Fri, Sep 1, 2017

Fleas are a year-round problem for both pets and their owners. Even indoor pets can be affected if the yard and home are contaminated.

Mon, Aug 14, 2017

Oklahoma is home to two box turtle species—the three-toed, Terrapene carolina, and the ornate, Terrapene ornata.

Tue, Aug 1, 2017

While people may use DEET products to repel bugs, do not use it on your pets. DEET can cause significant clinical signs in companion animals.

Mon, Jul 17, 2017

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, pets die every year because they were left in cars on warm—not necessarily hot—days while their owners shopped, visited...

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' Animal Poison Control Center, the four most common problems reported nearly every July 4th holiday are...

Tue, Jun 20, 2017

Ticks in Oklahoma could be abundant this year due to the mild winter and large numbers of wild animal reservoir hosts. These little creatures are very hearty and can actually...

Thu, Jun 1, 2017

June is National Dairy Month. In recent years, more and more people are turning to goat's milk as their source of dairy products.

Fri, May 19, 2017

National Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 21 – 27, 2017. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), more than 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by...

Mon, May 1, 2017

Cytauxzoonosis is an acute, frequently fatal disease in cats caused by the red blood cell parasite, Cytauxzoon felis. Cytauxzoonosis is a devastating disease that often strikes...

Tue, Apr 11, 2017

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. What is heartworm disease and what pets does it affect?