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).  …