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• posted: May 27, 2017

Summer Travel with Your Pet                 Summer has (almost!) arrived and many of us will soon be hitting the road or taking to the skies.  Whether you are headed to the Read More

• posted: May 20, 2017

Adrenal Gland Disease in Ferrets Ferrets are relatively hearty pets and can be a lot of fun.  But, there are a few diseases unique to ferrets that you should be aware Read More

• posted: May 14, 2017

When Should I Spay or Neuter My Pet?                 For many years veterinarians have been recommending spaying and neutering pets while they are young.  The average age was typically four to Read More

• posted: May 06, 2017

Should I Microchip My Cat?             Microchips are used for identification and sometimes for licensing dogs, but did you know your cat can also have a microchip implanted?  This is often Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2017

It’s That Time of Year—Protect Your Pet From External Parasites                 Spring is here—sort of.  While the weather may not quite be in line, it is officially spring, and that means Read More

• posted: Apr. 25, 2017

                 Patton Veterinary Hospital Achieves Feline Friendly Gold Status! Cats need routine veterinary care every bit as much as dogs, but, so often we do not see our feline friends unless Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2017

Why do Indoor cats need vaccinations and parasite preventatives? Cats are susceptible to a variety of diseases.  While indoor cats may have less exposure to some viruses and other illnesses, there Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2017

Some States Reporting Increased Incidence of Leptospirosis in Dogs             Several states including Arizona, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island have recently reported an increased number of cases of Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2017

What Would I Do if the Unthinkable Happened?                 No one wants to think about their pet being in a critical medical situation, and though thankfully it does not happen often, Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2017

Purina Launches Pro Plan Veterinary NC NeuroCare Diet             Seizures in dogs can be scary to witness and may be caused by a number of medical conditions.  One of the most Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2017
• Essential oils,  Essential oils,  harmful,  harmful,  cats,  cats,  birds,  birds

Are Essential Oils Safe for my Pet?             Use of natural products and essential oils is very popular right now.  Since these products are natural, they should be safe for people Read More

• posted: Mar. 11, 2017

Happy Tail Syndrome                 One of the readers of Patton’s Postings recently asked how we treat the condition known as “happy tail.”  First of all, what is happy tail?  Some dogs, Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2017

Recognizing Signs of Grief in Pets                 Patton Veterinary Hospital has had several recent questions about what to do when a dog or cat appears to be grieving the loss of Read More

• posted: Feb. 19, 2017

When a Dry Eye in the House is Not a Good Thing             Keratoconjuctivitis sicca, more commonly known as KCS or “dry eye” is a condition that can affect dogs due Read More

• posted: Feb. 12, 2017
• dental health month,  dental health month,  cleaning teeth,  cleaning teeth

Why Does My Pet Need to Have His Teeth Cleaned?             February has long been designated as Dental Health Month for pets, but dental care is an important and often overlooked Read More

• posted: Feb. 05, 2017

Hello from Orlando! It is once again time for one of the largest veterinary conferences, the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC). Here, veterinarians from all fifty states as well as over Read More