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• 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

• posted: May 31, 2019

We love our dogs and many of us kiss our dogs and allow them to lick or kiss us, too.  But, if you have a dog who eats poo (also Read More

• posted: May 31, 2019

The internet and social media can be great for finding information and for entertainment. However, there is a lot of misinformation out there, too.  This week, we look at some Read More

• posted: May 31, 2019

Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV), more commonly known as “bloat” is a life-threatening condition that occurs most commonly in large and giant breed dogs.  The stomach fills with gas, then Read More

• posted: May 31, 2019

With Easter just around the corner, bunnies are everywhere!  The Eastern Cottontail rabbit is the main species in Pennsylvania.  Wild rabbits begin nesting mid-March through earlySeptember. A rabbit doe can Read More

• posted: May 25, 2019

York County has one of the highest incidences of Lyme in the United States. While you cannot prevent your pet from ever getting a tick on her, there are ways to reduce the incidence of Lyme disease transmission in dogs. Thankfully, cats are rarely affected by Lyme-only a handful of reported cases have been documented in immune compromised cats. Read More

• posted: May 25, 2019

Prostate Issues In Dogs and Cats Let’s face it, nobody likes a prostate exam. But, sometimes something goes wrong with the prostate requiring that weDogs can experience three main issues with their prostate glands: Prostate infection/prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy or enlarged prostate gland and prostate cancer. Cats rarely develop problems with their prostates. Read More

• posted: May 21, 2019

Is your dog shaking her head a lot? Does your cat have a lot of waxy stuff in his ears?  Is there a bad odor coming from your pet’s ears? Read More

• posted: Feb. 09, 2019

My Deadly Valentine               OK, I admit, the title is a bit dramatic, but, hopefully, it has you intrigued. Valentine’s Day is a day to Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2019

Cold Weather Hazards               Pennsylvania winters can be a mixed bag as far as temperatures and precipitation go, and while we are currently experiencing a Read More

• posted: Jan. 26, 2019

Vaccines for Bees?              No one likes to be stung by a bee, but the truth is, that honeybees are vital to agricultural systems throughout Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2019

Does Your Dog Sound Like a Goose?  Collapsing Trachea in Dogs                Small breed dogs such as Yorkshire Terriers and Maltese may develop a Read More