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Veterinary Viewpoints: Keeping pets and livestock healthy during summer heat

Monday, August 1, 2022 Media Contact: Kaylie Weir | Coordinator, Marketing & Public Relations | 405-744-6740 | kaylie.wehr@okstate.edu Summertime in Oklahoma usually means high temperatures. It is important to keep pets and livestock properly hydrated and protected from the heat. Dogs and Cats Read moreBest Cat Flea And Tick CollarPets do not tolerate heat as well as humans. This is …

Veterinary Viewpoint: Keeping dogs healthy

dr Joanna Bronson Certain dog breeds are more susceptible to health problems due to their genetic makeup, however, many common health problems can be prevented or at least controlled through diligent preventive health care. According to a top veterinary pet insurance company, the most common medical conditions that face dogs during their lifetimes are: Skin allergies/infections Periodontitis/dental disease ear Diarrhea/intestinal …

Veterinary medicine stocks: the firms keeping your pet healthy

One of the surprising consequences of Covid-19 was an increase in pet ownership, as families spent more time at home and felt that they could look after a new dog or cat. Around 11% of UK households gained a new pet between March 2020 and March 2021, according to a survey by the Pet Foods Manufacturers’ Association. Another 10% were …

Love your cat longer by keeping it inside away from native species

Susan Barnes | Guest columnist You might be surprised to learn that every list of non-native invasive animal species in Florida includes the domestic cat. Starting with America’s first colonists, more than 4,000 non-native species have been established in this country, and many have become invasive. By competing with native species, transmitting disease, or even killing native species entirely, invasive …

Pandemic pet surge keeping Omaha veterinarians extra busy

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – With more people staying at home during the pandemic last year, shelter animals have been adopted in record numbers. Looking after them all has proven to be a new challenge for veterinarians in the Omaha area. At the L Street location of the Best Care Pet Hospital you can see everything: everything from St. Bernard to …

Here are the recent trends for keeping your cat healthy

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Keeping your dog cool during the dog days of summer

June 26 – As temperatures continue to rise, local vets are reminding dog owners to keep an eye on their pets during the summer heat. Dr. Mark Ferrell, who has owned and operated the Town and Country Veterinary Clinic in McAlester since 1998, said the first thing on his mind when preventing summer-related health problems is to keep dogs away …