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The Tulsa Beacon

 

Dr. Kimberly Carter, DVM

Clinical assistant professor

OSU’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences

Pet sterilization is an issue for dogs, cats in Oklahoma

Tulsa Beacon

Do you know the leading cause of death for domestic cats and dogs in the United States? Euthanasia. Estimates vary on how many dogs and cats are put to sleep each year in shelters, but most sources estimate 2 million to 3 million per year. According to a 2015-2016 report from the American Pet Products…