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• 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. 05, 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

• 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