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• posted: Nov. 24, 2015

                                           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

• posted: Nov. 17, 2015

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

• posted: Nov. 10, 2015

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

• posted: Nov. 03, 2015
• Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Leptospirosis,  Leptospirosis

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

• posted: Oct. 30, 2015

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

• posted: Oct. 27, 2015

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

• posted: Oct. 20, 2015

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

• posted: Oct. 13, 2015

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

• posted: Oct. 09, 2015

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

• posted: Sep. 29, 2015

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

• posted: Sep. 28, 2015

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

• posted: Sep. 28, 2015

Tips to Avoid the Drama When Trimming Nails                Most dogs hate having their nails trimmed—mine included.  Frankie and Marty turn into writhing, kicking balls of muscle using all of their Read More

• posted: Sep. 08, 2015

My Glacier Vacation: Wildfires and Natural Wonders                When we landed at the airport in Kalispell, Montana last Saturday, the air was thick with smoke from the many wildfires in Montana Read More

• posted: Aug. 25, 2015

Help!  My Dog Is Peeing on the Floor!             Pets having accidents in the house is a source of frustration for both pet owners and veterinarians alike.  No one likes to Read More

• posted: Aug. 18, 2015

Bubonic Plague Still Exists Globally and is Found in the United States             Mentioning bubonic plague conjures up thoughts of mass deaths in Europe in the Middle Ages (or maybe Monty Read More

• posted: Aug. 11, 2015
• Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Fear-free Veterinary Visits,  Fear-free Veterinary Visits,  cat friendly,  cat friendly

Fear-Free Visits to the Vet We know many pets do not enjoy visiting our veterinary office.  Some are already shy or not well socialized, some have a bad experience at their Read More