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• posted: Jan. 13, 2019

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

• posted: Jan. 05, 2019

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

• posted: Dec. 29, 2018

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

• posted: Dec. 23, 2018

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

• posted: Dec. 15, 2018

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

• posted: Dec. 08, 2018

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

• posted: Dec. 01, 2018

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

• posted: Nov. 25, 2018

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

• posted: Nov. 17, 2018

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

• posted: Nov. 09, 2018

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

• posted: Nov. 03, 2018

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

• posted: Oct. 26, 2018

Have some Halloween fun with your pet: Share some Pumpkin!                 Pumpkin is popular this time of year as we enjoy Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns and pumpkin pie. But, did you know pumpkin Read More

• posted: Oct. 21, 2018

Could Insects be the Next Protein Source in Pet Foods?                 While the thought of eating insects still creeps out most of us in the Western world, many indigenous peoples and Read More

• posted: Oct. 14, 2018
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Help Patton Veterinary Hospital Celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week!                 October 14-20, 2018 marks National Veterinary Technician Week celebrating Veterinary Nursing in Action.  Patton Veterinary Hospital wants to take this opportunity Read More

• posted: Oct. 06, 2018

Housetraining Tips for Your Puppy                 We have been loving all the new puppies at Patton lately! With a new puppy comes the sometimes frustrating responsibility of teaching your pup to Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2018

The Hippie Hippie Shakes: What Happens When Your Pet Has a Seizure? Seizures are one of the scariest things to witness.  Most are shorter than they seem, and not life threatening, Read More