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• posted: Jan. 16, 2021

Hamster Husbandry: What Should You Know Before Owning a Hamster? Hamsters have become a favorite first pet for children and are also very popular among adults.  But what are some important Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2021

Should I Bathe my Cat?                Most cats do not enjoy getting a bath. But why are our feline friends so resistant to bathing and Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2021

Feline Leukemia Virus in Cats                Feline leukemia is fairly common in cats, especially outdoor cats.  This virus is contagious, but only to other cats Read More

• posted: Dec. 26, 2020

Trends for Pets in 2021                I don’t think too many of us will be sad to see 2020 go.  However, many pets found their Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2020

Keeping Pets Safe in Cold Temperatures                With our recent snowstorm, many dogs (and possibly a few cats!) enjoyed romping in the white stuff.  But Read More

• posted: Dec. 12, 2020

Picky Pet? What to do when your pet won’t eat                Some dogs (and cats!) clear their plates in seconds flat. Others…not so much. There Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2020

Are Cranberries Healthy for Pets?                Cranberries are popular this time of year and their sweet-tart flavor is tasty. But, can we share them with Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2020

Three Mysterious Feline Behaviors Explained                Cats are mysterious creatures and exhibit a number of, well, odd behaviors.  Let’s explore a few to see what Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2020

Pancreatitis in Pets                Pancreatitis is a common cause of vomiting in dogs and cats, especially around the holidays when we tend to want to Read More

• posted: Nov. 14, 2020

Tick Myths                It’s November in Pennsylvania which means a mixed bag of weather—75F one day, 45 the next. But ticks disappear this time of Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2020

November is Diabetes Awareness Month                Diabetes mellitus is a common disease of middle aged and older pets.  Obesity can be a contributing factor.  The Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2020

Cats are twice as likely to survive snake bites than dogs                Thankfully, Pennsylvania only has a few species of venomous snakes and the copperhead Read More

• posted: Oct. 25, 2020

Help Pets Have a Fear-Free Halloween                Halloween is a fun holiday for most of us, though maybe wearing masks is a little less desirable Read More

• posted: Oct. 17, 2020

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs Hip dysplasia is a common orthopedic problem in dogs. But what is it, what are the risk factors and how is it treated?  Read on for more Read More

• posted: Oct. 10, 2020

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week!                Every October, we celebrate Veterinary Technician Week. Vet techs are indispensable to the veterinary field.  While they have a Read More

• posted: Oct. 03, 2020

Are Spotted Lanternflies Toxic to Pets?                The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive insect species spreading across the United States that can damage fruit trees—particularly Read More