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Greetings!  
   

Ranger and Mercy are starting to complain about the hot weather. They lay stretched out on the floor to stay cool. Do your pets to this? 

   

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

 

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 and fireworks? 
- pace or seem restless during storms
, loud noises and fireworks? 
- whine during storms, loud noises or fireworks? 
- stays close to you during storms, loud noises or
fireworks?

Learn ways to help your pet be less afraid of storms, loud noises and fireworks. There are other options than just sedating them! Adaptil, 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 June 23rd from 2 - 3 pm.

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

 
Prevent Dog Bites - Learn to W.A.I.T.

   

Preventing dog bites
Preventing dog bites
 

 
A Surprise gift in the Mail!

 

I came home from the office tonight after a bit of a challenging day to find a box from the Kong company. I had not ordered anything, and to my surprise Bella  had an early Christmas. There were a few new... [Read More] 

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

   

 

Today a dog off leash rushed up to me and my on leash dog as we walked down the street. The dog was staring and not aggressing but it was unsettling to not know how this was going to play out.  The dog ran off his/her property to go after  us.  Many of my clients as about this scary situation so here is some help... [Read More]
 

 
Preventing Dog Bites - What to Tell the Kids 

   

Children under the age of 6 are the highest number of dog bite victims reported in the United States. Many of these bites can be avoided if children and parents are taught how to approach and behave themselves around dogs. Here are a few facts about dog bites that may surprise you:

The majority of dog bites are from... [Read More]


 
Have a Safety Plan for Tornadoes 

     

Dog emerges from the rubble of Oklahoma
Did you see the video? The one of the black schnauzer that was reached his little head out from the rubble as the owner was being interviewed about surviving the tornado. Her little schnauzer dog Bowsie was... [Read More] 

 
Fleas and Ticks are Back    

 

Fleas

 

How did my pet get fleas? Fleas hop onto your pet as the pet passes by. The fleas can jump from other dogs or cats. Fleas can also jump onto your pet when he or she is in a home with fleas or walking in the grass, where the flea jumped off a stray animal or wildlife.

 

My indoor pet never goes outside. My pet can't get fleas, right? [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
Prevent dog bites - learn to W.A.I.T.
A surprise gift in the mail!
Dog attacks - when your dog is on leash & the attacker is off
Preventing dog bites - what to tell the kids
Have a safety plan for tornadoes
Fleas and ticks are back
  
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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 and fireworks? 
- pace or seem restless during storms, loud noises and fireworks? 
- whine during storms, loud noises or fireworks? 
- stays close to you during storms, loud noises or fireworks?

Learn ways to help your pet be less afraid of storms, loud noises and fireworks. 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 June 23rd 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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