Ask Dr. Anna: Is your senior cat a second-class citizen?
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…
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Ask Dr. Anna: How to keep your senior pets mobile
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…
Ask Dr. Anna: How to care for barn cats during the winter
In a perfect world, all cats would live pampered lives inside homes designed for their specific needs, with runs and tunnels and high spots in…
Ask Dr. Anna: Three things to remember when buying dog supplies
Throughout centuries, dogs have become a huge part of human culture. Because of the huge role dogs play in our lives, advertisers and marketing executives…
Ask Dr. Anna: My pet has diabetes, now what?
Approximately, 1 out of ever 300 dogs and 1 out of ever 230 cats have diabetes in the United States. Unfortunately, pet diabetes is on…
Superintendent: Changes throughout GPS resulting in positive outcomes
To say we have undergone some changes with Guthrie Public Schools this fall would be a drastic understatement. We changed the configuration of our elementary…
Ask Dr. Anna: Cat shedding tools; do you dread the shed?
Anyone with cats knows that a change of season means its time to shave the couch. At least, that’s what it feels like with the…
Ask Dr. Anna: Five reasons why dogs bark
It’s something we’ve all experienced, whether as the owner of a barking dog, the person being barked at, or the neighbor being thoroughly annoyed. There…
Ask Dr. Anna: Introducing a new cat
Last month my husband and I went on an RV trip to Natural Falls State Park. We invited friends along and decided there wasn’t enough…
Ask Dr. Anna: Real-life rabies cases that might surprise you
Do you understand the seriousness of Rabies? It’s 100 percent fatal! Now that’s serious. For animals, there is no treatment, but a simple vaccine can…
Column: Distracted drivers is leading cause of all auto accidents
By: Blake Wimsey Special to Guthrie News Page Blake Wimsey operates Foundation Insurance in downtown Guthrie. The #1 Cause of Auto Accidents in America When…
Ask Dr. Anna: Dog safety for kids: know your ABC’s
Kids and dogs seem like a match made in heaven—but it’s important for kids to know how to stay safe around dogs. Kids tend to…
Ask Dr. Anna: Understanding rabies: know the facts
What does To Kill A Mockingbird, Cujo, Their Eyes Were Watching God and Old Yeller all have in common? Besides being great fictional works of…
Ask Dr. Anna: The last gentle goodbye: How will I know it’s time?
Working at a pet hospital means seeing all sides of life: joyous births, clumsy youths, hale, and hearty adults, failing seniors, and eventually death. We…
Ask Dr. Anna: The dangers of rabies transmission to humans and rabies treatment
An infected animal’s saliva transmits the Rabies virus typically from a bite wound. Other less common modes of transmission include scratches, aerosolized into the respiratory tract…
Ask Dr. Anna: Why your senior pet needs additional testing?
Aging isn’t a disease, but unfortunately with age comes an increased chance of developing chronic health conditions. At Guthrie Pet Hospital, we consider dogs and…
Superintendent: Radical change can be very difficult
In the summer of 2013, the Guthrie Public School’s Long Range Planning Committee delivered a list of priorities to our Board of Education. The list…
Ask Dr. Anna: Puppy training 101 class now enrolling
Here at Guthrie Pet Hospital, we offer Puppy Training 101–a group “manners” class for puppies and their owners. Our next class begins on Tuesday, August…
Ask Dr. Anna: Why do cats love boxes?
You shop for hours online for the perfect cat bed, but when it arrives, the cat seems to want to spend more time in the…
Ask Dr. Anna: How to keep your senior dog youthful
People are always curious how old their pet is in human years. Everyone has heard the basic rule of thumb that dogs age seven years…