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Greetings!  
   

It's fall time. Are your pets enjoying the cooler weather? Ranger is looking forward to Halloween. He is going to get dressed up for the trick-or-treaters. Do your pets get dressed up for Halloween?

   

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

 
Super Senior Pet Day

  

Do you have a senior pet? If so, come to our Super Senior Pet Day on Saturday October 26th from 9 - 11 am. We will have breakfast from Panera, "Ask the Vet" your behavior and health questions, goodie bags and a Photo Halloween Costume Contest. Bring a photo of your pet in his or her costume by Oct 20th Vote for your favorite photo on our Facebook page or in our office.

 
Pet Blessing

 

 Have your pet blessed at Forty Martyrs Catholic Church in Tuscola. The priest will be blessing pets on:

 

Saturday Oct 5th at 6:15 pm (after the 5 pm Mass)

Sunday Oct 6th at 12:30 pm (after the 11 am Mass)   


 
K9 Karnival 

 

Hands 4 Paws is holding their K9 Karnival on Saturday October 26th from 9 - 11 am. There will be costume contests, games, paw painting and more. Check out their website for more information.

 


 
Paw and Pad Care

 

The other day a client and I were talking at the local grocery store. She asked if she could pose a question to be answered in my articles published in the paper. I love it when people give me topics, or ask questions that can become the topic of writing. I know I am addressing what concerns you... [Read More]


 
Fighting Fleas the Right Way

Late August, September and October are the most intense months for fleas. You may bring them in from the outdoors even if your pet does not go out. There is a huge array of flea products to choose from. What is best? Ask your veterinary office first. Some of the pet store products can be toxic to... [Read More]

 
7 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... [Read More]

 
Meet our Vet Techs!

October 13 - 19 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.

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

 

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In This Issue
Paw and pad care
Fighting fleas the right way
7 tips for a happy howl-o-ween
Meet our vet techs!
  
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