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Goodbye Butterscotch  
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Ranger and Mercy and looking forward to the birds returning to our bird feeder. They enjoy watching the birds. Do you have a bird feeder that your cats watch? Our cats really love it.   

   

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

 

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 Prairieland 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.

The next seminar will be The Big Boom on April 7th.  

 

Easter Bunny Photos

 

Bring your pets and children for photos with the Easter Bunny!

 

The Easter Bunny will be here on Saturday March 23rd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Jarman Center's Summer Camp Room. Enter the door under the blue striped awning on the northwest side of the building off Parke Street in Tuscola.

 

Each photo is $5.00. Money raised goes to Hands-4-Paws.

 

See Hands-4-Paws's website for more information. 


 
Separation Anxiety in Cats

 

Dogs are often the most common pet that has separation anxiety. Any animal can show anxiety when separated from those they are bonded with. Believe it or not, cats too are affected. How a cat show's it's anxiety will be different from dogs and is often not as destructive to the home. For the cat, it can be... [Read More] 

 

Goodbye Butterscotch - You were a Great Teacher 

   

About 2 1/2 weeks ago, our beloved yellow lab mix Butterscotch had a stroke.  He started off with some increased stumbling and balance problems on Saturday night, that progressed the next day to a full blown head tilt and falling to the side.  Despite treatment, he became worse over the next day and my husband, daughter and I made the decision to end his difficulties by bringing him to a friend DVM for euthanasia.  It was difficult for us, and Butterscotch was... [Read More]

 

Dog Attacks - When your Dog is on Leash & the Attacker is Off 

    

One of the scariest situations to be in where dogs are concerned is having a large breed dog barreling down the street aiming right for your dog who is innocently walking along side you on leash.  Yikes! Now what do you do? You have to act quick but...[Read More]   

 


 

10 Things that can Kill your Pet

    

March 17 - 23rd is Poison Prevention week. So we wanted to share some common items that can poison pets.

 

 If your pet eats any of these, please call us at 217-253-3221 or the Animal Poison Control hotline at (888) 426-4435. Bring any uneaten portion of food, plant, medication, etc to the clinic with you. Also bring any wrappers or bottles with you.  


1. Prescription and non prescription medications and vitamins - Dogs chew... [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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In This Issue
My house is not a litterbox!
Easter bunny photos
Separatioon anxiety in cats
Goodbye butterscotch
Dog attacks
10 things that can kill your pet
  
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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 Prairieland 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.


The Big Boom

Does your pet:

- get nervous or pant before or during storms?
- shake and drool before or during storms?
- try to hide or run away from noises?
- pace or seem restless during storms or loud noises?
- whine during storms or loud noises?
- stays close to you during storms or loud noises?

Learn ways to help your pet be less afraid of storms and loud noises. There are other options than just sedating them! DAP, special music, training and many other treatments are available for pets who are afraid.

Dr. Foote will be presenting this topic at Prairieland Feeds in Savoy on April 7th from 2 - 3 pm.

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

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