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Greetings!  
   

Ranger hopes everyone has a safe and happy Halloween. Check out the article below for safety tips during this holiday.

 

October 14th - 20th is Vet Tech week. We thought we would focus on technicians for this newsletter    

 

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
 
Poochapalooza
 

 

 

Poochapalooza will be held on October 6th from 10 am - 4 pm at the Tanger Outlet Mall next to the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Bring your leashed dog for some fun games and contests. Visit pet related vendors. Enter to win great raffle prizes. 

  

  • Cutest Dog Contest (Bring a photo of your pet if you would like 
                                   to enter)
  • Ugliest Dog Contest(Bring a photo of your pet if you would like
                                   to enter)
  • Owner Pet Look-a-like Contest 
  • Halloween Costume Contest
  • Pet Photos
  • Dog and Owner make overs
  • Dog Blessing

    and more!  

For more info, visit the Hands 4 Paws website.  

 


 

howl7 Tips for a Happy Howl-o-ween

    

  1. Keep candles out of your pet's reach. Your pet may be burned by the candle. Dogs and cats can also knock over the candle and may start a fire.    
  2. Keep fake cobwebs out of your pet's reach. Dogs and cats may eat the webbing. The webbing can cause a blockage or... [Read More] 
 

 

"Look Ma, No Hands" during a Shot

    

Cat Injection with Treat 
Cat Injection with Treat

 

One of our technicians distracts a cat while Dr. Foote gives an injection.  


 

Feeding a Grumpy Cat


How to feed a grumpy sick cat - Mr. MIsty is syringe fed 
How to feed a grumpy sick cat - Mr. Misty is syringe fed
  
 

One of our technicians helping Dr. Foote feed a grumpy cat. 

  

Meet the Vet Techs!

   

October 14 - 20 is National Veterinary Technician Week. We are celebrating it here by telling you a little bit about what a technician does and a little bit about our technicians.To become a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), you must go through a Vet Tech course at a college and then pass a certification test to be licensed in your state. Parkland College has a Veterinary Technology course. Most tech courses are... [Read More]

 


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.

We take CareCredit! Check out how they can help you pay for your pet's health care. You can use CareCredit for your health care too!



Okaw Veterinary Clinic
140 W. Sale St.
Tuscola, IL  61953
217-253-3221 

 

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In This Issue
7 tips for a happy howl-o-ween
"Look ma, no hands" during a shot
Feeding a grumpy cat
Meet the vet techs!
  
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Poochapalooza 

Have some fun with your dog at the Hands 4 Paws's fundraiser. Fun games, contests and more. Enter to win raffle prizes.

Poochapalooza will be held on Saturday Oct 6th from 10 am to 4 pm at the Tanger Outlet Mall in the store next to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

Check out Hands 4 Paws's website for more information. 

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