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• posted: May 30, 2016
• Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Seasonal Allergies,  Seasonal Allergies,  York,  York,  PA,  PA

Seasonal Allergies:  What’s Making My Pet so Itchy?                 Just like people who suffer from hay fever, spring and fall are prime times for our pets to show signs of seasonal Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2016
• Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Patton Veterinary Hospital,  York,  York,  Ear infection,  Ear infection,  otitis,  otitis

Otitis in Pets             Your dog is constantly shaking his head, scratching his ears, or rubbing his head on the floor.  Your cat is digging in her ears with her back Read More

• posted: Feb. 23, 2016
• Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Patton Veterinary Hospital,  York,  York,  Calico,  Calico,  cat coat color,  cat coat color

Does Coat Color Really Influence a Cat's Behavior?                We often joke that calico and tortoiseshell cats are a little feistier than other cats.  But it turns out that cats with Read More

• posted: Feb. 16, 2016
• Patton Veterinary Hospital,  Patton Veterinary Hospital,  York,  York,  Hyperthyroid,  Hyperthyroid,  vomting,  vomting,  weight loss,  weight loss

Hyperthyroidism in Cats              Hyperthyroid disease (overactive thyroid gland) is a very common condition in older cats.  Patton Veterinary Hospital sees frequent cases, and nearly one out of ten senior cats Read More

• posted: Sep. 23, 2014
• York,  York,  rabies,  rabies,  bats,  bats,  Patton Veterinary,  Patton Veterinary

Recognizing World Rabies Day                                       My husband and I recently traveled to New Mexico to visit several National Parks including the amazing Carlsbad Caverns.  From May to October, one section Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2014
• York,  York,  Patton Veterinary,  Patton Veterinary,  flea,  flea,  tick,  tick,  Bravecto,  Bravecto

Attack of the Blood-Sucking Fiends! Patton Vet offers a new option for flea and tick control      I happen to be a horror fan, and am especially fond of vampire Read More