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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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