"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"

"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"

Pet Talk: Navigating Pancreatitis in dogs

A dog’s health depends on dozens of bodily organs and systems working in tandem with one another, so when even a single vital organ struggles to perform, a pet’s entire lifestyle can be disrupted. When that problematic organ is the pancreas — an important part of the digestive system — a pet can develop a serious condition known as pancreatitis.

Never skip the click: ODOT, OTA launch statewide campaign to save lives

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority launched a statewide campaign Thursday encouraging all Oklahomans to make one life-saving decision every time they get in a vehicle: buckle up. Kicking off on Labor Day and continuing throughout September, the campaign titled “Never Skip the Click” comes in response to Oklahoma’s low seat belt usage rate, currently just 86%, far below the national average of 91%.