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Ranger halloween   

Are you and your pet are enjoying the cooler weather? We hope you and your pet have a Happy Halloween. Check out our article below about how to have a safe Howl-o-ween. 

  

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 

People and Pet Food Drive
Ranger food drive

We are collecting pet food and non-perishable people food for needy families here in Douglas County.


SAM food pantry needs:



mixed vegetables 
chili beans
peaches
diced tomatoes  
tomato sauce (8 oz.) 
spaghetti pasta
spaghetti sauce           
macaroni and cheese
cereal
rice
flour (4 lbs.) 
sugar (2 lbs.)
kleenex		pork and beans
peas
pineapple 
chicken noodle soup (10 oz)
beef ravioli
sloppy joes
cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz.) 
kidney beans 
mandarin oranges (11 oz.)
fruit cocktail 
applesauce
paper towels
toilet paper
 
dry dog food (10 lb bag or smaller)          
dry cat food (10 lb bag or smaller) 

For every 5 pounds of people or pet food, brought here we will donate $1 to the Helping Animals in Need Fund. This fund helps pay for urgent medical care for animals in need due to the owner's financial restraints and strays that might fall between the cracks of care.

Make your own Food Puzzle 
     

Back to School Stress in Pets

dog reading
Both dogs and cats live by routines. They feel the most secure and happy when you wake up at the same time every day, feed them at the same time daily, and keep walks or play time on schedule. When the schedule changes, it can cause some stress in our pets. Our pets know when school is starting and may...


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Meet our Vet Techs!

techs
October 11 - 17 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...
 
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8 Tips for a Happy Howl-o-ween! 
Ranger fall
  1. Keep candles out of your pet's 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...
   
    

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
Peope and pet food drive
Make your own toy - video
Back to school stress in pets
Meet our vet techs!
8 Tips for a happy howl-o-ween
  
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