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Greetings!

Ranger hopes everyone enjoying the sun. He and Mercy enjoy laying in the sun. He hopes you have a Happy Easter.

Ranger wants you to know about some upcoming events:

The Big Boom - Fear of Thunderstorms

When: Sunday April 17th
Time: 2 - 3 pm
Location: Prarieland Feeds in Savoy

Pictures with the Easter Bunny

When: Saturday April 16th

Time: 1 - 4 pm
Location: Jarman Center in Tuscola

For more information about these events, read below!

Let us know what you would like to see in future newsletters. We would love to answer your pet questions! Our email address is okawvetstaff@mchsi.com. Our phone number is 253-3221.

Sincerely,

The Okaw Vet Clinic Staff

Events

The Big Boom - Fear of Thunderstorms

Does your pet whine or try to hide when it storms? Is your pet glued to you during storms? Does your pet shake or drool when it storms?

What can you do to help your pet? To continue reading The Events click here or on the picture.

Pictures with the Easter Bunny - Hands 4 Paws event

Bring your pets and kids for pictures with the Easter Bunny. Visit the Hands 4 Paws website for more info.

Pet Food Food Recalls

1. WellPet has recalled Wellness canned cat food. The food contains insufficient levels of thiamine (vitamin B1).

2. Jones Natural Chews has recalled Pig ears. The ears may be contaminated with Salmonella.

To continue reading about the recalls, click here.

March Mud Madness

Finally the snow has melted and the days are getting warmer. The birds, squirrels, and of course bunnies are back in full force. So is mud. Ugh! Until the grass really gets growing to fill in all those gaps in your yard and garden we will have to cope with mud. It is possible to maintain your sanity while allowing your dog to enjoy the early smells and sights of spring. It's all about understanding... To continue reading March Mud Madness click here or on the photo.

Fear of Thunderstorms

Many dogs in the Midwest are afraid of thunderstorms. Maybe a dog was left alone during a bad storm and did not know where to go or what to do. It may be genetic, or it may be something that has been increasing over the years. Whatever the cause, thunderstorm phobia is very common and can range from mild to severe.There is help... To continue reading Fear of Thunderstorms click here or on the photo.

Animal Pheromones - Weird Science or What?

Pheromones are biologically active chemicals.These chemicals are typically produced naturally by one animal to affect another animal, usually of the same species. In simple terms, this is where a mother dog makes a chemical in the skin near her breast. When the puppies absorb this chemical as they start to nurse, the puppies relax and calm down so they nurse better. This pheromone acts on the brain of the puppy to calm them (that is what biologically active means).

There are lots of types of pheromones in nature for all the different species. In the animal care world, there are different products available now that are pheromone based to help with behavior. There are some that are synthetic (meaning lab created) pheromones that copy the natural product made and some are plant origin products. There is a difference... To continue reading Animal Pheromones click here.

10 Things that can Kill your Pet

These are not the only things, just the first 10 we wanted you to know about. To continue reading 10 Things click here.

Antifreeze and Pets

You have probably heard that antifreeze is bad for pet. But, you may not know why it is bad for pets. Antifreeze is often stored in areas that pets hang out in, such as garages and driveways. So pets can come into contact with... To continue reading Antifreeze and Pets click here or on the photo.