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Ranger Halloween Halloween is almost here. Bring your pet dressed in their Halloween costume to our open house event this month. Find out more about it below. 

   

 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

costumeOpen House & Pet Costume Contest

Come have some fun at our Open House on Saturday Oct 18th from 12 - 3 pm.

We will have: 
  • Pet Halloween Costume Contest - 3 Categories include Silliest, Scariest and Best Owner and Pet. Contest begins at 12:30.
  • If you would like to participate in the contest, and are unable to attend our event, email us your photo (okawvetstaff@mchsi.com). Photos will be posted in our office and on facebook. Votes will be taken in our office and on facebook.
  • Ask the Vet - Ask Dr. Foote questions about pet health or behavior.

  • Enjoy good food and beverages

  • Get a goodie bag and treats for your pets

  • Pets can ride on our new exam table

We hope to see you on Saturday! 


Cat Toy Review

 

Yeowww! Catnip Cigar by DuckyWorld Products

 

Product testers: Ranger and Binx

Product evaluator: Rachael 

 

The cigar is filled with 100% catnip and is long enough that cats can grab it and claw it with their back feet. The cats LOVED this toy. Ranger played with it for an hour straight. Binx enjoyed batting it around. It is big enough that they can grab it and chew and claw it.

 

Who we recommend Catnip Cigar for:  - cats who love catnip   - cats who like to play   - cats who like to grab toys and claw them



Parvo and Kennel Cough - Is your dog Protected?

 

dogs Recently there was an article in the News Gazette about outbreaks of Parvo and Kennel cough. Yes, I too have seen cases of these preventable infections. These diseases can be serious and are relatively easy to prevent and more difficult to treat. The first line protection is being sure your dog's vaccinations are current and protective. That is accomplished by... [Read More]



7 Tips for a Happy Howl-o-ween

 
  1. Keep candles out of your pet's dog fairy
    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 cobwebs out of your pet's reach. Dogs and cats may eat the webbing. The webbing can cause a blockage or cut off blood to part of your pet's intestines.
     
     
  3. Put your pet in a bedroom, kennel or other confined area during...  [Read More] 

Meet our Vet Techs!

 

 

our techs October 12 - 18 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 two years of intense classes and an internship at a veterinary clinic. After receiving the college degree, we... [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.

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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In This Issue
Open house and pet costume contest
Cat toy review
Parvo and kennel cough - is your dog protected?
7 Tips for a happy howl-o-ween
Meet our vet techs!
Calendar

Open House

We are having an open house on Saturday Oct 18th from noon to 3 pm. Enter your pet in the Halloween Costume Contest at our clinic. Ask the Vet questions about pet health or behavior. Enjoy yummy food and drinks. Get a goodie bag.
 
Don't Let your Child become Fido or Fluffy's Lunch
    
Learn how to keep your children safe around your pets, and your pets safe around your children. Dr. Foote will be at Carle on Oct 30th at 6:30 pm to talk about this topic. To register or for more information, call Carle at 217-383-6962.

  
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