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Tularemia - What is it?

There has been some recent concern about Tularemia, a serious infection of wildlife that can affect people and pets. Tularemia is a bacterial infection most commonly found in rabbits. When the rabbit is hunted by an animals, and the blood is now ingested the infection spreads. It is also possible to inhale the organism from the carcass, drinking contaminated water (a carcass in the water) or biting insects that draw blood can be a source of spread. Tularemia has been reported in...

Rabies Kills

Cases of Rabies in animals and humans have decreased dramatically because we have a vaccine to protect animals and people. However we still see cases of Rabies. So it is important to keep your pet vaccinated and protected against Rabies. Rabies is still such an important and deadly disease, that...

Living with a Deaf Dog

Have you or someone you know owned a deaf dog? Celebrate National Deaf Dog Awareness Week this September 20 - 26. Some dogs are born deaf and others lose their hearing due to health problems, such as a high fever, or aging.

Living with a deaf dog can be challenging, but with a few adjustments, you can learn how to communicate with your dog. You need to use vibrations or visual signals, instead of words, to communicate with the dog. Instead of calling the dog's name to get his or her attention...

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
okawvetstaff@mchsi.com

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Rabies kills

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