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• posted: Oct. 09, 2022

Ringworm in Dogs and Cats             Ringworm is not actually caused by a worm as the name suggests but rather it is a skin infection caused Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2022

Fall Hazards                It’s finally fall in Southern Pennsylvania. Cool days, colored leaves and harvest festivals abound. But there are some things we need to Read More

• posted: Sep. 25, 2022

World Rabies Day                September 28th is World Rabies Day, a day to bring awareness to one of the world’s deadliest diseases.  Cases of rabies Read More

• posted: Sep. 05, 2022

Pericardial Effusion                Pericardial effusion is an uncommon condition in which fluid builds up within the thin sac or membrane surrounding the heart known as Read More

• posted: Sep. 04, 2022

Hearing Loss in Dogs and Cats                Both cats and dogs can experience acquired hearing loss or they may be born deaf.  While being unable Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2022

Roundworms in Dogs and Cats                Roundworms are one of the most common parasites in companion animals.  These intestinal parasites can infect dogs and cats Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2022

Kennel Cough and Canine Influenza                Kennel cough is a respiratory infection most commonly found in dogs though cats may occasionally be infected.  Kennel cough Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2022

Are Chewable Flea and Tick Preventatives Safe for Pets?                There are a variety of chewable and topical flea and tick preventatives available today that Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2022

Healthy Treats from Your Garden that You Can Share with Your Pet                If you’ve planted a garden this year, you may be knee deep Read More

• posted: Jul. 18, 2022

Keep Your Pets Safe from Heat Stroke and Summer Hazards                Temperatures are on the rise this July in South Central Pennsylvania.  Pets may be Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2022

July is Pet Loss Prevention Month                Losing a pet is one of the scariest events and it can happen in the blink of an Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2022

Which Vaccines Does My Pet Really Need?                Vaccines are an important part of keeping pets healthy and in preventing diseases that may also affect Read More

• posted: Jul. 04, 2022

Bladder Infections in Dogs and Cats                Asking to go out frequently and urinating small amounts with or without blood in the urine could be Read More

• posted: Jun. 26, 2022

 Tips for Pets with Storm and Noise Phobias                July Fourth is coming and Independence Day celebrations (and many summer activities) are bound to include Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2022

Grooming Tips for Your Cat                Cats are relatively self-sufficient pets and they keep themselves pretty clean, but cats do require some grooming from time Read More

• posted: Jun. 12, 2022

Kidney Disease in Cats                Kidney disease is one of the more common illnesses we see in cats, especially as they age. In fact, roughly Read More