Park Lane Veterinary Hospital

08/15/2024

08/07/2024

Nearly 50 dogs and cats left Max Westheimer Airport in Norman to fly to their forever homes in other states.

07/31/2024

🐈‍⬛Did you find a friendly “stray” cat and took it in? Yes, we are aware of the Cat Distribution System, but as it is not an approved city SOP, (and while we do not begrudge the universe giving you a cat) we kindly request you take steps to find the owner before rejoicing in your manifestation. 🐈You can come and get one of these collars, as seen on our model below, to put on the cat so when it goes home, the owner can give us a call. 💡As a reminder, spayed, neutered, and vaccinated cats are allowed to roam in Norman. We have a different program for feral cats.

07/31/2024

Here's a before and after of a dental cleaning we did this week.

07/23/2024

Their Noses Know...

MONDAY, July 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Dogs can sniff out whether a human is stressed or relaxed, new research suggests, and that sensory feedback appears to

07/16/2024

******UPDATE******
This precious guy has found a home! Thank you to everyone for sharing his post!!

Funny, Smart, Lonely, and looking for love.
I’m a single, mature, (some say rakishly handsome) gentleman, looking for that special someone to take long walks with in the cool autumn breeze, share a meal on the beach, and spend my forever with. I’m slightly smaller in stature than a Greek God, but I make up for it with my Herculean zest for life. I have experienced love and loss before, so I know how important relationships are. And that’s where YOU come in…
Things that I am interested in…
We can spend an evening watching Netflix and cuddling around a bowl of popcorn on the couch, or we can go for a night time ride with the top down and feel the wind in our hair! You pick. I’m flexible and down to do whatever you say, as long as we are together. I love to play games and do have a lot of energy to go for a while. I would be happy with a man or a woman, but, honestly prefer ladies. I must admit, I don’t share well, so I much prefer a monogamous relationship, but, I’d be open to trying the family life, if that’s your gig. I do not require a filet mignon lifestyle, but I would not say no to an “occasional” surf-n-turf dinner. =-) I am pretty low maintenance, but I do like to get my hair done, once in a while.
If I seem like your type, or you’d like to meet for an introduction, I am waiting to hear from you.

This pet is looking for a home. He was found running at Lake Thunderbird. He has been neutered, vaccinated, and treated for internal and external parasites. We estimate him to be roughly 5-7 yrs old, but ultimately, we do not know for sure. He appears to be potty-trained and well mannered. We do believe he has been groomed before and seems to be ok around children and other animals, but can be possessive of “his person” (such as while sitting in a lap), If you would like to meet him, please call the office at 405-364-7793 and we will set up a playdate.

07/03/2024

MORE PETS ARE LOST ON JULY 4TH , THAN ANY OTHER DAY OF THE YEAR!!!
We are open today if you need to get calming medications or a microchip for fearful pets. If your baby has anxiety, please take all necessary precautions to keep them safely inside the next several days. If they must go outside, please keep them on leash or stay with them. It only takes a second to run in fear and end up lost.

06/23/2024

This is not, I repeat, NOT an adequate respite from the Oklahoma summer heat.

06/10/2024

Be prepared.

05/24/2024

05/22/2024

Heads up if you feed Pedigree Steak/Vegetable

Pedigree Adult Grilled Steak & Vegetable Dry Dog Food is being recalled because of the possibility of foreign material contamination in the form of

05/17/2024

Every time rescue is asked to take an owner surrender- we have to somehow make room on our little raft for that dog. When an owner says stuff like “I don’t have time to give them the best life” or “I have to move” or “they have too much anxiety” it really falls flat because that means if we bring them on the raft, another dog out there in the freezing water gets to die.

Every day in rescue we adjudicate life and death by gate keeping who can get on the boat.

Rescues and shelters are the tiny rescue boats.

The ship is our community at large.

The iceberg is comprised of careless owners, backyard breeders, and a$$hats who won’t spay/neuter.

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04/23/2024

04/23/2024

Absolutely adorable.❤

04/20/2024

What are you planting in your garden? Make sure to do a quick check on what you plant if you have animals.

04/19/2024

Praying the laser will give this sweet boy some relief! ❤

04/10/2024

Sweet Trinity getting some cuddle time in today. She lovesss belly scratches.

04/03/2024

🛇 Use your Manners! 🛇
The Sniff test - Stop doing that!
The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of what they're actually doing.

🚩When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions.

🚩If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed.

🚩People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you.

🚩Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction.

🤔 If you are meeting a dog, what should you do?
⚠Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again.
⚠Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side.
⚠Ignore the dog & talk to the owner.
⚠Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats.

🐶This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.

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04/01/2024

April showers bring May flowers and tornado's to Oklahoma. Now is a good time to be prepared for all weather. Here is a simple check list to make sure you have everything you might need in case of a tornado.

04/01/2024

Today is a day to be weather aware. Please make sure your pet is secured. If your pet has storm anxiety, make sure you have some type of calming mechanism in place to help them as we ride it out. If you need a calming medication to help your pup (or kitty) get through the weather, please do not hesitate to call or text us (text line 405-876-5333) and we will get your baby something. Storm anxiety is no laughing matter. Help your pet get through it without being scared.

03/24/2024

Please make sure you check fences & fasten all gates before the storms move in. The meteorologists are predicting strong winds of 55+ mph. Check them again before you let your dog outside to go to the bathroom.

03/21/2024

https://vetsource.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-rabies-pets/

Rabies is a viral disease that can affect mammals. This virus does not have a cure, but luckily you can take steps to prevent it. Here’s what you need to

03/20/2024

Do you keep your pets' nails trimmed? If not, you should. Long nails create potential for injury — such as broken nails, a splayed foot, reduced traction, deformed feet, and even injured tendons over time. As long nails hit the ground, it puts force on the foot and leg structure. This force can lead to arthritis and ongoing pain.
If your pup (or kitty) needs a pedicure, give us a call. We are happy to help.