I examine Patience and note that she is very depressed, weak and lying quietly on the exam table. Not typical behavior for a 12-week-old puppy.
Read MorePatient is a canine (dog), female, spayed, five-year-old schnauzer. The owner brought the dog in because she was urinating all over the house. The owner said that Snickers had been urinating in the house, very frequently and struggling a little when urinating.
Read MoreGrowing up I was a little bit on the shy side. Difficult to believe now, I know. But I was. Even though shy and being educated at home, I was very involved in several activities outside of a traditional school setting.
Read MoreAs many of you know there have been some historic wildfires tearing across western Oklahoma. It is horrific to watch as these fires destroy people’s lives and livelihood. As a veterinarian, it is also hard to watch as animals suffer and lose their lives.
Read MoreAnyone who works in the service industry knows that serving people can be challenging. Fortunately, I spend most of my time serving the needs of four-legged, furry customers, but every customer comes with a human owner.
Read MoreI am overjoyed by the fact that “Rosie the Pig” has been so successful, but I am even more excited about “Pistol the Horse.”
Read MoreBooks can take us to another world! I think that is why I love books so much and now enjoy writing children’s books. I remember being so engrossed in a book that I could sit for hours and get lost in it.
Read MoreThere are still some good people left in this world, and it fills my heart with joy when I witness an act of kindness. I want to share one such act with you.
Read MoreI had never really thought about going on a mission trip before, but this tugged at my heart. Being a part of this organization has made me feel like I am a part of something so much more.
Read MoreYou know that this time of year is perfect for finding that special something for your loved ones, but it can be hard year after year to think of new and exciting things. If your loved one has a furry friend, a gift that works for both owner and pet cannot go awry. Here are several tips...
Read MoreThings are about to change around the Hartfield Ranchero. My husband, Preston, has been working in the oilfield for the past 12 years. What many people don’t know is that he is also a very talented horse trainer. Yep. And I am not just saying that because he is my husband, well maybe a little bit, but he really is pretty awesome.
Read MoreIn participation of this season of giving, I’ve decided to host some fun contests throughout the month of December.
Read MoreThere is nothing like school spirit, especially at a college football game. You feel the pride and the honor of the school you represent sitting among a sea of others who also share in that pride.
Read MoreI see this time and time again. The sick dog that comes into the clinic; not eating, lethargic and losing weight over the last month. My first question to the client, after reviewing history,
“Is this dog on any preventative medicine? Like heartworm preventative or flea/tick preventative?”
When I became a veterinarian, I agreed, in fact took an oath, to abide by a standard of ethical principles created to ensure veterinarians provide the best and safest care for the animals we’ve spent years learning to treat.
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