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• posted: Dec. 07, 2019

Shopping for Your Pet?  Best Toys for Tough Chewers                Are you looking for Christmas or Hannukah gifts for your dog?  Eighty percent of Americans Read More

• posted: Nov. 22, 2019

Have a Happy Thanksgiving with Your Furry Friends!                Where did this year go? It’s Thanksgiving already and that means our annual PSA on safety Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2019

Discussed entropion, a genetic condition in which the eyelid turns under allowing eyelashes and hair to rub the eye causing pain and excessive discharge. In most cases, it must be surgically corrected. Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2019

We all assume we'll outlive our pets. But what if we die or become incapacitated and are no longer able to care for our pets? This article offers tips on how to plan for your pet's care should you become unable to do so. Read More

• posted: Nov. 10, 2019

Allergic to Cats? New Therapies are on the Horizon                As many as one in seven people are allergic to cats, yet many of these Read More

• posted: Nov. 03, 2019

Discusses exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) diagnosis, symptoms and treatment in pets. Read More

• posted: Oct. 28, 2019

Have a Fear-Free Halloween for your Pet                Halloween is a fun holiday for most of us, but, for our pets, people in spooky costumes, Read More

• posted: Oct. 06, 2019

Pumpkin for Pets                October is upon us and that makes us think of all things fall including pumpkins!  While they make great decorations, pies Read More

• posted: Sep. 28, 2019

What to do if your Pet has Diarrhea                Diarrhea is probably one of the most common illnesses that Patton’s veterinarians see on a daily Read More

• posted: Sep. 22, 2019

What the Heck is a Hot Spot?                Late summer and early fall are still prime time for allergies in our dogs and cats. Dogs Read More

• posted: Sep. 14, 2019

Discusses dietary needs of domsetic cats, whether or not grain free diets are healthy for cats Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2019

EGC: Not So Easy as 1-2-3 Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex in Cats               Eosinophilic granuloma complex, or EGC for short, is a complicated and incompletely understood condition Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2019

Discusses fleas, flea control Read More

• posted: Aug. 25, 2019

Kennel Cough               We’ve been seeing quite a few cases of kennel cough lately so I thought this would be a good time to discuss Read More

• posted: Aug. 19, 2019

Can I put that in my Pet’s Ear?                Wax in the ears and ear infections are common problems with our pets.  Home remedies abound Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2019

Pet Care Advice on the Internet: The Good, the Bad and the Crazy               Let’s face it, in today’s digital world, almost everyone relies on Read More