Senate Minutes with Senator Chuck Hall
When we concluded the 2019 legislative session in June, it marked the end of a highly productive and successful legislative session. While the beginning of…
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Ask Dr. Anna: Five tips to prevent inappropriate elimination in cats
The last few weeks, I’ve seen several cases of inappropriate elimination in cats. Spraying or avoiding the litter box is the number one sited reason…
Ask Dr. Anna: Intestinal parasites in companion animals
Last week at our weekly staff meeting, I was discussing some data that I had just received showing that only 50% of our canine patients…
Superintendent: Final project left of the 2015 bond issue
It seems only a few days ago we were preparing to send the GHS Class of 2019 out into the world but time in the…
Ask Dr. Anna: Does it really cost too much to get your pet spayed and neutered
“It’s too expensive.” “They should be allowed to have at least one litter.” “I can make money selling the puppies.” These are just a few…
Stitt: The time is now for Congress to ratify USMCA for the benefit of Oklahoma
By: Governor Kevin StittSpecial to Guthrie News Page Earlier this summer, President Trump gave his 30-day notice, required by law, that he intends to submit…
Senate Minutes with Senator Chuck Hall
Too often, we forget to pause and think about the real reason for the holidays we celebrate as a nation. Memorial Day is not just…
Ask Dr. Anna: Interesting facts about external parasites
External parasites are a major problem for pets in Oklahoma during the summer months. I bet there are a few things in this article that…
Ask Dr. Anna: Healthy minds and happy lives
Do your neighbors complain about your dog making noise when you aren’t home? Do you have a dog who tries to dig under or climb…
Ask Dr. Anna: Are you ready to adopt a pet?
The recent flood of kittens needing homes has our local animal shelter scrambling. Kittens in shop windows, videos on social media, catchy signs, and slogans-…
Senate Minutes with Senator Chuck Hall
The 2019 legislative session is officially adjourned. When the session began there was a strong feeling of optimism about what could be accomplished—by the time…
Ask Dr. Anna: 5 pet safety tips during storm season
Storm season is here! In Oklahoma, we know about the threats of lightning, hail, flooding, and tornadoes. Our pets need shelter from the storms, too….
Rep. Mize: Legislative session ends, interim studies begin soon
The Legislature finished business last Thursday, but we officially adjourned “sine die” on Friday, May 31 at 5 p.m. We’ve had a very successful session…
Ask Dr. Anna: Four common pet household toxins
At Guthrie Pet Hospital, we receive calls daily about pets ingesting something in their environment. There are many household toxins that are toxic to pets. …
Rep. Mize: Legislature proposes budget, begins hearing measures
With the end of session drawing closer, I joined my colleagues in the Legislature and the Governor to announce our budget agreement on Wednesday. This…
Senate Minutes with State Senator Chuck Hall
Without a doubt, no one agency, no one elected official ever gets everything they want in the budget. But I believe when you take into…
Ask Dr. Anna: I’m pretty sure my cat hates me
No, not me personally but I hear this a LOT more than you would think! To the people who say that at best their cat…
Ask Dr. Anna: How to recognize the six signs of fear in dogs
This week, I saw a video on Facebook of a rooster being “hypnotized” by a line drawn in the dirt close to his beak. It…
Senate Minutes with State Senator Chuck Hall
With our passage of legislation giving the governor the power to directly hire and fire directors at five of the state’s top agencies, the confirmation…
Rep. Mize: Legislature moves into conference committee process, prioritizes budget discussions
Another deadline has come and gone. Last Thursday was the final day to vote on remaining bills in the opposite chamber. In total, the House…