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March 22, 2025

October 18, 2024, was a crisp autumn day in Centre County, PA. Journey, a gorgeous brindle greyhound, greeted his mom, Kayla ecstatically when she came home from work. Kayla slung her bag up onto the counter, her boy, and fed him. Then she let him out into the fenced yard for a few moments before going out for a bike ride without him. Greyhounds are sprinters that run in short bursts at up to forty-five miles per hour. They usually are not long-distance runners and are generally not a good fit for loping along with a person on a bike. Journey was better suited to a wild sprint around her fenced backyard in a short burst of energy followed by an equally suitable greyhound couch potato nap.

Mar 10, 2025

“She’s doing it to spite me because I went away!” “He’s just mad because we got a new puppy.” We hear statements like these all too often from cat owners who are struggling with a cat who is urinating or defecating outside the litter box somewhere in the house, and we need to clear the air. Cats do not pee or poop in the house because they are “mad.” They don’t “get revenge.” 

March 3, 2025

Avian influenza, H5N1, also known as bird flu, can be a serious and fatal condition for cats.

March 10, 2022

Pet insurance is a healthcare policy for your pet that reimburses you for certain medical expenses. You are still responsible for your veterinary bills, and then you submit your invoices to your pet insurance company to pay you back.

July 27, 2021

Lyme disease has become increasingly common in humans, and as a result, many pet owners have become concerned about Lyme disease in dogs. While this tick-borne illness is serious, it doesn’t have to be a deadly one for our canine companions. That said, dog owners still need to be quite vigilant and responsible about taking proper precautions to prevent and treat Lyme disease in their pets. Here’s everything you need to know about Lyme disease in dogs – so you can stay informed and prepared. (And let’s face it – calm. Because it is a major concern!)

April 7, 2021

Heartworm disease is a serious condition that can have lifelong effects on the health of your pet – even when it’s successfully treated. The good news is, heartworm disease is preventable, so you can rest easy if you’re well informed and on top of your pup-parent game! Here’s everything you need to know about heartworm disease in dogs, including symptoms, treatments, prevention, and more.

October 13, 2020

When the vet gives you medication in pill form for your dog, does your heart sink? Are you unsure of how to do this? Here are some tips and tricks to help you get that medication into your canine companion. (And why will dogs eat cat poop with gusto, but avoid pills like the plague?)

September 11, 2020

Do you have a "wolfer"? Many dogs eat so fast they practically inhale their food. Sometimes, they promptly regurgitate it when they eat so quickly. Dogs were originally designed to spend much of their day searching for food and eating fast to prevent others from stealing it.

August 12, 2020

Centre Animal Hospital is excited to announce a new partnership with Dr. Kurt Michelotti of Mobile Veterinary Specialists (MoVeS). Dr. Michelotti will be working on a regular basis with our hospital to offer mobile surgery, including orthopedics and advanced soft tissue procedures.

June 1, 2020

The passing of a family pet is often a child’s first experience with death and grief. Because pets live in our homes, and many of us treat them with the same care we do the humans we love, the passing of a beloved pet can be as real and traumatic for a child as losing a human family member or friend.