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Spring has finally arrived and Binx is very happy to see birds at our bird feeder. Do your pets enjoy watching birds, squirrels and other wildlife? Read the article below to learn about wildlife babies and what you can do if you find a baby.   

 

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

 
Easter Bunny Photos 

Pets and children are welcome to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny will be at Jarman Center on Saturday, April 12. Appointments available from 9 am to 1 pm. Call 217-508-8489 to set up your appointment. Jarman Center is located at 704 N. Main St. in Tuscola. Enter the door under the blue and green striped awning on the West side of the building. To help keep the photo event running smoothly, everyone MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT to bring their pets or kids. Photos are $5 each. Visit the Hands 4 Paws website for more information.

 
Heartworms: Did you Know...  
  • Cats can get heartworms. Cats usually have fewer worms in their heart, but have more damage done to their lungs by the worms. 
  • Dogs and cats get heartworm by being bitten by a... [Read More]

 
Top 7 Things to do for Storm Settling and Safety
  1. When it is not stormy out, toss treats and occasionally feed your dog in the basement,bathroom or other safe room for a storm. This makes it fun not scary to go in there before and during a storm. 
     
  2. Put rap, Latin dance, disco or rock music from the... [Read More] 

 
How you can Help Wild Baby Animals
 
Published: Apr. 6, 2011  Source: Anne Rivas 

An archive of Pet Columns from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is available online at http://vetmed.illinois.edu/petcolumns/.

In springtime wild critters emerge from their winter hideaways and before you know it, baby animal season is here. When you go out to enjoy the warmer weather, you may hear the peeps of baby birds high up in the trees, or the little chirps of baby rabbits hiding in their nests of grass.

 

But, wait! You see... [Read More]

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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
Heartworms: did you know...
Top 7 thngs to do for storm settling and safety
How you can help wild baby animals
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Carle Safe Baby Talks

 

"Don't let your Child become Fido and Mitten's Lunch"  Dr. Foote talks about keeping your babies and children safe around dogs and cats. The next talk will be on April 23 at 6:30 pm at Carle. Visit our website for more information.

 

Easter Bunny Photos

 

Pets and children are welcome to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny will be at Jarman Center on Saturday, April 12. Appointments available from 9 am to 1 pm. Call 217-508-8489 to set up your appointment. Jarman Center is located at 704 N. Main St. in Tuscola. Enter the door under the blue and green striped awning on the West side of the building. To help keep the photo event running smoothly, everyone MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT to bring their pets or kids. Photos are $5 each. Visit the Hands 4 Paws website for more information.

  
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