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• 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

• posted: Aug. 04, 2015

What to do when your pet hates to ride in the car                Summer travel is in full swing, and I have been fielding a lot of questions lately about what Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2015
• declaw,  declaw,  laser declaw,  laser declaw

                                              Declawing Cats and Alternatives to Feline Declaw     Read More

• posted: Jul. 21, 2015
• Sibling rivalry in dogs,  Sibling rivalry in dogs,  littermate syndrome,  littermate syndrome

Why it Might Not Be a Good Idea to Own Two Dogs From the Same Litter                Your family decides to get a new puppy.  You go to a rescue or Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 2015

Autistic Children Show Improved Social Skills When Interacting With Animals             We all know that pets can lower stress and have a positive impact on mental health as evidenced by programs Read More

• posted: Jul. 07, 2015
• Breeders,  Breeders,  Veterinarians,  Veterinarians

Who should you trust--your breeder or your veterinarian? How about both!         You’ve done your research and find a breeder from whom to purchase your dream dog or Read More

• posted: Jun. 30, 2015

Horseshoe Crab Blood Used to Identify Bacterial Contaminants in Drugs                It’s officially summer and, for many of us, that means a trip to the beach.  Since we are so close Read More

• 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