Two weeks ago, newly sworn-in Gov. Kevin Stitt kicked off the fresh legislative session with his first State of the State Address before a joint Legislature. In his address, the Governor outlined a conservative, pro-economic growth plan for Oklahoma that demands government accountability and efficiency while also addressing the needs of our core agencies. He […]
The last several weeks have been a roller coaster ride as my fellow freshmen members of the Senate and I have been preparing for the 2019 legislative session. We’ve been through caucus meetings, orientation and training sessions, awaiting our committee appointments then working with staff to get bills filed ahead of the session. It went […]
What is the attraction between cats and kitchen counters? No matter how many times we tell them no, they insist we said yes. We tell them to get down; they come back up. If you constantly battle with your cats and kitchen counters, the first thing you need to do is understand why they are […]
You would be hard pressed to find a school district or community in Oklahoma that has had a tougher sixty days than Guthrie. We have endured the tragic death of four students as well as others that were taken far too soon. January 27th is always a difficult day for me as I lost friends […]
Whether you are deciding to get your very first pet or adding another pet to your household, it is imperative to choose wisely. Approximately thirty percent of dogs and cats are relinquished between seven months and one year of age. Relinquishment is partially due to poor planning on the owner’s part, and the other factor […]
Otitis externa which is inflammation of the inner ear canal is a very common problem of dogs. The most common primary cause is environmental allergies. Unlike people who develop watery eyes and sneeze, dogs tend to itch. Their ears itch turn red and are usually painful. A discharge usually develops, malodorous and either brownish or […]
I’m thankful that mother nature has been kind as the spring semester has gotten off to a smooth start. This Sunday, January 27th, we will host a public open house for the community to tour Charter Oak Elementary School from 2:00 until 3:30 p.m. We will have a short ceremony at 2 p.m. in the cafeteria […]
January 22nd is National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day (who knew?), so it seemed like a good time to check in with the clowder (that’s what you call a group of cats) and see what was burning in their brain cells. Problem. Have you ever tried to get a consensus from a batch of cats? […]
January is Train Your Dog Month and Walk Your Dog Month! Even though that may sound like a bit much to fit all into one month, you can combine both activities to make each more fun than they would be on their own. I’ve decided to combine the two for myself and my dogs by […]
Urination or defecation outside of the litter box is the most common behavior problem of cat owners. While occasionally these problems are related to health issues most of these problems are simple problems with the litter box that can be prevented. Read more: 7 Steps To Litter Box Success
By Governor Mary Fallin In just a matter of days, Oklahoma will have a new governor and I will once again – after 28 years – be a private citizen. I’ve enjoyed my decades of service as a public servant, as a state legislator, lieutenant governor and a member of Congress, especially the past eight […]
I’ve seen several clients lately that are having problems with feline play aggression with their young kittens. Feline play aggression can be a serious problem that destroys the human-animal bond and can lead to relinquishment later. Read more: Five Ways To Curb Feline Play Aggression
Here at Guthrie Pet Hospital, most folks are aware that we have two clinic cats—Sylvie and Felicia. Some people don’t know that there’s one other animal member of our clinic family. His name is Dante, and he’s a twenty-year-old Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot. Our clients are used to hearing him scream “hello,” “okay,” and “bye” as […]
Most people are aware that chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats. During the Christmas and Easter holidays, Guthrie Pet Hospital sees an influx of calls and cases involving chocolate ingestion. Learn what you need to know about chocolate toxicity in pets. Theobromine is the toxic ingredient in chocolate. The amount of theobromine varies depending […]
Just recently, I attended a public event at Charter Oak Elementary where a group of Guthrie High School students called the Pied Pipers performed for younger children. It was the first truly public event to be held in the building. This group normally performs at Central Elementary but on this day, they chose Charter Oak. […]
Hello, Silvi here! As the official Cat of Guthrie Pet Hospital, I see a lot of stuff. I see puppy dogs and kitty cats and delivery people and clients and a couple of weird guys that come to steal our rugs every few weeks. There are lots of new faces every day. I don’t know […]
By: Blake Wimsey Special to Guthrie News Page
Guthrie Pet Hospital is growing, and we appreciate your patronage. To thank you for your loyal support, I want to make you aware of our new app and our loyalty program. In May of 2017, Guthrie Pet Hospital developed an app for the clinic. You can download the app on your Apple or Windows phone […]
Did you know that veterinarians see 50% fewer cats for annual wellness exams than dogs? An even sadder statistic from a recent survey shows that 77% of cats over 12 years of age are not being seen in the 18 months before being euthanized. This week I will discuss the difference between a senior cat […]
This week I would like to discuss a common problem that I see in senior pets. Unfortunately, I often see this problem when it is too late to correct. Your senior pet needs to maintain their lean muscle mass as it ages. Once your pet begins losing lean muscle mass, it is difficult to regain […]
