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McAlester, Ok 745601

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Surgical Treatment for Feline Hyperthyroidism

The goal of thyroidectomy is to remove the abnormal thyroid tissue and leave the normal adjacent tissue alone. This sounds straightforward, however, considering ...

Veterinarians, schools emphasize yearly pet checkups

A campaign by a veterinary coalition to highlight the value of preventive health care for pets finds practitioners and veterinary schools giving more attention ...

Nighttime Waking in Senior Dogs

Sleep is essential for dogs and people. Disturbances of the sleep-wake cycle occur in older pets and often disrupt the entire family. Interrupted sleep is a co ...

Imaging Tests (Radiology Options) for Pets

Imaging in veterinary medicine has advanced greatly since the first radiographs (x-rays) were taken of pets just decades ago. Today a multitude of imaging tests ...

Lab that found antibiotics in jerky continues search

Photo by Chris Milian The New York State Food Laboratory in Albany, N.Y., is participating in a national effort to figure out why some chicken jerky treats ...

Lead Poisoning in Dogs and Cats

The most common cause of lead poisoning in pets is ingestion of lead-based paint. Although lead-based paint is no longer available in the United States, it was ...