There 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.
Read MoreOver the past few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to visit multiple schools across Oklahoma. Each school had a different atmosphere, different style of teaching and numerous children in various stages of life.
Read MoreWe have a really awesome client that comes to the clinic on a regular basis. She also used to work here so when she comes in and phones are ringing off the hook it isn’t uncommon to ask, “Hey could you maybe answer that?” with a sheepish smile. She gladly does.
Read MoreCushing Veterinary Clinic, in my opinion, is the main hub of our cute little town. We’re like the Central Perk in Friends, the bar in Cheers or Arnold’s in Happy Days.
Read MoreTo say my husband, Preston, loves dogs is an understatement. He is obsessed with dogs. I like having my few little Jack Russell yard dogs and the occasional house dog, but Preston would fill every acre of our 40-acre ranch with dogs if he could (or I would let him).
Read MoreI love to read, I love to teach and I love veterinary medicine. To me this was the perfect recipe to write a children’s book!
Read MoreI’m not sure what Doc originally thought the first time I set foot inside his clinic. But if he knew then what he knows now, he might have pondered a little longer before hiring this fresh-outta-school, over-enthusiastic, gun-ho, quirky veterinarian.
Read MoreThe panting could be heard from the back of the clinic. Before I even reached the front I knew what was going on. It was a hot, sweltering day in Oklahoma. You could feel the heat coming off the pavement nearly melting your skin.
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