Greetings!
 The heat and humidity is getting pretty bad this summer. It is causing some problems for some of our four legged friends. We have had some dogs and cats come in with problems related to the heat. Check out the article below for some tips on keeping your pet safe.
Ranger wishes all the kids good luck on starting school this fall. He says to remember and spend a little extra time with your pet while you can this summer!
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 |
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Top 10 Things to Know about Heat Stress in Pets
 10. Air conditioning is good for your pet to stay cool.If you have an outdoor pet, staying outdoors will stress them more than coming into the air conditioning.
9. Hair cuts help both... To continue reading click here or on the photo. |
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Fighting Felines - Helping Mercy and Ranger Get Along
 Over the past week or so, Ranger and Mercy have been at odds with each other in the mornings. It would be hard to tell who was starting things - Mercy or Ranger. We would suddenly hear the 'aurggggg" sound of Mercy as she was staring at Ranger who would mindlessly pounce on her in a playful way. This was not what Mercy wanted - she would then roll him over and the two would wrestle in a sort of confused play fight. Usually tossing the tube toy would get Ranger to redirect, but not now. Actually Mercy seemed... To continue reading click here or on the photo.
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Ranger's Exciting News
 Pssst....Ranger here. I got the keyboard again when no one was looking. I had to telll you about a couple really cool additions to my, I mean, the clinic's website.
Let's start with the most important one.... Me! The girls have finally decided to put my photos up online so everyone can enjoy them. Check them out. I have .... To continue reading click here or on the photo.
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Hot Dogs in Hot Cars
 Never leave your dog or cat in the car in the summer. The temperature inside your car can start to reach dangerous levels after only a few minutes. On an 85 degree day it can reach 102 degrees in your car in only 10 minutes and will reach 120 degress in just... To continue reading click here or on the photo.
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Hot Dogs and Hot Cats - Prevent Summer Boredom
 This summer has had hotter and very humid days than what we typically see in Central Illinois. Even with air conditioning, pets are stressed by the heat. Luckily people are better educated about limiting walks for their dogs to the mornings and evenings, and to provide shaded area for them outdoors or taking them inside where there is air conditioning for them. For outside cats, be sure... To continue reading click here or on the photo.
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Food Puzzle and Toy Reviews
 We have started reviewing food puzzles and toys for dogs and cats. Check out our first review. The Cat Wobbler is a new cat product from Kong.
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About Okaw Veterinary Clinic
Thank you for reading our newsletter. We strive to make our pet parents informed about pet healthcare. If you have any concerns or questions, please let us know. Please 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.
140 W. Sale St.
Tuscola, Illinois 61953
Okaw Veterinary Clinic
217-253-3221
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