Humans aren’t the only species faced with the threat of cancer. Dogs can also develop several types of cancer, resulting in life-threatening conditions that seem to arise out of nowhere. While some of the types of cancer dogs can get are the same as those affecting humans, the most common cancers among the two species […]
Home » Archive by category 'Blog' (Page 6)
The 7 Most Common Cancers in Dogs
| No commentWhen to Call Poison Control for Dogs
| No commentWhen you suspect your dog might have ingested something poisonous, there’s no time to waste in seeking help. Pet poison control was established to offer a fast, direct option for assistance in evaluating your dog and figuring out how to respond in a potential poisoning situation. For dogs, poisoning can take many forms. In addition […]
COVID-19
| No commentAttention OVS clients and potential clients: In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we ask for your assistance in following the CDC’s guidelines as it relates to our practice of veterinary medicine and surgery. In an effort to create social distancing, Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists requests that non-urgent/non-critical appointments/procedures be postponed for the next 30 […]
Noise Phobia in Dogs
| No commentWhat is Noise Phobia? Does your dog ever hide in the closet during a thunderstorm? Cower or tremble on the Fourth of July? You may have a pet who suffers from noise phobia, one of many anxiety disorders in dogs. Some animals with noise phobia will also exhibit signs of generalized anxiety, but others are […]
Itchy and Scratchy – Allergies in Pets
| No commentSpring has sprung and summer is right around the corner. With the changing of the seasons comes one of the most common complaints veterinarians hear from clients: “Fluffy scratches and itches 24 hours a day!” When the Oklahoma cottonwoods and wildflowers bloom, the air becomes flush with pollen and other allergens that can make your pet miserably […]
Meet Dr. Pucket
| No commentPlease join us in extending the warmest of welcomes to Tulsa’s first full time Veterinary Ophthalmologist, Dr. Jonathan Pucket! Dr. Pucket comes to OVS after working at Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences since 2012. After graduating from OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine and completing his internship there, Dr. Pucket headed to Manhattan, […]
Compost Toxicity
| No commentWhat You Should Know About Compost Toxicity By: Cyndi Ballard Home composting continues to grow in popularity with gardeners and green-minded individuals alike. It’s a free and easy way to lower your carbon footprint, not to mention create plentiful produce and beautiful blooms by adding rich nutrients to your garden  soil. Approximately 30% of what goes […]
Welcome, Dr. Nestor!
| No commentPlease join us in extending a warm welcome to the newest member of our Specialty team! Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists is proud to bring aboard Dr. Derek Nestor, Board Certified Internal Medicine Specialist, beginning this November. Dr. Nestor was born and raised in a small town in Iowa, and graduated with his DVM from Iowa State University […]
Meet Dr. Musgrove
| No commentWe’ve got a fresh face on the ER team! Please join us in warmly welcoming Dr. Bobbi Musgrove back to Tulsa as an Emergency Veterinarian at OVS. Dr. Musgrove brings us to six ER doctors and we could not be more excited to have her. After graduating from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine […]
Chemotherapy For Pets
| No commentBy: Dr. Corynn Johnson “I just don’t want to put him through that.” This is the most common response we as veterinarians hear when discussing chemotherapy as a cancer treatment option for pets. For most pet owners, their only previous exposure to chemotherapy has been in the treatment of a human loved one’s cancer. This […]