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Are you enjoying the nice Spring weather. Ranger and Binx got to go outside to explore. Binx wasn't too sure about it at first. He had a second trip outside and decided it isn't too bad. Have you taken your cat outside? Did he or she enjoy 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.
   
Sincerely,   
The Okaw Vet Clinic Staff

Storm Safety for Cats

storm safety for cats - train to get into the carrier
storm safety for cats - train to get into the carrier


Storm Safety Plans - Everyone Needs One


Tornado / Storm safety drills for pets

I recently presented a thunderstorm phobia - storm safety plan talk  in my community - Tuscola Illinois.Our town was lucky  to escape the touchdown of  tornadoes that passed through Central Illinois last November.A few homes in rural Tuscola were badly damaged, and I thought about this as April approached.I wondered how... [Read More]

Be Ready for Mosquitoes and Fleas

Spring is getting off to a slow start,  so who would think about fleas, heartworm or ticks now? These short spurts of warm weather actually get these little bugs ready to hatch out with a vengeance. Be prepared and prevent health problems by choosing the right product for your dog or cat according to your pet's lifestyle.

 

Heartworm disease is spread by the bite of a mosquito. Mosquitoes can start hatching out and biting when the average day time temperature is 40 degrees Fahrenheit. What this means is... [Read More]

Top 10 Ways to Keep Children and Pets Safe Together

Children and pets can grow up together and have a great relationship. Teaching kids to learn how to properly greet a dog or cat and when to step in as a parent and avoid risks is essential for a good experience. Too often adults trust the dog or cat will just tolerate excessive petting, reaching in the bed of a pet, or getting close to a dog with food, toy or water. Then tragedy results. Here are some simple rules to follow to keep everyone safe and happy.


1. Never leave your child under the age of 5 alone with... [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
Storm safety for cats
Storm safety plans - everyone needs one
Be ready for mosquitoes and fleas
Top 10 ways to keep children and pets safe together
Calendar

Mutt Strut
    

Walk your dog and raise money to help the dogs and cats at the Champaign County Humane Society. Mutt Strut will be held on Saturday May 10th starting at 8 am.  Register online or on the day of the event. Visit their website for more information.

 

Annual GIANT Garage Sale

  

Check out Champaign County Humane Society's 30th annual garage sale on May 23 - 25th. They will have lots of items for sale.

Need to get rid of good, useable, unbroken items? Donate them to the garage sale.

For more information about the sale or how to donate items, visit their website.

 

  
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