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Veterinary technician Melissa Ligon and veterinarian Richard Hufnagel give Boomer an exam Tuesday at the Pet Medical Center of Edmond. Fleas are not a problem for Boomer, but Hufnagel and other vets say flea infestations are prevalent this spring. Photo by Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman
A wetter year in Oklahoma contributes to flea increase
A mild winter and a wet spring have allowed fleas to proliferate, leaving dogs scratching and veterinarians busy. Staff members at the Pet Medical Center of Edmond have seen an upswing in pets with infestations. “Last year the drought was the major player in why we weren't seeing big flea populations,” said Richard Hufnagel, one of the veterinarians. “They like moisture.” This year, Oklahoma had its warmest January through April on record.
Oklahoman Articles
Betty White heads to Washington to see the animals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Betty White is headed to Washington to see the wildlife — not the donkeys and elephants on Capitol Hill, but the animals in the National Zoo. After a stop at the Smithsonian on Thursday, White will visit the zoo one day later to indulge her passion: animal watching. She's looking forward to... Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Betty White is headed to Washington to see the wildlife — not the donkeys and elephants on Capitol Hill, but the animals in the National Zoo. After a stop at the Smithsonian on Thursday, White will visit the zoo one day later to indulge her passion: animal watching. She's looking forward to... Read More
Guthrie kennel owner remembered fondly
Jerry Krich, co-owner of Country Kennel in Guthrie, died Sunday. Read More
Jerry Krich, co-owner of Country Kennel in Guthrie, died Sunday. Read More
Wetter year in Oklahoma has contributed to an increase in fleas
Generally the peak of flea activity is late summer and early fall. That's because there is active flea reproduction through the summer months. But this time, there was apparently reproduction through the winter months. Read More
Generally the peak of flea activity is late summer and early fall. That's because there is active flea reproduction through the summer months. But this time, there was apparently reproduction through the winter months. Read More
Senior living centers across US accept more pets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shirlee and Nathan "Nick" Horowitz faced one serious health crisis after another before their doctor said they had to move into an assisted living center. They had only one condition — they weren't going anywhere without their dog. Hundreds of retirement communities across the country now... Read More
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shirlee and Nathan "Nick" Horowitz faced one serious health crisis after another before their doctor said they had to move into an assisted living center. They had only one condition — they weren't going anywhere without their dog. Hundreds of retirement communities across the country now... Read More
Central Oklahoma Humane Society envisions foster program to be Stepping Stone to new homes
The Central Oklahoma Humane Society is relaunching its fostering program under the name Stepping Stone with the hope of attracting more people to foster animals. Read More
The Central Oklahoma Humane Society is relaunching its fostering program under the name Stepping Stone with the hope of attracting more people to foster animals. Read More
Calif. group gives Texas dog national hero award
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years ago, Bear was a 100-pound Shiloh German shepherd nobody wanted at a Texas shelter. Debbie Zeisler came to his rescue. She has lost count of the times since then that he has come to hers. On Monday, Bear was honored with the 30th National Hero Dog award by the Society for the... Read More
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years ago, Bear was a 100-pound Shiloh German shepherd nobody wanted at a Texas shelter. Debbie Zeisler came to his rescue. She has lost count of the times since then that he has come to hers. On Monday, Bear was honored with the 30th National Hero Dog award by the Society for the... Read More
Famed obese New Mexico cat 'Meow' dies
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A cat that got national attention for tipping the scales at 39 pounds has died from apparent complications of his morbid obesity, an animal shelter said Monday. The orange and white tabby named Meow, who was between 2 and 5 years old, was taken to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane... Read More
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A cat that got national attention for tipping the scales at 39 pounds has died from apparent complications of his morbid obesity, an animal shelter said Monday. The orange and white tabby named Meow, who was between 2 and 5 years old, was taken to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane... Read More
Harrah man accused of stabbing puppy
Kenneth Don Voss, 23, was charged Tuesday in Oklahoma County District Court with felony animal cruelty after witnesses said he stabbed a puppy. Read More
Kenneth Don Voss, 23, was charged Tuesday in Oklahoma County District Court with felony animal cruelty after witnesses said he stabbed a puppy. Read More
Bunking with cats, inmates learn value of teamwork
YACOLT, Wash. (AP) — When Princess Natalie was still a kitten, before she was prison royalty, she was left in a cage with another cat for months. They were fed, given water and not much else. Natalie became afraid of people and other cats. When she was adopted, she hissed at her owners, made a mess in their home... Read More
YACOLT, Wash. (AP) — When Princess Natalie was still a kitten, before she was prison royalty, she was left in a cage with another cat for months. They were fed, given water and not much else. Natalie became afraid of people and other cats. When she was adopted, she hissed at her owners, made a mess in their home... Read More
Oklahoma City Council will consider community cats program
The Oklahoma City Council is set to consider a new ordinance that would allow the city animal shelter to reduce the amount of time it's required to hold some cats so it can begin a community cats program. The program would let the shelter immunize, sterilize and return some stray and loosely owned cats to their... Read More
The Oklahoma City Council is set to consider a new ordinance that would allow the city animal shelter to reduce the amount of time it's required to hold some cats so it can begin a community cats program. The program would let the shelter immunize, sterilize and return some stray and loosely owned cats to their... Read More
'Pupnic' event raises money for improvements to Ross Park in northwest Oklahoma City
Ross Park in Oklahoma City was the site of Pupnic in the Park, a dog parade and other dog-related events to raise money for park improvements. Read More
Ross Park in Oklahoma City was the site of Pupnic in the Park, a dog parade and other dog-related events to raise money for park improvements. Read More
Mo.-based pet food maker issues another recall
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling a third type of dry dog food because of salmonella concerns. All three products were made at a Gaston, S.C., plant, where production was suspended April 8. The plant is the same one that made mold-contaminated food that killed... Read More
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling a third type of dry dog food because of salmonella concerns. All three products were made at a Gaston, S.C., plant, where production was suspended April 8. The plant is the same one that made mold-contaminated food that killed... Read More
