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• posted: Jan. 29, 2017
• Fear-Free,  Fear-Free,  Nail trims,  Nail trims

Fear Free Nail Trims                 As many of you know, one of the most challenging procedures we perform on our pets is what should be, but rarely is a simple task—the Read More

• posted: Jan. 22, 2017
• Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Patton Veterinary Hospital,  First Aid,  First Aid

Does My Pet Really Need to See the Vet?             All pets sometimes experience minor injuries or illnesses.  While Patton Veterinary Hospital is always happy to see your pets for any Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2017

How to Train Your Cat             Everyone has lots of ideas on how to train dogs, but did you know that cats can be trained as well?  It may take a Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2017

Special Ways to Honor Our Pets Who Have Passed Away            It’s no secret that people form very special bonds with their pets. In some cases, we may feel closer to Read More

• posted: Jan. 01, 2017

For the Birds:  Cats in Manhattan Contracted a Strain of Avian Flu             In late December, a number of cats at a Manhattan animal shelter were confirmed to have contracted a Read More

• posted: Dec. 26, 2016

New Treatments Available for Allergic Dogs Many of our patients at the Patton Veterinary Hospital come to see us due to skin allergies which may be seasonal or year-round.  While trying Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2016

Which Ice Melt or De-Icer Products are Pet Friendly?             Winter is here and that means the potential for snow, ice and frigid temperatures which also means we need to use Read More

• posted: Dec. 11, 2016

Holiday Hazards 2016:  A Musical Reminder                 Christmas is fast approaching and I don’t know about you but I am NOT ready yet!  Anyway, the holidays will be over before we Read More

• posted: Dec. 03, 2016

Holiday Events at Patton Veterinary Hospital and the Red Lion Area December 2016              It's hard to believe that it is Christmas time again!  Though the weather has Read More

• posted: Nov. 27, 2016

What Should I Feed My Cat?                 We doctors at Patton Veterinary Hospital are often asked about food and diets for both cats and dogs.  What brand?  How much to feed?  Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2016

Cancer Series:  November is Cancer Awareness Month for Pets Osteosarcoma                 Osteosarcoma is a cancer of the bones.  It most often occurs in the long bones of older, large breed dogs.  Patients Read More

• posted: Nov. 12, 2016

Cancer Series: November is Cancer Awareness Month for Pets Lymphoma                 Lymphoma is a form of cancer that can affect pets of any age and can be found in nearly any organ Read More

• posted: Nov. 06, 2016

Cancer Series: November is Cancer Awareness Month for Pets Mammary Tumors                 October was breast cancer awareness month, but did you know that dogs and cats can get breast or mammary cancer Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2016
• Hemangiosarcoma,  Hemangiosarcoma,  tumor,  tumor,  spleen,  spleen

Cancer Series: November is Cancer Awareness Month for Pets Hemangiosarcoma                 November marks National Pet Cancer Awareness Month.  To promote cancer awareness, we will discuss a different type of cancer affecting pets Read More

• posted: Oct. 23, 2016
• Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Halloween Hazards,  Halloween Hazards,  Pets,  Pets

Halloween Hazards                 Fall has arrived bringing colored leaves, crisp cool air, more pumpkin-spiced items than you can imagine and, my favorite holiday, Halloween.  We have discussed things that might be Read More

• posted: Oct. 16, 2016

Help PVH Celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week!                 We at Patton Veterinary Hospital have an amazing team of nurses and we invite everyone to help us celebrate and thank the wonderful Read More