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The Dog Bugle is a weekly email and a community for people who take their dogs seriously without taking themselves too seriously. Every edition is written by Tulsa dog owners and checked by a Tulsa veterinarian.

Ask the Vet, park and patio guides, yard-health know-how, tested gear, training that works in real homes, and a Dog of the Week from right here in Tulsa. No fluff, no filler, four minutes tops.

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Ticks Don't Take Winter Off in Green Country

The 2026 parasite forecast keeps the south-central U.S. at high risk for ehrlichiosis. Dr. Liz on why Tulsa dogs need year-round tick prevention and a 60-second check.

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Every Off-Leash Dog Park in Tulsa (Hours, Quirks and Directions)

Joe Station, Biscuit Acres, Route 66 Dog Park, the two membership parks, and the leashed-only options like Gathering Place. The full Tulsa list in one place.

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Tulsa's New Animal Shelter Opens This Fall: What It Means for Local Dogs

A $13.8 million shelter with 300+ kennels and its own surgery center is going up near 36th Street North. Here's what changes, and how to help.

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The 3 Best Tulsa Dog Parks Where Small Dogs Get Their Own Side

Joe Station, Biscuit Acres and Tails & Ales, rated by people who actually go. Hours, quirks, and directions for each.

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The Clean Ground Protocol: Why Scooping Isn't Enough

Bacteria and parasite eggs stay in Tulsa soil long after the mess is gone. The three-step routine that keeps a yard actually safe.

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Why Your Dog Won't Stop Scratching (A Tulsa Vet Explains)

Skin allergies are the #1 reason dogs see a vet, and Tulsa's ragweed season makes September the worst month. Here's the two-week rule.

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Where to Take Your Dog in Tulsa: Bars, Breweries and Patios That Mean It

Tails & Ales, Fetch Social Club, Cabin Boys, and the patio that serves a $4.99 doggie bowl on a frisbee. The Tulsa spots that welcome dogs, not just tolerate them.

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Howl-O-Ween at Whiteside Park and the Rest of Tulsa's Fall Dog Calendar

Costume contests, the Botanic Garden's dog days, Gathering Place weekends and shelter adoption events. What's on for Tulsa dogs this season.

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