OkcPets Magazine November 2021

6 OKC Pets • November/December 2021 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Michael Bell Heide Brandes Kaycee Chance Travis Brorsen Kim Doner FEATURES NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 8 Veterinary Hope Foundation Giving back hope to the national veterinary profession 11 Canine Golden Years Tips on how to make these years a bit brighter 14 Flemish Giants These big, lovable bunnies make great pets! 18 Heartworm Prevention A real-life case illustrating the importance of monthly prevention 22 The 7 Best Holiday Pet Gifts Ideas for your holiday shopping 24 Pet-Friendly Patio Review Ted’s takes a new twist 28 Displaced Bears in Oklahoma How to avoid conflict with bears’ new migratory patterns 30 When Was the Last Time? A tribute to a dog named Howie 34 Carey Pet & Home Care Pet sitting, pet walking, pet taxi 37 Paseo Arts Festival A pet-friendly annual event for the entire family 40 Focus on Felines Ailurophile Mark Twain 11 14 DEPARTMENTS 36 42 Pets about Town 45 Directory Products, services, and friends of pets 24 Anna Holton-Dean Karen Holman Katy Hawkins Nancy Gallimore Rowena Mills