AT-YOUR-DOOR-SERVICE: The closest thing to an easy button for all your pet’s needs Sixty-seven percent of U.S. households, or about 85 million families, own a pet, according to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). And according to the 2019 University of Michigan National poll on Healthy Aging, 55% of […] read more >
Having a pet at any age has huge benefits by Eleanor Edwards, DVM Cat Clinic of Norman Having a pet at any age has huge benefits, but having a pet as a senior citizen has more significant benefits than many people realize. Not only do pets give us unconditional love and affection, they also give […] read more >
Six Must-Dos by Nick Burton When relocating to a new home includes pets, your move may look a little different. No matter how easygoing your pets may seem, change can be difficult for our animal companions. And moving to a new home and adjusting to all of the new sights, sounds and experiences can take […] read more >
‘THE KITTENS OF THE SPIDER WORLD’ Inside the Growing Subculture of Insect Pet Owners By Heide Brandes Kathy Hendricks pointed at the shelves of little plastic cups that decorate her living room. In each cup, tiny black dots scurried about and crawled along the sides. The cups hold spider babies, specifically jumping spider babies. In […] read more >
Shelter-in-place orders and social distancing helped clear shelters but present challenges Written By Lauren Cavagnolo Most Oklahomans recognize March 16 as the date Gov. Kevin Stitt declared an emergency in all 77 state counties due to the arrival of the novel coronavirus pandemic. It’s a date that also sent many animal rescue organizations scrambling to […] read more >
Man’s (Solitary) Other Best Friend Story and Photo by Kim Doner Over the years, I’ve lost count of how many people insist they want to turn wildlife into pets (or, worse, they bragged they had done so). The list has been endless: crows, raccoons, squirrels, owls and bunnies are the most common species desired. I […] read more >
A warm weather checklist to keep your pet happy and healthy all season long By Travis Brorsen Pet Exert, Trainer and TV Host Springtime is an exciting time, especially if you have pets. This is the time of year we can get out and about with our fur babies. It’s also a time when many […] read more >
3 Tips for New Pet Foster Parents By Travis Brorsen Pet Expert, Trainer and TV Host There you are at the supermarket, visiting with your friend about how much you love dogs. As you continue chatting, you can tell someone is listening to your conversation. It’s not long before the lady down the milk aisle […] read more >
Whether indoor or outdoor, every cat needs protection from the pests of spring By Eleanor Edwards, DVM Cat Hospital of Norman Spring is coming, and it is perhaps my favorite season. There is a promise of warm days, flower blossoms and bugs! We have to take the good with the bad, I guess. While bugs […] read more >
Do’s and Don’ts for a happy, healthy guinea pig By Lauren Cavagnolo Whether you bring them into your home or the classroom, guinea pigs—also known as cavies— can make great pets. But for first-time owners, there are some do’s and don’ts to be aware of before making a commitment. Guinea pigs were brought to Europe […] read more >
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OKC Pets Magazine and its companion website OkcPetsMagazine.com provide Oklahoma City pet owners with the perspectives of a bi-monthly magazine, the interactive, up-to-the-minute insights of a local news source, and the humane conscience and social media involvement of the Oklahoma City pet community. Only here will you find a one-step resource for local pet products, services and events as well as adoption and pet care information. All of it is sprinkled with lots of pictures of local pets!
