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Ranger hopes everyone had a safe and Happy New Year. Ranger is enjoying his Christmas gift - a custom cat tree. Mercy has gotten on the tree a few times too.  

   

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.
   
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The Okaw Vet Clinic Staff

 

Please Don't Leave Me - Separation Anxiety

 



Does your pet chew up things when you leave?
Does your dog bark and whine while you are gone?
Has your pet broken through doors and windows to get outside?

Learn about separation anxiety and what you can do to help your pet. Dr. Foote will be at Prairieland Feeds in Savoy on Febuary 17th from 2 - 3 pm.

This seminar is for humans only. Please leave your pets at home. There is no fee for the seminars.

The next seminar will be My House is Not a Litter Box on March 3rd.  

 

Potty Primer for Puppies

 

Getting a puppy to learn to use the bathroom outside or on a special place in the house can be a little challenging, and for some puppies it seems impossible. There is good information from the major pet food companies on how to train a puppy to go outside. Often on your first veterinary visit you will get... [Read More]

 

Cabin Fever in Pets

    

When the weather gets horribly cold, it is really difficult to give our pets as much exercise and  play outside. Both dogs and cats that go outside may act up due to boredom. Feet freeze, making in painful to walk very far. It is harder to find the ball in the snow or chase mice and birds that are hunkering down in the shrubbery. Sometimes dogs may have accidents in the house because it is too hard on their feet to get "in position" to potty. Their toilet area may be... [Read More]

 

Keep your Pet's Breath Fresh

     

Keeping your pet's mouth healthy is important. Your pet will be healthier and not have "doggy" or "kitty" breath. Here are a few tips you can do at home to help your pet's breath to stay fresh. If these tips don't work for your pet, call us and we will set up an appointment to look at your pet's teeth.
  • Encourage your pet to chew on rawhides, nylabones and other toys to help clean your pet's teeth. The chewing motion helps to clean teeth. Some nylabones and toys are designed to help clean teeth.
  • Use a water additive to help keep your pet's... [Read More]

 

Brushing your Pet's Teeth

      

Brush your pet's teeth daily. Use a pet tooth brush and tooth paste. We sell a tooth brush that has a three sided head so it brushes each side of the tooth in one swipe. Pet tooth pastes come in chicken, liver, beef and other flavors. Do NOT use... [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.

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

 

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Please Don't Leave Me - Separation Anxiety   
 
Does your pet chew up things when you leave?
Does your dog bark and whine while you are gone?
Has your pet broken through doors and windows to get outside?

Learn about separation anxiety and what you can do to help your pet. Dr. Foote will be at Prairieland Feeds in Savoy on Febuary 17th from 2 - 3 pm.

This seminar is for humans only. Please leave your pets at home. There is no fee for the seminars.


My House is Not a Litterbox!
 
Does your cat:

- use the box some of the time, but not all of the time?
- use the box for pee or poop, but not for the other?
- go next to the box, but not in the box?

Learn reasons why cats quit using the litterbox and how to prevent your cat from having accidents out of the box.

Dr. Foote will be at Prarieland Feeds in Savoy on March 3rd from 2 - 3 pm.

This seminar is for humans only. Please leave your pets at home. There is no fee for the seminars.

 

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