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Town & Country Veterinary Clinic

1401 North Main
McAlester, Ok 745601

(918)420-2838

www.tcvetofmcalester.com

Chocolate Toxicity Signs in Dogs

Most pet owners know that chocolate is bad for dogs and can cause significant problems for a dog; cats are usually too finicky to eat it. But what signs of choc ...

Hairballs (Trichobezoars) In Cats

"He's throwing up hairballs all the time. I'm tired of stepping on slimy hair."To the client, the problem may be simple.But to the veterinarian, it's much more ...

Fireworks Fear in Pets

Summer is full of celebrations involving fireworks. Canada has Canada Day on July 1, the USA has Independence Day on July 4, and France has Bastille Day on July ...

Will relaxed marijuana laws produce more stoned dogs?

As an emergency hospital veterinarian in California, Dr. Tracey Hanna saw an average of one dog a day intoxicated by marijuana. That’s right, every day. During ...

Pet treats: Does 'Made in USA' mean safe?

Whether the “made in China” part is responsible for the apparent problem with jerky is unproven.“Are we seeing more of these cases (of illness) from jerky tre ...

Dog breed genetic tests put to the test

Divining the breeds that make up a mutt is amusing sport for most dog lovers, and veterinarians are no exception. So when the first DNA test for dog breeds hit ...