Patton Veterinary Hospital

12/12/2024

🎄🐾 Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pets 🐾🎄
We wanted to share some friendly reminders to keep your furry family members safe this holiday season:

🎁 Snack Smart: Resist those begging eyes! Human holiday treats like chocolate, grapes, and sugar-free goodies (with xylitol) can be harmful. Stick to pet-friendly snacks.

🎄 Decorate with Care: Keep fragile ornaments, tinsel, and lights out of reach to avoid accidents. Secure your Christmas tree to prevent curious pets from toppling it over.

🌱 Skip the Toxic Plants: Mistletoe, holly, and poinsettias can be harmful if eaten. Choose faux greenery for a pet-safe option!

🔥 Mind the Flames: Candles and fireplaces should be monitored to keep curious pets safe from burns.

🎆 Create a Calm Space: Holidays can be loud and busy. Set up a cozy, quiet retreat for your pet to relax and de-stress.

Let’s make this holiday season merry, bright, and safe for everyone! 🐶🐱
For more holiday pet safety tips, check out https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/holiday-pet-safety or https://www.purina.com/articles/dog/health/nutrition/holiday-human-foods-dogs-can-and-cant-eat ✨

As always, feel free to call us at 717-246-3611 with any questions or concerns! ☎️

12/12/2024

This week's Under Cover Pets are Lila and Scooby, the cutest snuggle buddies ever! A fluffy blanket is keeping these best friends toasty and warm. Do you have a photo you'd like featured on our page? Send your Under Cover pet photos to [email protected]

12/10/2024

There's been a chill in the air which makes us want to hibernate and snuggle under the covers. But, should your pets join you in bed for a long winter's nap? Read this week's blog for pros and cons of sleeping with your fur babies!

Patton Veterinary Hospital discusses pros and cons of having pets sleep in bed with their owners.

12/10/2024

📢 Reminder: Scheduled Maintenance in Progress 📢

Today, Comcast is performing network maintenance, and we may experience temporary service outages.

🐾 Appointments: If you’re here for an appointment, come straight into the lobby—we’re happy to help!
📞 Contacting Us: You can still call or text our regular number, but responses may be delayed.
📧 Reach Out: Feel free to email us or message us on Facebook if needed.

We appreciate your patience as we work through these updates. Thank you for trusting us with your pet’s care! 🐾❤️

12/10/2024

📢 Heads Up 📢

Comcast will be performing scheduled maintenance tomorrow to enhance our network. While we’re looking forward to these improvements, we may experience temporary service outages during the day.

Here’s what to know for tomorrow:
🐾 Appointments: You’re welcome to come directly into the lobby.
📞 Contacting Us: Calls and texts may experience delays.
📧 Alternatives: Email us or message us on Facebook if you need to reach out.

Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these updates. We’re committed to ensuring your pets still receive the care they need! ❤️🐶🐱

12/09/2024

🎄This sweet little dachshund got into quite a predicament when she tried to “help” her mom and dad with the Christmas decorations. ✨ This empty plastic socket from a string of lights got lodged between her teeth when she snapped it up off the floor faster than Blitzen, 🦌 and her owners were unable to remove it. 💡

Like a tongue on a flag pole, it was “Stuck, Stuck, Stuck!” 😄

This prompted a visit to see Dr. Walters, who sedated her and was able to remove the stuck socket with a pair of hemostats.

No damage had been done to her teeth or gums and she woke from dreams of sugar plums to go on her merry way! 😅

🎁This was an unusual and unexpected accident, but be sure to use caution when putting up Christmas trees and other decorations to prevent pets from injury or from ingesting things they shouldn’t this holiday season. 🎄

12/06/2024

☃️❄️Happy Friday! We hope these puppy & kitten pics bring some warmth to this chilly week we have had!🐾☃️

12/06/2024

🎄Did you know, the Christmas Tree Worm is a marine worm that lives on coral reefs around the world? Each worm has two brightly colored crowns resembling Christmas trees that protrude from its tube-like body and are used for respiration and to catch dinner!🎄

12/05/2024

This week's Under Cover Pet is Captain! 🥹 Captain looks pretty cute all covered up and comfy! 😴
Do you have a photo of your pet snuggled under the covers that you'd like to share? Send it to [email protected] to be featured on our page!

12/04/2024

🌟 Congratulations to Stoli, Our November Pet of the Month! 🌟

Meet Stoli, an absolute gentleman and our well-deserved November Pet of the Month for boarding! 🏆

Stoli is one of our favorite frequent flyers, and it’s no surprise why—he’s always so well-behaved, making every visit a pleasure. 🐾 His favorite pastimes? Soaking up the sun ☀️ and enjoying delicious treats 🍖.

We love spending time with this sweet guy and can’t wait to see him again soon! ❤️

12/04/2024

December 4th is National Cookie Day! Do you bake your own dog treats for your pups or perhaps share a bite of sugar cookie at the holidays? Let us know in the comments or share a photo of your dog (or cat!) eating a cookie. Remember, no chocolate and always in moderation! 🍪😋❤️

12/03/2024

There were lots of posts around Thanksgiving stating the dangers of holiday foods causing pancreatitis. But, are there other causes? Can it be treated? What exactly is pancreatitis anyway? Learn more about this serious illness in this week's blog.

Patton Veterinary Hospital discusses causes, treatments and prevention of pancreatitis in pets.

12/03/2024

✨ This Giving Tuesday, Make a Difference with Our Giving Tree! 🎄🐾

Our Giving Tree is decorated with ornaments featuring QR codes—each one representing a local pet in need. By scanning the code, you’ll find a wish list of items that will make a world of difference for that pet. 🎁

Here’s how you can get involved:
Visit our Giving Tree in the lobby.
Choose an ornament and scan the QR code.
Purchase the requested items and bring them back to PVH.

Requested Items Include:
🐶 Dog food, treats, toys, and leashes
🐱 Cat food, litter, toys, and beds
🐟 Fish supplies like food or water treatments
🐦 Bird food, perches, or toys

Your generosity will directly support local pets and families of the Red Lion Senior Center this holiday season! Donations will be collected at PVH until December 18th. Together, we can make this season a little brighter for our furry, feathered, and finned friends. ❄️

12/02/2024

🐾🎉 Happy National Mutt Day! 🎉🐾
How mutty is your mutt? 🐶 Ever wonder what breeds make up your furry friend or what genetic secrets they might be hiding? With our Wisdom DNA Panel, you can find out!

This test provides:
📜 A detailed DNA profile revealing your pet’s breed mix
🧬 A genetic profile to uncover any medical conditions your pet may be predisposed to

Check out Calliope Jane, our technician Stephanie’s pup, who surprised us all with her results! She turned out to be a mix none of us expected—proof that every mutt has a story waiting to be discovered! 🐕💖

Curious about your pet's background? We can collect your pet's DNA sample and send it out during any appointment. Just let us know you’re interested next time you visit!

11/29/2024

Did you know, a turkey lays approximately 100 eggs per year? Baby turkeys or poults hatch after approximately 28 days. 🦃🦃🦃

11/28/2024

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Patton Vet Hospital! 🦃
Today, we’re thankful for our amazing clients and their furry family members, with whom we have the privilege of sharing our days. As you gather to celebrate, remember that certain Thanksgiving foods can be safe treats for pets—in moderation!

If you must share a little taste of the holiday, here are some pet-friendly options:
🍗 Plain, cooked turkey (no skin or seasoning)
🥕 Steamed veggies like carrots, green beans, or sweet potatoes
🍎 Small apple slices (no seeds)
🥔 Plain mashed potatoes (without butter, milk, or seasoning)

A friendly reminder: Every pet is different, and even safe foods can cause upset tummies! 🐾 So, share with care and watch for any signs of discomfort.

From all of us at Patton Vet, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, & we will see you tomorrow during normal business hours! 🍂🐾

11/28/2024

Today's Under Cover Pet is Pineapple! Affectionately known as "P," Pineapple belongs to Angelica, one of our technicians. Angelica's daughter covered P for her photo shoot! So cute! 😍🍍😴