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Greetings!
 Ranger will be relaxing for Labor Day, because he works so hard. He gets up walks around and plays, then naps, plays some more, then its bed time. What a rough day. He needs the day off.
We hope all the kids are getting along well in school. Ranger wants to tell them not to forget to play with their pet!
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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Pet Fair Extravaganza
Do you have questions about your pet's behavior?
Does your dog or cat have a wierd behavior?
Do your pets get along sometimes, but not all the time?
Dr. Foote will have a booth and you can drop your question into the "Ask the Vet" box. We will post the answers on our website and send you an email. You can also sign up for the drawing to win a dog or cat toy.
Come see Dr. Foote at Pairieland Feeds in Savoy on Saturday Oct 8th from 9 am - 4 pm and Sunday Oct 9th from 11 am - 4 pm. |
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Social Networking in Puppies
 I never really knew how important it was to get a young puppy out and about meeting and greeting before the age of 16 weeks until I studied animal behavior. Unfortunately, past teachings in veterinary medicine emphasised the need to keep a pup away from others until all the vaccinations were finished. This prevented a puppy from... To continue reading, click here or on the photo. |
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Pets Need to Meet and Greet Too
 One of the leading reasons for dogs to be given up to shelters is due to a variety of bad behaviors, many of which could be prevented with socialization at an early age in the puppy. I attended the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's annual meeting in St. Louis in July, and there were a number of sessions focusing on the reasons for pets being surrendered to shelters. Contrary to what many think... To continue reading, click here or on the photo.
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Rabies Can Kill
 Cases of Rabies in animals and humans have decreased dramatically because we have a vaccine to protect animals and people. However we still see cases of Rabies. So it is important to keep your pet vaccinated and protected against Rabies. Rabies is still such an important and deadly... To continue reading, click here or on the photo.
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Save $20
Protect your cat from Rabies. $20 rebate for Rabies vaccine with a wellness exam. For cats that have not been vaccinated in the past year or longer.
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Offer Expires: Oct 1, 2011
Coupon code: 01140 |
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Parvo is Still Around - Protect your Dog
 There has been an outbreak of Parvo virus in Champaign County and Douglas County. Fortunately there has not yet been a severe epidemic but it could be possible if dog owners do not help limit the spread of this serious disease. Parvo is one of the core vaccinations all dogs need to receive at appropriate times throughout their life. Vaccination has helped to prevent and limit the spread of Parvo in our pet dogs. If you have not ... to continue reading, click here or on the photo.
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Keeping your Kitty Happy and Healthy
 Cats have been our companions since the times of the Pharohs of Ancient Egypt. During those times, cats were fed, but received little other health care. Today we have the ability to care for our feline friends much better. Lets take a look at three ways to keep our feline companions happy and healthy.
First, a happy healthy cat is a cat who is mentally stimulated. Cats may look like they just eat and sleep, but... To continue reading, click here or on the photo. |
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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Calendar
Pet Fair Extravaganza Do you have questions about your pet's behavior? Why dogs or cats act the way they do? Come to Pairieland Feeds in Savoy on Oct 8 from 9 am - 4 pm and Oct 9 from 11 am - 4 pm. Dr. Foote will have a booth and you can drop your question into the "Ask the Vet" box. We will post the answers on our website and send you an email. You can also sign up for the drawing to win a dog or cat toy. Pet U Classes Learn about various pet related topics during these classes co-sponsored by the CARE Center. Classes are held at the U of I Small Animal Clinic, check in is at 6 pm. Classes are from 6:30 - 8 pm. Each class is $8 per person if you register by the early registration date. If you register after that date, the fee is $13. For more information about registering, please visit the Pet U website. The following are Pet U classes: Feline Wellness: A Guide to a Lifetime of Wellness for Your Cat
Learn about easily missed signs of illness and injury in cats from veterinarian Kandice S. Norrell. This lecture covers understanding behavior and environmental issues, ensuring proper veterinary care, and recognizing common signs of aging and age-related diseases. This class will be held on Monday, Sept 13th. The early registration date is Wednesday, Sept 1st. Caring for Your Aging Pet
Veterinarian Thomas K. Graves will discuss the aging process in dogs and cats, common medical disorders of senior pets, and strategies for keeping your pet healthy for as many years as possible. This class will be held on Monday, Oct 11th. The early registration date is Wednesday, Sept 29th. |
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