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We hope everyone has a Happy and Safe 4th of July. Check out the article below about pets with fear of fireworks. 

  

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Vet in a Hot Car!
 Watch Dr. Ernie Ward demonstrate how hot cars get in the summer. 


Mythbusting Heat Stress in Pets 

hot dog The summer heat is here. With that, comes concern about our pets and preventing heat stroke. Our dogs do not acclimate as quickly as we do to heat and they have a much more difficult time than we do. I hope everyone knows to never leave your dog in the car at this time of year - period. I worry even if the air is on in case the car shuts down. Another way dogs easily over heat is... 





fireworksFear of Fireworks
butterscotch fireworks

Many dogs are afraid of fireworks. Maybe a dog was left alone during a fireworks and did not know where to go or what to do. It may be genetic, or it may be something that has been increasing over the years. Whatever the cause, firework phobia is very common and can range from mild to severe.  There is help for your dog. Help is...  
 
 


Why I Tie-dyed my Lab Coats

Dr. Foote and Binx Have you ever seen white coat syndrome with pets? You know what I mean - the pet is calm, relaxed or even happy with the staff until the doctor walks in with the white coat. I have seen this at my office, although the pets who have come in since  so used to rewards at the clinic from me as well as the staff, my uniform does not affect them much. For other pets, the white coat means...
 
 
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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
Vet in a hot car!
Mythbusting heat stress in pets
Fear of fireworks
Why I tie-dyed my lab coats
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Saturday Morning Pet Chat  

 

Stop by the clinic for a hot cup of Joe, and some sweets as you meet other pet lovers and learn. The presentation will last about 15 minutes, then open up for any questions. Everyone is invited to attend. Pet chats will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 8 - 8:30 am.


July 11 - Taking your cat to the vet

July 25 - Introducing a new pet to your current pet

August 8 - Fear of people in Uniforms

August 22 - Make your own Pet Food and Treats
  
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