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• posted: Feb. 09, 2019

My Deadly Valentine               OK, I admit, the title is a bit dramatic, but, hopefully, it has you intrigued. Valentine’s Day is a day to Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2019

Cold Weather Hazards               Pennsylvania winters can be a mixed bag as far as temperatures and precipitation go, and while we are currently experiencing a Read More

• posted: Jan. 26, 2019

Vaccines for Bees?              No one likes to be stung by a bee, but the truth is, that honeybees are vital to agricultural systems throughout Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2019

Does Your Dog Sound Like a Goose?  Collapsing Trachea in Dogs                Small breed dogs such as Yorkshire Terriers and Maltese may develop a Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2019

Aortic Thromboembolism in Cats                Last week, you may have seen our Facebook post about a lovely patient named Pippin who we lost due Read More

• posted: Jan. 05, 2019

Can Ferrets Get the Flu?                 Despite warmish weather and lots of rain instead of snow, it is still winter in south central Pennsylvania and that means it’s flu season.  While Read More

• posted: Dec. 29, 2018

Obesity in Pets                 One of the top New Year’s resolutions has to be losing weight.  We all vow to exercise and take off those extra pounds we’ve gained by eating Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2018

Canine Christmas Characters                 Merry Christmas!  I thought we would take a break from my normal educational blog to have a lighthearted look at some of our favorite canine Christmas characters Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2018

Essential Oils and Your Cat                 Our Patton vets get questions from time to time about using essential oils in their homes or on their pets.  While some oils are safe, Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2018

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 is a zoonotic disease meaning Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2018

Is Coconut Oil Good for my Pet?                 Coconut oil has been quite the rage as a cure-all for various ailments in people for some time. Are there any health benefits Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2018

Flea and Tick-Borne Illnesses in Cats                 Even though it is fall and we have already had one significant snowfall, we are still seeing patients with fleas and ticks at Patton Read More

• posted: Nov. 17, 2018

Keep Pets Safe this Thanksgiving                 This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, remembering everything for which we are grateful with family and friends, recalling the Pilgrims first harvest and, of course, eating Read More

• posted: Nov. 09, 2018

Making Nail Trims Less Stressful For Pets                 We all know that most cats and dogs—my own included—do not enjoy nail trims.  But for most, periodic nail trims are a necessity.  Read More

• posted: Nov. 03, 2018

Toxoplasmosis                 While many illnesses are species specific, there are multiple diseases that can be shared between animals and people.  These are known as zoonotic diseases.  One such zoonotic disease is Read More

• posted: Oct. 26, 2018

Have some Halloween fun with your pet: Share some Pumpkin!                 Pumpkin is popular this time of year as we enjoy Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns and pumpkin pie. But, did you know pumpkin Read More