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Greetings!
 We are happy to see warmer weather and the birds returning. The cats are excited about the birds too.
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.
Sincerely,
The Okaw Vet Clinic Staff
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Getting Something Out of Your Pet's Mouth
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Behavior Gadgets that Backfire
 If you look through any pet catalog, pet store, or on tv you will see plenty of ultrasonic/electronic devices that are designed to stop naughty or unwanted pet behaviors. Scat mats, clip on transmitters for your stairs, couch, front door area, or direct anti barking collars are a few devices. While the information reads well - low frequency sound or just vibrations to get attention, there are some pretty significant side effects to using these products. The manufactures of these devices rarely...
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10 Things that can Kill your Pet
 March 20 - 26th is Poison Prevention week. So we wanted to share some common items that can poison pets.
If your pet eats any of these, please call us at (217) 253-3221 or the Animal Poison Control hotline at (888) 426-4435. Bring any uneaten portion of food, plant, medication, etc to the clinic with you. Also bring any wrappers or bottles with you.
- Prescription and non prescription medications and...
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Separation Anxiety in Cats
 Dogs are often the most common pet that has separation anxiety. Any animal can show anxiety when separated from those they are bonded with. Believe it or not, cats too are affected. How a cat show's it's anxiety will be different from dogs and is often not as destructive to the home. For the cat, it can be as upsetting.
Cats are typically independent by nature, yet...
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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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Calendar
Perfect Puppy Class
Prevent puppy problems! Start your puppy off right. Puppy Classes will be held in our office on Saturdays from 8:30 - 9:15 am, starting March 12th and ending April 2nd. If you miss a class, we will continue the classes and you can attend after the 9th. You will receive printed information each week that you attend. You will also receive a copy of Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to Start your Puppy off Right,a value of $20. The fee for the class is $80. Class is open to puppies ages 6 weeks to 4 months. Please provide proof of vaccination and deworming.
Cat Club
The Illini Cat Club will host a Cat Show this March 5th and 6th. Dr. Foote will be there on Sunday to talk about less stressful ways to get your cat to the vet, easy ways to give medication and to do nail trims, along with other helpful tips for taking care of your cat. She will also have demonstrations throughout the day. Debbie will be there on Saturday with cat care information.
The Cat Show will be on March 5th from 10 am - 4 pm and March 6th from 9 am - 3 pm at the Urbana National Guard Armory. For more information about the show or the club friend them on Facebook: Illini Cat Club
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