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• posted: Aug. 02, 2019

Can my cat eat that?! Part 1 Understanding feline nutritional requirementsAs a veterinarian, pet mom, and consumer today, there are endless options for just about anything you can imagine.   Since Read More

• posted: Jul. 27, 2019

Help Your Puppy be a Social Butterfly               Dogs are social creatures. Most of them love being around both humans and other dogs. However, behavior Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 2019

Cystitis in Dogs and Cats               Cystitis is the medical term for a bladder infection. Dogs, cats and other animals such as rabbits and guinea Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2019

Dealing with Carsick Canines               Summer travel plans often include road trips and many people take their dogs along for the ride. But, if your Read More

• posted: Jul. 06, 2019

Pool and Water Safety for Your PetMany dogs enjoy swimming in pools, lakes and at the beach just as much as their pet parents do.  If you’re sharing your pool Read More

• posted: Jun. 29, 2019

Problem Patellas:  Kneecap injuries in Dogs and Cats               The patella or kneecap is held in place by a tendon and a groove down the Read More

• posted: Jun. 22, 2019

Dizzy Dogs: What Causes Vestibular Disease?                You come home to find your dog unable to stand up. She keeps circling or stumbling and falling, Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2019

Dogs and cats can wear sunscreen to protect them from UV rays, but be sure to use products that do not contain PABA or zinc oxide which are toxic to pets. Read More

• posted: Jun. 08, 2019

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• posted: May 31, 2019

We all know cats vomit from time to time—usually on the white rug or maybe on someone’s shoes.  Vomiting can be caused by any number of medical problems, but one Read More

• posted: May 31, 2019

There are a lot of myths and mis-information about dogs and cats out there. Today, we look at four common myths about our favorite furry companions.A warm, dry nose means Read More

• posted: May 31, 2019

 At Patton Veterinary Hospital, we are asked this question a lot:  Is my pet in pain?  No one wants their pet to suffer, but our dogs and cats and other Read More

• posted: May 31, 2019

Even though the weather can’t seem to make up its mind, it is officially spring in Pennsylvania. That means it’s time to think about protecting your pets against those nasty Read More

• posted: May 31, 2019

Our pets often need to take medications for both preventative purposes such as monthly heartworm products or sometimes on a daily basis for chronic illnesses such epilepsy or hyperthyroidism. But Read More

• posted: May 31, 2019

In keeping with my recent theme of technological advances for pets with Televet remote medicine and the Freestyle Libre glucose monitor, let’s talk about the use of 3-D printers in Read More

• posted: May 31, 2019

Ever wished you could contact your vet and get help from home instead of bringing your pet to the veterinary office?  With telemedicine and a new app called Televet, this Read More