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• posted: Jun. 23, 2015
• pet loss,  pet loss,  grief,  grief

Coping With the Loss of a Pet   By now, most of you have read Shawn Downs’ loving tribute on our Facebook page to Patton Veterinary Hospital’s long-time resident cat, Midnight. Read More

• posted: Jun. 16, 2015

Watch Out For the Artificial Sweetener Xylitol in Foods You Might Feed Your Dog                Most dogs love peanut butter.  I know mine do!  How often do we use it as Read More

• posted: Jun. 02, 2015
• Patton Veterinary Kids Club,  Patton Veterinary Kids Club,  Birds of Prey,  Birds of Prey,  Raptors,  Raptors

Patton Veterinary Hospital Discusses Raptors at Next Kids’ Club Meeting                 We have all identified the shrill cry of our nation’s bird, the Bald Eagle, seen the many vultures circling area Read More

• posted: May 26, 2015
• Cat breeds,  Cat breeds,  Cat Fanciers Association,  Cat Fanciers Association

Do You Know the Five Most Popular Breeds of Cat?                 Last week, we counted down the top five purebred dogs in the United Sates.  This week, we look at cats.  Read More

• posted: May 19, 2015

Do You Know the Most Popular AKC Dog Breed in America?                We are a nation of dog lovers for sure.  But some dog breeds are more popular than others.  Of Read More

• posted: May 12, 2015

Why Do Cats Knead With Their Paws?                Last week, we looked at three common questions about dogs that people search on Google.  This week, I thought I would do the Read More

• posted: May 05, 2015
• Google questions about dogs,  Google questions about dogs,  wet noses,  wet noses,  kicking feet after going poop,  kicking feet after going poop,  burying bones,  burying bones

Top Three Google Search Questions About Dogs                This week, I thought I would answer a few curious questions about dogs.  These are three of the most common Google internet searches Read More

• posted: Apr. 28, 2015
• cats,  cats,  Bengals,  Bengals,  Feline Leukemia,  Feline Leukemia,  myth,  myth

A Look at the Origin of the Myth of Feline Leukemia Resistance in Bengals                Dr. Schmidt recently shared with me that he has had a few clients who have adopted Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2015
• Sarcoptic mange,  Sarcoptic mange,  scabies,  scabies

The Ins and Outs of Canine Mange                Warm weather is finally here!  As we spend more time outdoors with our pets, there are more chances for our furry friends to Read More

• posted: Apr. 17, 2015
• Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Canine influenza,  Canine influenza,  canine flu,  canine flu

What You Need to Know About Canine Influenza                 We have been receiving a lot of questions about a recent news story detailing an outbreak of canine influenza in Chicago.  Here Read More

• posted: Apr. 14, 2015
• Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Patton Veterinary Hospital,  cat carrier,  cat carrier

The Cat Tango             Does your cat disappear whenever he spots you dusting off the pet carrier for his annual trip to the vet? Does he resist the very idea of Read More

• posted: Apr. 07, 2015

Feed the Tiger:  Cater to the Beast Inside             You see them all the time on Animal Planet—the panther, the lion, the cheetah, the tiger. Kings and queens of their habitat, Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2015
• Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Pet Wellness Report,  Pet Wellness Report,  Health Risk Assessment,  Health Risk Assessment

Fill out a free health questionnaire for your pet today!             Patton Veterinary Hospital is pleased to offer a new tool to keep your pet safe and healthy.  The Pet Wellness Read More

• posted: Mar. 24, 2015
• Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Patton Veterinary Hospital,  prevention,  prevention,  Rat-bite Fever,  Rat-bite Fever,  symptoms of,  symptoms of,  cause,  cause

What You Need to Know About Rat-Bite Fever             Last week, several local news stations ran a story about the tragic death of a Dillsburg infant who contracted Rat-bite Fever after Read More

• posted: Mar. 17, 2015

Did St. Patrick Really Rid Ireland of Snakes?             Today we celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with all things green and a nod to the Irish.  What does Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2015
• Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Patton Veterinary Hospital,  dogs,  dogs

               Marty and Frankie take over my sofa every night!                 After this looong cold winter, I thought we could all use a little humor, so I decided to describe my Read More