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• posted: Feb. 11, 2018

Praise for the Human-Animal Bond                 This week, we celebrate Valentine’s Day.  What more appropriate time to acknowledge the unconditional love our pets bring  and to say thank you to all Read More

• posted: Feb. 09, 2018

See You in September…and February                 Our pets age at a much faster rate than we do.  At 1-2 years of age, they’re teenagers.  At 5-7, they’re mature adults in their Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2018

The Curious Causes of Coprophagy                 At Patton Veterinary Hospital, we get this question A LOT:   Why does my dog eat poop and what can I do to stop it?  As Read More

• posted: Jan. 28, 2018

Canine Influenza Virus:  What You Need to Know                 You may have seen recent news stories circulating about canine influenza, including our own Dr. Spencer on ABC 27 News.  While isolated Read More

• posted: Jan. 20, 2018

Taking the Panic out of Your Pet’s Vet Visits                 We see dozens of pets at the Patton Veterinary Hospital each day.  While some are happy-go-lucky and seem to enjoy their Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2018

Keeping Outdoor Pets Warm in Winter                 It’s January in Central Pennsylvania and that means pork and sauerkraut, Farm Show snow and cold weather.  Since the arrival of the Arctic Super-frigid Read More

• posted: Jan. 05, 2018

Winter Ice Melt Products Can be Harmful to Pets Winter is here not only in Westeros but also in York County.  Snow and frigid temperatures have arrived.  And since most of Read More

• posted: Dec. 25, 2017

Should Pets Be Allowed to Sleep in Bed with You?                 Okay, campers, it’s awfully coooold out there and we’ve had some snow so, wouldn’t it be nice to snuggle in Read More

• posted: Dec. 16, 2017

Holiday and Winter Hazards                 Christmas is nearly upon us and Patton Veterinary Hospital wants you to enjoy the season safely along with your pets.  This week we talk about some Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2017

Feline Breast Cancer Patton Veterinary Hospital has seen several pets recently with mammary tumors.  This week’s blog focuses on feline mammary tumors.  Cats have chains of four mammary glands each running Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2017

Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles                 In addition to our own bearded dragon, Sydney, Patton sees a number of reptiles including snakes, turtles and lizards.  Reptiles can be difficult to care Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2017

Pet-Themed Holiday Happenings in York County, PA                 'Tis the season of giving and, just as we have for the past eleven years, Patton Veterinary Hospital is giving back to the Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2017

Talking Turkeys for Thanksgiving                 I’m not sure if our doctors have ever seen a turkey as a patient at Patton, but we have had ducks, chickens and a rooster named Read More

• posted: Nov. 12, 2017

What is Wet Tail?             We talk a lot about problems in dogs and cats, but Patton Veterinary Hospital does see pocket pets and exotics as well.  Proliferative ileitis or “wet Read More

• posted: Nov. 05, 2017

Puppy and Kitten-Proofing Your Home                 One of my clients recently relayed that her kitten was playing with the hanging cord from her window blinds and got it wrapped around her Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2017

Could Joint Supplements Be Right For Your Pet?                 Arthritis and other joint problems are common in older pets.  In fact, an estimated 50-60% of dogs and cats over the age Read More