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…
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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…
Superintendent: Taking one bite at a time
It has been almost a month since we had our bond election and I’m still excited for the message our community sent about the direction…
Ask Dr. Anna: Orphaned Wildlife – What do I do now?
Anyone who spends any time outside is eventually bound to come across what looks like orphaned wildlife. Bunnies, birds, and kittens are the most frequently…
Senate Minutes with State Senator Chuck Hall
Once again, we’re heading into another major deadline—April 25 is the last day for the full Senate to vote on bills that were sent over…
Rep. Mize: House committees pass 348 Senate bills, remembers bombing anniversary
Last Thursday was the deadline to pass Senate bills through their House committees, and the House passed 348 Senate bills by the deadline. We’ve spent…
Column: Hail season has arrived, is your home ready?
By: Blake WimseySpecial to Guthrie News Page Blake Wimsey operates Foundation Insurance in downtown Guthrie With storm season officially upon us here in Oklahoma, here…
Ask Dr. Anna: Help control the pet population
Spring is the beginning of warmer weather and longer days. Spring leads to blooming flowers, budding trees, and baby animals. In fact, 70,000 puppies and…
Senate Minutes with State Senator Chuck Hall
With the second week of April underway, we are ten weeks into the 2019 legislative session, and quickly approaching the Thursday, April 11 deadline for…
Rep. Mize: House begins passing Senate bills, joint session honors veterans
The House took a short spring break in mid-March to allow members to spend time with their families and return to their districts after a…