Blog

• posted: Mar. 28, 2026

Turkey Tail Mushroom: Does it Really Shrink Lipomas in Dogs?             Medicinal mushrooms have been around for thousands of years, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine practices. Read More

• posted: Mar. 21, 2026

Most Common Toxins Affecting Pets in 2025             March is pet poison awareness month so let’s find out the top toxins reported in 2025.  Chocolate is the Read More

• posted: Mar. 14, 2026

Understanding Pet Allergies: Atopic Dermatitis Does your pet constantly scratch, lick their paws, or develop recurring ear or skin infections? These may be signs of atopic dermatitis, a common allergic skin Read More

• posted: Mar. 07, 2026

The Benefits of Annual Wellness Exams Our pets are family, and we all want them to live long, healthy lives. Annual wellness exams are an important part of keeping pets healthy. Read More

• posted: Feb. 27, 2026

Heart Health in Pets Heart disease affects roughly 1 in 10 dogs and 1 in 15 cats during their lifespans.  While congenital heart disease is possible, the incidence of heart disease Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2026

Dental Care for Pocket Pets: Why It Matters More Than You Think When we think about dental care for pets, dogs and cats usually come to mind. But dental health is Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2026

February Is National Pet Dental Health Month February is National Dental Health Month for pets! Let’s be honest—most of us are not brushing our pets’ teeth every day. If you are, Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2026

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: What It Is and How to Help Your Pet Many dog owners have returned home to chewed furniture, soiled carpets, or a dog who seems frantic after Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2026

Vomiting in Pets: When Is It an Emergency and When Can It Wait? Vomiting is one of the most common reasons dogs and cats are brought to the veterinary hospital. While Read More

• posted: Jan. 18, 2026

Enrichment Ideas for Senior Pets             Just like older humans, senior dogs and cats can sometimes experience changes in behavior and memory called cognitive dysfunction which Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2026

Three Tips for Creating a Cat-Friendly Home             Cats make wonderful pets and companions; however, they do require certain things to keep them happy and to Read More

• posted: Jan. 11, 2026

Cold Weather Tips for Pets                We’ve had some ups and downs in our temperatures so far, but we are officially a few weeks into Read More

• posted: Jan. 01, 2026

How to Decipher Your Cat’s Dialog             Cats make lots of different vocalizations, some solely for our benefit! Cats have a complex system of communication that Read More

• posted: Dec. 28, 2025

Four Scents Cats Hate!             Cats may not have quite the same powerful sense of smell that dogs possess, but they have more scent receptors than Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2025

Holiday Hazards                Christmas is here and Patton Veterinary Hospital wants you and your pets to enjoy the season safely. Here are some tips for Read More

• posted: Dec. 11, 2025

Lipomas in Dogs and Cats             Dogs, and less commonly, cats sometimes develop benign or non-cancerous tumors composed of fat cells. These tumors are known as Read More