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• posted: Apr. 11, 2025

Spring Cleaning Hacks for People with Pets             Spring has arrived! Warmer weather is here and it’s time to open those windows, get outdoors and do Read More

• posted: Apr. 05, 2025

Protect Your Pets Against Ticks                Warm days mean ticks are more active and we are spending more time outdoors with our pets.  Ticks are Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2025

Fooled you! Three Household Items That Aren’t as Toxic as They Seem             Let’s face it, dogs and cats have a habit of sticking their noses--and Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2025

Top Five Foods Toxic to Pets             Ingestion of human foods are one of the top reasons for calls to pet poison control centers and visits Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2025

Help! My Pet Ate Something Toxic!                Swallowing a toxic substance is one of the most common reasons for a visit to the vet. But Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2025

What You Need to Know about Avian Flu                Avian influenza is affecting chickens and other birds across the country including in Pennsylvania.  While this Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2025

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• posted: Feb. 21, 2025

February is Dental Health Month! February is National Dental Health month for pets. Nearly all pets need professional dental cleanings periodically. But what does this mean and what happens when your Read More

• posted: Feb. 09, 2025

The Poop on…Poop!                As the saying goes, “Everybody poops,” and our pets’ poop can tell us a lot about their health. So, what’s normal Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2025

Patton Veterinary Hospital discusses tapeworm infection, prevention and treatment in companion animals. Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2025

Patton Veterinary Hospital discusses treatment options for dogs and cats with dry skin. Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2025

Why Veterinarians Don’t Recommend Raw Diets                We all want to feed our pets the best foods that are tasty, nutritious, and that will keep Read More

• posted: Jan. 12, 2025

Cold Weather Tips for Pets                With our first snowfall of the year and some icy temperatures, it’s time to remind everyone how to keep Read More

• posted: Jan. 04, 2025

How to Train Your…Cat?                Cats are known to be more independent and less likely to follow commands than dogs. But, did you know with Read More

• posted: Dec. 29, 2024

Does my Pet Need a Coat or Sweater in Winter Weather?                Winter in Pennsylvania can be a mixed bag with temperatures fluctuating from anywhere Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2024

Total Ear Canal Ablation                Some dogs and cats have severe, chronic ear infections that fail to respond to medical treatment or they may develop Read More