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Why are Golden Retrievers dying from Cancer so Young?

 

golden Golden Retrievers are dying at a rate faster than any other breed or mixed breed dog. Approximately 60% of Golden Retrievers will die from a cancer as compared to approximately 30% of other dogs dying from some form of cancer. Worse yet, these Goldens are showing cancers at an earlier age compared to other breeds - some as young as...

 

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Christmas Puppies and Kittens - Start the First Days off Right

puppy and kitten Christmas is a time for gift giving and receiving. Personally, I would rather see people give or receive a pet at a less stressful time of year, but people still get pets at Christmas. If you are set on getting a pet at Christmas, please do not make this a total surprise to the receiver. If you do add a pet to your home, please be sure to...

 

  

 

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Rodent Poisons Kill more than Mice

mouse I recently attended a continuing education seminar updating the various poisons used to eliminate vermin. These products are readily available through hardware stores, pest control service sand farm supply stores. Mice are a problem after harvest and do carry disease thus needing some form of vermin control. It is easy for pets and wildlife to...  

   

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Remembering Past Pets

Memorial tree Christmas time is marked with many traditions and memories for us. Often we remember family members both human and not at Christmas time. For some, these memories may evoke sad feelings. For others, there is a fond, happy feeling when remembering the cat that always climbed to the top of tree ready to knock it down or the dog that would always...  

   

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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
Why are golden retrievers dying from cancer so young?
Christmas puppies and kittens
Rodent poisons kill more than mice
Remembering past pets
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Pet Memorial Tree and Service

We will have our Pet Memorial Tree decorated with photo ornaments of pets who have passed away. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday Jan 3rd at 3 pm. Anyone who lost a pet is welcome to attend the service.  
 
If you would like your pet to be featured on the tree, please send or bring a COPY of a photo of your pet. The photo WILL BE CUT to make the ornament. You will be able to pick up the ornament in January. 
 
Photos can be dropped off during our normal business hours, mailed to us at 140 W. Sale, Tuscola, IL  61953 or emailed at okawvetstaff@mchsi.com
 
  
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