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What to look for when kenneling your pets

Mon, May 14, 2018

Tips for vacationing pet owners who are looking for kennels.

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Meet Dr. Murphee Stepanek, Winner of Two Prestigious Veterinary Awards

Thu, May 10, 2018

Murphee Stepanek of Dallas, Texas, recently received both the 2018 Gentle Doctor Award and the Dean Clarence H. McElroy Award. In the 70-year history of the veterinary center, this is only the third time a student has earned both awards.

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Summer-like temperatures can affect artificial insemination programs for beef herds

Thu, May 10, 2018

Hot temperatures have swept into Oklahoma, and that means cow-calf producers must take into account the effects the heat can have on artificial insemination programs.

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Larrabee to Serve on National Board

Wed, May 02, 2018

The National Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) recently named Kyre Larrabee of Meade, Kan., president-elect.

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Class of 2019 Moves to Clinics

Tue, May 01, 2018

The Class of 2019 transitions into their fourth and final year in veterinary school,the clinical year.

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More than Puppy Love

Tue, May 01, 2018

Leah Cohn Arendt's family established the Mercy Work Foundation of Oklahoma in 1992 to perpetually care for small animals.

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Cohn Offers Care for Life

Tue, May 01, 2018

Opened in 1998, the Oklahoma State University’s Cohn Pet Care Facility offers pet owners a permanent home for their animals when they are no longer able to care for them.

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Cohn Family Chair for Small Animals

Tue, May 01, 2018

Dr. Danielle Dugat holds the Cohn Family Chair for Small Animals.

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Essential Oils and Pets

Mon, Apr 30, 2018

Essential oils used in aromatherapy can help humans relax. It’s important to understand that these oils can pose safety risks to both our pets and some members of our human family.

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OSU Animal Relief Fund Makes Treating Animal Fire Victims Possible

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

Thanks to generous donors, who gave to the OSU Animal Relief Fund, three animal fire victims are currently being treated at no cost to their owners at Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.

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Emergency evacuation plans must include your pets

Wed, Apr 18, 2018

When preparing an emergency evacuation plan, be sure to include your pets.

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Do not forget about post-wildfire trauma in livestock

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 17, 2018) – Adrenaline-fueled panic and confusion may still be affecting livestock even after the flames of recent wildfires have passed, meaning producers need to use caution when working with the animals.

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