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
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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. |
 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) |
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. |
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
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7 Tips for a Happy Howl-o-ween
- 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.
- Keep fake... [Read More]
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 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]
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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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