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
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
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
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
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
Aortic Thromboembolism in Cats Last week, you may have seen our Facebook post about a lovely patient named Pippin who we lost due Read More
Can Ferrets Get the Flu? Despite warmish weather and lots of rain instead of snow, it is still winter in south central Pennsylvania and that means it’s flu season. While Read More
Obesity in Pets One of the top New Year’s resolutions has to be losing weight. We all vow to exercise and take off those extra pounds we’ve gained by eating Read More
Canine Christmas Characters Merry Christmas! I thought we would take a break from my normal educational blog to have a lighthearted look at some of our favorite canine Christmas characters Read More
Essential Oils and Your Cat Our Patton vets get questions from time to time about using essential oils in their homes or on their pets. While some oils are safe, Read More
Leptospirosis in Dogs Leptospirosis is caused by several strains of bacteria which are spread in the urine of animals such as rats, raccoons and skunks. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease meaning Read More
Is Coconut Oil Good for my Pet? Coconut oil has been quite the rage as a cure-all for various ailments in people for some time. Are there any health benefits Read More
Flea and Tick-Borne Illnesses in Cats Even though it is fall and we have already had one significant snowfall, we are still seeing patients with fleas and ticks at Patton Read More
Keep Pets Safe this Thanksgiving This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, remembering everything for which we are grateful with family and friends, recalling the Pilgrims first harvest and, of course, eating Read More
Making Nail Trims Less Stressful For Pets We all know that most cats and dogs—my own included—do not enjoy nail trims. But for most, periodic nail trims are a necessity. Read More
Toxoplasmosis While many illnesses are species specific, there are multiple diseases that can be shared between animals and people. These are known as zoonotic diseases. One such zoonotic disease is Read More
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