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Pet breeders bill wins Oklahoma House approval Updated: Thu, May 17, 2012 The measure would place the pet breeders board under the state Agriculture, Food and Forestry Department. House Bill 2921 now heads to the Senate. Read More
Wetter year in Oklahoma has contributed to an increase in fleas Published: Tue, May 15, 2012 Generally the peak of flea activity is late summer and early fall. That's because there is active flea reproduction through the summer months. But this time, there was apparently reproduction through the winter months. Read More
This week: Legislative budget talks, a flea invasion, a week at Webster and the Oklahoma City Thunder Updated: Tue, May 15, 2012 Rick and Nick talk about income tax reduction, the state budget, fleas, Webster and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Read More
Cat survives 19-story plunge from Boston high rise Published: Thu, Mar 22, 2012 BOSTON — A veterinarian says acting like a flying squirrel may have saved a cat from serious injury in a 19-story plunge from a Boston high rise. Sugar the cat had no broken bones or cuts, just some bruising on her lungs after the fall from a window owner Brittany Kirk had opened to enjoy the recent unseasonably... Read More
Annual pet spending passes $50 billion mark Updated: Fri, Mar 9, 2012 Americans spent $50.96 billion on their pets in 2011. That's an all-time high and the first time in history more than $50 billion has gone to the dogs, cats, canaries, guppies and the like, the American Pet Products Association said in a report issued Thursday. Food and vet costs accounted for about 65 percent of... Read More
Top 5 healthy habits for pets, their owners Published: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 Pets are the lights of their owners' lives. And keeping pets healthy is key to extending the warmth and love for years. Dr. Ernie Ward, nationally renowned veterinarian, pet author and founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, offers his 'Top 5 Healthy Habits' for pet owners to help ensure pets stay... Read More
Man charged with having sex with horse at Oklahoma equine center Updated: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 A man appeared before a Tulsa County judge Thursday on an allegation that he had sex with a horse while he was a student in Oklahoma State University’s veterinary medicine program. Thomas Lyle Wilson, 28, was charged Oct. 21 in Tulsa County District Court with one count of crimes against nature. Court records... Read More
Keeping pets safe for the holidays Updated: Wed, Nov 9, 2011 As the pages of the calendar flip and we move closer to the holiday season, pet owners should be aware of common – but hidden – dangers to their pets as we transform our homes for the celebrations to come. “The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy for our families, but in preparing for the season, many... Read More
Commercial pet breeder group following law, leader says Published: Mon, Oct 10, 2011 The head of the state Commercial Pet Breeders Board says the agency is following the letter of the law, regardless of what political leaders say. “At the end of the day, I'm more concerned about making sure we follow the law than I am about possibly politically hurting the situation,” board Chairman Angel... Read More
What is ‘economic euthanasia?’ Published: Fri, Sep 23, 2011 Veterinarian reveals how to avoid dangerous trend among pet owners Read More
Five ways frugal pet owners can save Published: Thu, Jun 23, 2011 For many pet owners and their pets, money is no object. But expenses like food, grooming, routine vet care, toys and kenneling can add up quickly, making it difficult for budget conscious pet owners to afford their shaggy partners. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, the average... Read More
Have a heart: prevent heartworm problems in your pets Updated: Tue, May 10, 2011 When an infected mosquito bites a pet, it transmits heartworm larvae, which mature into long adult heartworms that can live in the heart and surrounding vessels for several years. The number of heartworms living within the heart can be astounding; up to 250 heartworms have been found in a single dog. Pets treated... Read More
Tulsa Zoo official: No room for captured mountain lion Updated: Wed, May 4, 2011 After an examination by Tulsa Zoo veterinarians, it’s still unclear where a female mountain lion that was captured in north Tulsa last weekend came from, but she won’t be staying at the Tulsa Zoo. “We don’t have a space or exhibit to put her in,” said Dr. Kay Backues, the zoo’s senior veterinarian.... Read More
Shelter gets vaccine to protect dogs from canine flu Published: Wed, Mar 30, 2011 The Bella Foundation gets Petfinder.com Foundation grant to help build community immunity against dog influenza. Read More
Wrinkle at Westminster, top dog up for grabs Updated: Tue, Feb 15, 2011 NEW YORK (AP) — A Chinese shar-pei threw a wrinkle into Westminster. Read More
Deaf dogs can make good pets with training, love Updated: Tue, Feb 1, 2011 A Michigan couple had lost their pit bull and were looking for another. That's when they were introduced to Norton. But they were nervous about whether they could train him, and how he would fit in with their two other dogs, a mid-size English bull terrier and a Chihuahua. They were concerned he might be too... Read More
Special drive has pets in mind Updated: Wed, Dec 8, 2010 PAULS VALLEY -- A bunch of cats and dogs at Pauls Valley’s animal shelter have some angels on their side thanks to a special holiday drive meant just for them. Those angels come in the form of the youngsters known as the Junior Volunteers, who as part of P.A.W.S., or Pauls Valley Animal Welfare Society,... Read More
The paw-fect holiday for pets Updated: Wed, Oct 27, 2010 Seasonal tips for pet parents Read More
Is pet insurance worth the cost? Updated: Wed, Oct 13, 2010 Some people will do anything for their pets. But a majority of owners draw the line after spending $500 for veterinary care, according to a recent survey by the Associated Press and Petside, a pet-related website. As costs move closer to $1,000, fewer pet owners are likely to pay for care. That's where pet... Read More
Pet air travel doesn’t have to be hairy Updated: Tue, Sep 7, 2010 Establishing whether your pet is even safe to fly is an important first step. Age, overall health and even your pet’s attitude can be a factor when traveling by air. Read More
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