Easter this weekend and no animal is more synonymous with Easter than the rabbit.  While bunnies are out and about all Read more

posted: Mar. 29, 2020.

Deciphering Cat Language: What does it mean when cats swish their tails and other cues?                Cats are relatively enigmatic creatures, but they can be Read more

posted: Mar. 21, 2020.

Self-isolating with Your Pets Due to COVID-19? Ideas to Keep Pets (and you!) Busy and What to Pack in a Crisis Kit                Life is certainly Read more