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Meet Jasper, the Enigmatic Director of Hospitality at Crescent Hotel
Crescent Hotel has housed a vast array of friendly felines over the years. Although resident cats did not appear in hotel records until 1973, there may have been many four-legged lodgers since the hotel first opened in 1886. Today, Jasper, the beloved hotel cat, occupies the role of director, overseeing guest hospitality.
read moreAsk the Vet: Why Do Cats Groom Themselves So Often?
Cats are considered one of the cleanest house pets. Their habit of self-grooming helps to keep them prim and proper throughout the day. There are many reasons cats groom themselves so often, however, if their grooming becomes excessive, then you may need to let your veterinarian know.
read more2021 Halloween Pumpkin Contest
The Sunset Vet Clinic Staff is really getting into the Halloween spirit by decorating pumpkins to display and that means it’s time for a contest! Cast your vote below or at the front desk for your favorite pumpkin! The winner will be announced on Monday November 1! The pumpkins are at the clinic so feel free to take a look as you drive by! To see a larger version of all the entries go to our Facebook page! Cast your vote for your favorite pumpkin!1. 292. Faaaaaleeeesha Falamingo3. Gumball4. Jurassic...
read moreThe Importance of Playing with Your Dog
Setting aside time to play with your dog is critical for your pet’s health. An active lifestyle provides significant benefits that contribute to a pet’s overall well-being.
read moreCould Raw Dog Food Be Doing More Harm Than Good?
Raw dog food has gotten a lot of attention these days. However, an increasing body of research is leading scientists to caution against the use of raw canine food. It turns out that it may be far more harmful than beneficial.
read moreIn the News: Rescue Animals are Oklahoma’s State Pet
Monday, April 26th was an exciting day for rescue animals in Oklahoma. Governor Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 1816 into law. The law was created in hopes of raising awareness for Oklahomans to open their homes to shelter pets and consider adopting rescue animals.
read moreLittle-Known Tips for Traveling with a Pet
A recent study by Mars Petcare indicates that about 60% of pet owners want to bring their pets along when they travel in 2021. If you plan to travel with your pet or have wondered what that would look like, here are some little-known tips. Hopefully, these tips will make traveling with a pet easy and fun, for both the pet and the pet owner.
read moreThe Pet Diversity Paradox
Dogs are one of the most diverse species on the planet. We've bred their incredible variety, but underneath they are all the same species. How does that work? And could the same be done with cats?
read moreHow to Have Better Playtime With Your Cat
An active cat is a happy cat! Cats need more than cuddling; they need play to remain active throughout their lives. Pet owners often purchase toys and expect their cat to play with the toy on its own. The owner becomes disappointed when the cat doesn’t play with toys. Instead of waiting around for your cat to initiate play, make play a two-sided experience by turning toys into prey. Both you and your cat will be happy.
read moreIn The News: Training Dogs to Sniff Out Covid-19
For years dogs have been used for their exceptional sense of smell to locate drugs, weapons and explosives. Now science is honing in on that skill to sniff out Covid-19.
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