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• posted: Oct. 23, 2021

Beware of These Halloween Hazards!                Halloween is just around the corner and is a popular holiday that can be a lot of fun. But, Read More

• posted: Oct. 10, 2021

Fall Food that are Safe for Fur Babies                It’s finally fall! Autumn brings to mind apple harvests, pumpkins and Halloween candy.  We all like Read More

• posted: Oct. 03, 2021

How to Keep Your Kitty Using the Litterbox                We’ve all used a less-than-desirable public restroom: you wait in line, there are only 2 stalls, Read More

• posted: Sep. 26, 2021

Why Do Dogs and Cats Have Tails?                We all love to see our dogs’ tails wagging when they greet us or see a cat’s Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2021

Leptospirosis in Dogs Leptospirosis is caused by several strains of bacteria which are spread in the urine of animals such as rats, raccoons and skunks. Leptospirosis can affect both dogs and Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2021

Common Illnesses in Rabbits                Rabbits make good pets and, if well cared for, can live 5-10 years.  But they can be prone to some Read More

• posted: Sep. 04, 2021

Should I Bathe My Pet?                Bathing pets is not always an easy task and some pets need more frequent bathing and grooming than others. Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2021

What Natural Products are Safe for Pets?                There seems to be a trend in trying natural supplements for treating illnesses in ourselves as well Read More

• posted: Aug. 22, 2021

What is Addison’s Disease?                We’ve all heard of steroids, right? Prednisone is commonly used in both human and veterinary medicine. Our bodies also make Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2021

Is a Microchip Right for My Pet?             A microchip provides your pet with a permanent form of identification so your pet can be reunited with Read More

• posted: Aug. 08, 2021

Is Laser Therapy Right for your Pet?                Lasers tend to conjure thoughts of futuristic images and Sci-Fi movies.  But in reality, lasers are being Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2021

When It’s Not Lyme: the Other Tick Diseases                We all know Lyme disease is prevalent in York County and spread by deer ticks. But Read More

• posted: Jul. 24, 2021

Mysterious Deaths of Songbirds in Pennsylvania                Patton Veterinary Hospital has been getting some questions about the mysterious deaths of wild birds in recent news. Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2021

Why Do Male Cats Experience Urinary Blockage?                Urethral obstruction—better known as “blocked cat”-- is a serious, painful and potentially deadly condition in male cats. Read More

• posted: Jul. 11, 2021

Water Safety for Dogs and Cats                In case you haven’t noticed, it’s hot out there, York County! Keeping cool this summer might include swimming Read More

• posted: Jul. 03, 2021

Summer Safety Tips for Rabbits                Rabbits are sensitive to temperature extremes and summer temperatures can affect both indoor and outdoor pet rabbits.  Rabbits regulate Read More