Patton Veterinary Hospital

03/18/2025

March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month. Do you know what to do if your pet ingests something toxic? Learn more in this week's blog.

Patton Veterinary Hospital discusses some first aid options and what to do if a pet has ingested something toxic.

03/17/2025

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Patton Vet Hospital! 🍀

Did you know? Snakes never lived in Ireland! The legend says St. Patrick drove them out, but in reality, the island’s cold climate kept them away. 🐍❌

Wishing you and your pets a lucky and happy day! 🍀🐾

03/15/2025

March is Pet Poison Awareness Month. Human medications are a common cause of toxicity in pets. Learn more in this Zoetis Petcare article.

It’s important to keep your medications securely stored and away from your dog. Here’s a list of human medications that are not safe for dogs.

03/13/2025

🐇Did you know, the English saying "mad as a March hare" refers to the mating behaviors of hares during the first breeding season of the year, which commonly begins in March in Western Europe. Hares may chase each other and have "boxing" matches!🐇

03/13/2025

🇺🇸🐾 Honoring Our Four-Legged Heroes on K9 Veterans Day! 🐾🇺🇸

Today, we salute the brave military and working dogs who have served alongside our troops with loyalty, courage, and dedication. From detecting explosives to protecting their handlers, these incredible K9s have played a vital role in keeping people safe.

🐕💙 Let’s take a moment to appreciate all the hardworking dogs—military, police, search & rescue, and service dogs—who serve and protect every day.

Have a retired or working K9 at home? Share a photo in the comments so we can honor them! 📸🐶💖

03/12/2025

This week's Under Cover Pets are Tuggs and Sierra. These 2 cute kitties are patients who spend part of the year in Texas with their family. These pics show them staying warm through the January Texas freeze where their owner says, "You can tell it’s cold by the number of cats in the bed at night!" It must have been a cold night, indeed, but Tuggs and Sierra sure look warm and cozy!
Send your Under Cover Pets photos to [email protected]

03/11/2025

Avian Influenza has affected chickens and other birds in Pennsylvania and other states across the country. But, are cats and dogs susceptible to bird flu? Learn more in this week's blog!

Patton Veterinary Hospital discusses avian flu and how it may impact domestic pets like cats and dogs.

03/08/2025

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before bed!⏰😴

While you might lose an hour of sleep, your pets won’t mind—they’ll still be expecting breakfast right on time! 😆🐶🐱

03/08/2025

Today we have a special opportunity to celebrate some of our staff at PVH. It is one thing to have hardworking coworkers, but it is another to have a passionate, confident, independent, and HARDWORKING group of incredible women working alongside you everyday. ❤

This is a holiday to celebrate the achievements of women among others, and we just want to note that we could not do it here at PVH without all this GIRL POWER! 💐

Happy International Women's Day!🚺

03/07/2025

Did you know, the short-tailed shrew is one of only a few mammals in the world that possesses venomous saliva to subdue prey? Shrew bites are rarely dangerous to pets or humans but they can cause swelling and a burning sensation to the skin.

03/05/2025

Under Cover Pets are back! This week's Under Cover Pet is Cole! Cole looks snug as a bug with his blanket and pillow. 💕 So cute!
If you would like to see your pet on our page, send photos to [email protected] with the title "Under Cover Pets."

03/04/2025

Cognitive dysfunction in dogs and cats is very similar to Alzheimer's disease in humans. Did you know, nutrition, supplements and medication can play a part in protecting senior pets from these changes and reducing symptoms in those affected? Learn more in this week's blog.

Patton Veterinary Hospital discusses what constitutes cognitive dysfunction in dogs and cats and how it may be treated with nutrition, medication and supplements.

03/03/2025

🐾🖐️ Happy "If Pets Had Thumbs" Day! 🖐️🐾
If your pet had thumbs, we’re pretty sure they’d:

🗓️ Schedule their own check-ups (because they know staying healthy means more treats!)
💳 Sign up for our affordable Care Wellness Plans to make vet visits easy on you both!

While they may not have thumbs, you do! Give us a call at (717) 246-3611 to schedule their next visit.

03/01/2025

March 1st is World Compliment Day! If your pet could give YOU a compliment, what would he or she say?
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02/28/2025

Did you know, the Crabeater Seal of Antarctica has highly specialized, serrated teeth? Despite the name, these seals actually feed on microscopic krill, not crabs, and their teeth strain krill from the water similar to a baleen whale!
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02/27/2025

02/27/2025

☔️The rain may be falling, but these puppy & kitten photos are here to brighten things up! 🐱🐶
Have a happy Thursday from PVH!!!☀️