Ask Dr. Anna: How to succeed in dietary management of dog food allergies
Determining if your dog has a food allergy or environmental allergy is the first step to treating your pet’s allergy problem. Dog food allergies are…
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Ask Dr. Anna – Dog Flu: Is your dog at risk?
The dog flu, also known as Canine Influenza, reached the United States in 2004. It began as the H3N8 virus at a Greyhound race track…
Ask Dr. Anna: My reluctant superhero needs a cat health check?
“My cat is a superhero. He is a perfect weight; he never gets sick, he is immune to everything. Why on earth would he need…
Ask Dr. Anna: Seven common microchip myths resolved
A microchip can be the saving grace in returning your lost pet. Permanent visible identification such as a collar with tags will return your pet…
Ask Dr. Anna: How to choose the right pet insurance
Do you have a medical insurance provider for your pet? If no, why not? The cost of veterinary care often prohibits people from seeking veterinary…
Ask Dr. Anna: Planned puppyhood; preparing for a puppy
“Can we keep him?” We’ve all heard it (or said it) before. Somehow, we’ve been exposed to the cutest puppy who has ever lived. We went…
Ask Dr. Anna: 5 spring pet safety tips
Green leaves. The smell of freshly cut grass. The burst of color from lilies and daffodils and iris. Spring. It just makes you happy, doesn’t…
Business and education councils key to ensuring Meridian Tech students are workforce ready
Meridian Technology Center is part of a network of 29 CareerTech districts across the state that help power the economy and equip students to successfully…
Ask Dr. Anna: 7 things you should know about ticks
There are 850 different species of ticks around the world. Ninety of these species reside within the United States. A handful of these species transmit…
Ask Dr. Anna: How to teach your dog to come in six easy steps
Having a reliable come cue is extremely important. It’s the one command that can potentially save your dog’s life. The goal is to have your…
Article number 585: Thank you! I will always remember
585 weeks ago, as the 2007 legislative session commenced, I wrote the first in this series of articles. This week, the 2018 legislative session ends….
Column: Workplace safety – more than statistics
By: Melissa McLawhorn Houston Labor Commissioner Electrocution claimed the life of a single father of five children last year – at work. Over 90 Oklahomans…
Ask Dr. Anna: Animal superstitions, feline mystic
Friday the 13th has long been considered a day of bad luck and ominous fortune. Walking under a ladder, breaking a mirror, having a black…
Rep. Murphey: When politicians attempt to increase their pay
Throughout the past two weeks I have written of my criteria for determining if my elected officials have become co-opted members of the political class.
Column: 5 tips for first-time home buyers in Oklahoma
By: Blake Wimsey Special to Guthrie News Page Blake Wimsey operates Foundation Insurance in downtown Guthrie.
Column: Time to focus on retirement
By John D. Doak Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Daily life and the pressure of just thinking about the future can make planning for your retirement seem…
Rep. Murphey: The transparency test
Time and again I have witnessed the voters elect a new office holder based on the candidate’s platform of reform and innovation. The new office…
Ask Dr. Anna: How you can help with animal abandonment
Unfortunately, animal abandonment is a huge problem in Logan County. Thanks to Friends of Guthrie Animals (FOGAS), Guthrie has an active group of pet rescuers…
Superintendent: “Let’s find our routine again”
I am a person who enjoys a routine. Needless to say, the last three weeks have been anything but routine for a parent, school employee,…
Rep. Jason Murphey: When your elected official has been co-opted
In 2002, as a newly elected official I gave a presentation to a local civic group where I spoke with enthusiasm about taking on the…