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• posted: Sep. 02, 2017

How Can I Make my Cat’s Trip to the Veterinary Office Go More Smoothly? Cat are very curious animals by nature. They are also very quick to pick up on visual Read More

• posted: Sep. 02, 2017

How Do I Know When my Dog is Stressed?      There are many times throughout the day when your dog may feel uncomfortable with the activities occurring around him or even Read More

• posted: Sep. 02, 2017

Ringworm in Dogs and Cats             Ringworm is not a worm as the name suggests but rather a skin infection caused by several species of fungus that can infect dogs, cats Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2017

Foraging Felines                 Obesity in pets is a growing problem (no pun intended!) in the United States.  Fifty-eight percent of cats are considered to be overweight.  Obese cats have an increased Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2017

Are They Playing or Fighting?                 Dogs frequently exhibit exuberant and noisy play.  But how do you tell if growling and sparring is more than just play and when should you Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2017

Toxic Medications—Don’t Give that to Your Pet!                 Many people think that if a medication they take themselves is okay, it must be safe give to give to their pet.  But, Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2017

Tick-borne illnesses in Dogs in York County                 Ticks are external parasites in the arachnid family which also includes spiders and mites.  There are multiple species of ticks.  The most common Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2017

Keeping Pets Cool in the Dog Days of Summer                 This summer has been a hot one in York! And with a month or more of warm weather to go, here Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2017

The Coughing Cat                 Cats and dogs may experience coughing for a variety of reasons.  This week’s blog discusses three common reasons your cat may be coughing, some serious, some minor.  Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2017
• warbles,  warbles,  maggots,  maggots,  fly strike,  fly strike

Summer Hazards:  Warbles, Maggots and Fly Strike                 Hot, humid weather brings a multitude of insects, including many species of flies.  While generally harmless, Patton Veterinary Hospital does see some issues Read More

• posted: Jul. 08, 2017

Canine influenza                 While canine flu is not expected to be a huge problem in the York area, it still pays to know the facts and to protect your dogs if Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2017

Storm and Noise Phobias                 Thunderstorms have been rolling through York County and July Fourth fireworks are just around the corner.  Many dogs (and some cats!) can be fearful of these Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2017

Do You Have an Emergency Disaster Preparedness Plan for Your Pets?                 June is National Pet Preparedness Month.  Thankfully, our little corner of Pennsylvania does not see many natural disasters.  But Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2017
• half dose vaccines,  half dose vaccines,  vaccine reactions,  vaccine reactions,  immunity,  immunity

Why Half Dose Vaccinations Are a Bad Idea                 We have had a few questions here and there about why small dogs don’t receive a smaller dose of vaccine or why Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2017

Is Heartworm Disease Really a Threat to My Pet?                 Heartworm disease is a potentially deadly disease which is spread by mosquitoes. Dogs are the main host, but cats and ferrets Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2017

What Should You Do if Your Pet Has Been Stung by a Bee? Warm weather brings out stinging insects like bees and wasps and many dogs and cats cannot resist chasing Read More