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Protecting our paws: Recognizing, preventing and responding to heat stress in dogs

As temperatures soar, it's essential to be aware of the risks hot weather can pose to our pets. Heat stress is a serious condition that can affect dogs of all breeds and sizes.
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Veterinary Viewpoints: Holiday Pet Safety

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

The holiday season brings many fun traditions to share with the ones we love, including our pets. While we enjoy the decorations, food and time spent together, it is important to also keep safety in mind for your pets.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Fall brings increase in equine laminitis cases

Tue, Nov 01, 2022

Equine laminitis is a condition of the horse's feet that results from a disruption of blood flow to the laminae, which is the structure that secures bone and soft tissue to the hoof wall.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Keeping your pets safe this Halloween

Tue, Oct 04, 2022

Halloween is a fun time of dressing up, decorating and enjoying sweet treats. Pets are part of the family so of course we want to include them in the fun, but we must be aware of Halloween hazards.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: The Basics of Goat Care

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Goats by nature are very tolerant of all kinds of weather and can adapt to many different styles of housing. Despite their hardiness, when goats are under extreme wet and drafty conditions for long periods of time they are vulnerable to respiratory infection and hypothermia.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Keeping pets and livestock healthy during summer heat

Mon, Aug 01, 2022

Summertime in Oklahoma usually means high temperatures. It is important to keep pets and livestock properly hydrated and protected from the heat.

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Veterinary Viewpoints: Being mindful of pets on Fourth of July

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

Fireworks may be a lot of fun for people, but they can be terrifying for animals.

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