Family Animal Medicine Blog
We love educating our clients, that’s why we have curated and shared posts filled with helpful information regarding pet care.
Family Animal Medicine welcomes Dr. Christopher Payne, DVM back to Owasso!
We are so excited to share that Dr. Christopher Payne has joined our FAMily as a full time veterinarian.Dr. Gena and Dr. Jenny have known Dr. Payne for over 10 years personally and professionally and they cannot wait for you to meet him.Dr. Payne went to school in...
Why Wellness Bloodwork Matters for your Cat: Finding Health Problems Before Symptoms Appear
Cats are remarkably good at hiding when something is wrong. While your cat may be eating normally, playing, cuddling, and using the litter box as usual, changes can be happening inside their body long before you notice obvious signs of illness. That’s why routine...
Dog Heat Safety: How to Keep Your Dog Safe in Hot Weather
Summer means more time outdoors, longer days, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sunshine with our pets. However, hot weather can also create serious health risks for dogs. Understanding dog heat safety is especially important during Oklahoma summers, when high...
Fireworks Anxiety in Dogs: Preparing Before the First Boom
Fireworks anxiety in dogs is a common issue, especially during the summer months. While many people look forward to fireworks displays and holiday celebrations, our pets often experience them very differently. The loud booms, bright flashes, and unpredictable sounds...
Heartworm Disease in Dogs: How One Mosquito Bite Can Change Everything
Many pet owners are surprised to learn that heartworm disease in dogs is not spread from pet to pet. Instead, heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes. In fact, it only takes a single infected mosquito bite to put a dog at risk. Because mosquitoes are so common in...