Winter Hazards for Pets Yes, it’s that time of year again when we need to be reminded of some winter hazards that could harm your pets. I know, I know, Read More
My Christmas Wish It doesn’t seem like Christmas, and I don’t mean just the unseasonably warm weather. While the stores have been decorated for months, radio stations started playing holiday Read More
Patton Veterinary Hospital Now Offers PennHIP Screening Hip dysplasia is a common problem in large breed dogs. The hip is a “ball and socket” joint where the ball of the Read More
Advanced Technology Used In Veterinary Care Just as in human medicine, there have been many technological advances in the veterinary field. Patton Veterinary Hospital made the switch years ago from Read More
Urp! My Pet Got Sick in the Car! Causes and Treatment of Motion Sickness in Dogs and Cats While many dogs (and a few cats) enjoy riding in the car, for others, Read More
Holiday Happenings at Patton Veterinary Hospital We have been enjoying a relatively warm fall, but the spicy scent of fall leaves and the brisk chill in the morning air Read More
Ow, My Aching Back! I feel like I have had a run on dogs with back and neck injuries lately. I’m not sure why there have been so many cases—I Read More
A Salute to Our Veterans and Their Canine Companions This week, we celebrate Veterans Day, a day to say “thank you” to all the men and women in our country Read More
Leptospirosis: Is Your Dog at Risk? Leptospirosis is caused by several strains of bacteria of the group Leptospira. These bacteria are spread in the urine of animals such as rats, Read More
Bonus Blog--Happy Halloween! Halloween is my favorite holiday, and it seems I am not alone. Americans spent 7.4 billion dollars on Halloween decorations, candy and costumes last year. And we Read More
Non-Traditional Pets Spiders, rats and snakes are the stuff of nightmares for some people, but did you know many people actually keep these animals as pets? Truth is if you Read More
Are Vegetables and Other Foods Good For My Pet? A client recently posed a question on Patton Veterinary Hospital’s Facebook page asking whether it was necessary to feed dogs vegetables Read More
Join Us In Celebrating Patton Veterinary Hospital's Awesome Technicians! October 11-17 is National Veterinary Technician Week. We take this week to celebrate all of our hard working veterinary nurses. They Read More
Fatal Fungus Just last week I saw a story online that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson lost one of his French Bulldogs to liver failure after the dog had eaten a Read More
When Your Cat Can’t Pee Male cats can sometimes develop a life-threatening problem called urethral obstruction, more commonly known as a “blocked cat.” What exactly does this mean? Some cats Read More
What causes seizures and what can you do if your pet has seizures A seizure can be a very scary thing to witness. Many dogs and cats have seizures, though Read More
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