Fleas, ticks, and heartworms, oh my!
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Euthanasia….one of life’s difficult decisions
May 17 2013
The decision to euthanize one’s pet has to be one of life’s most difficult decisions. We have experienced this with our own pets and we empathize with you. Gauging the…
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Dr. Bob on Heartworms: Prevention vs. Treatment?
Apr 24 2013
As you probably know, consistent with the American Heartworm Society and AVMA guidelines, Dr. Bob strongly recommends year-round heartworm prevention and annual testing. Heartworms is transmitted by mosquitoes, and even…
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Dr. Bob Advocates Year-Round Heartworm Prevention and Annual Testing
Apr 09 2013
Heartworm disease is serious and potentially fatal, primarily affecting dogs, cats, and ferrets. The infection is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Even if your pet rarely or…
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Dr. Bob Marshall Declares it’s That Itching Time of Year
Mar 21 2013
Spring has sprung in Oklahoma! In addition to tornadoes, springtime brings seasonal allergies which affect us and our pets. Dr. Bob is seeing more itchy dogs as we experience the…
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Dr. Bob Marshall Reports Seeing Increase in Diabetes
Feb 27 2013
Dr. Bob reports he has seen an increase in diabetes in cats and dogs in the past two years. You may have noticed the same trend in the human population.…
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What’s in Your Pet’s Name?
Feb 13 2013
At Cherokee Hills we are always intrigued with how a pet’s name was chosen. Our experience is there is usually an interesting story behind the choice of a pet’s name.…
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February is National Pet Dental Health Month
Jan 29 2013
Did you know that over 68% of all dogs over the age of three are estimated to have some form of periodontal or dental disease? Your pet’s dental health is…
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Counting Calories with Your Canine
Jan 11 2013
So your new year’s resolution is to lose weight, right? How about your slightly overweight canine companion? Did you know obesity is the primary health concern for our pets? Dr.…
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Happy Holidays from Your Pets
Dec 24 2012
Our pets add so much spice to our lives. They make our holiday celebrations more festive. They tolerate our human foibles as we festoon them with Halloween costumes, team t-shirts,…
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Your Dog Wants to Take You for a Walk
Nov 29 2012
Have you experienced the stress of a difficult day fading away with 30 minutes of dog walking? Exercising with your canine companions has benefits for you and your dog(s). …
