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Happy Valentine's Day from The Cookie Palace!

What's the Cookie Palace? That is the whole clinic. From the moment your pet comes in our office until they leave they will be given tasty treats from our staff (including the vet) and their loving owner to help make their visit more positive. We use only low stress techniques (no more wrestling matches) with your pet. That's why we ask you to bring your pet hungry so they want their tasty treats.

Trimming Toe Nails - The Low Stress Way

Bella used to hate her nail trim, now she likes it with the help of peanut butter.

Boo gets liver paste reward as he gets his mats clipped.

Ranger's News

February is Pet Dental Month

Your pet's teeth and mouth health is important. If your pet has tartar, bacteria will start to live in your pet's mouth around the tartar. The bacteria release toxins that irritate the gum tissue. This causes the gums to swell and be painful. The teeth may start to become loose as the toxins destroy the tissues around them. The bacteria can also enter your pet's blood stream and travel to other areas of the body, including the heart, kidneys and liver. The bacteria can damage these organs. This is why we recommend dental cleanings and other dental products.

Some tips to keep your pet's mouth healthy:

Brush your pet's teeth with a pet tooth brush and pet tooth paste. Don't use people tooth paste.
Encourage your pet to chew on rawhides, nylabones and other toys that help remove tartar.
Feed your pet dry food. The dry food helps remove tartar as your pet chews.
If you notice your pet having bad breath, dropping kibble as they eat or a snotty nose, bring them in to see us.
Use a water additive or cleaning rinse to help keep your pet's teeth clean.
Follow your veterinarian's advice on dental care, including bringing them in for a dental cleaning.

Before a dental cleaning After a dental cleaning

Dog Stolen from Urbana Dog Park

Yumi was stolen from the Urbana Dog Park on December 16th. She is a dark chocolate and white pit bull. Her nose is black and pink. She weighs about 50 pounds and has been microchipped. She is not wearing a collar, it came off while she was trying to escape from the man stealing her. She was adopted from the Douglas County Animal Shelter a year ago. If you have any information, please contact the Urbana Police at 217-384-2320 or call (773)-315-2460. There is a $3,500 reward for who ever returns her - no questions asked. For more information about Yumi's story, visit WCIA and Champaign County Humane Society websites.

Winter Pet Safety

Keep your pet safe during the Holidays. Keep your pet away from:

1) Take your pet outside for short potty breaks. Your pet can get frost bite, just like you can.

2) Use pet safe sidewalk de-icer.

3) Use pet boots to protect your pet's feet from ice and snow.

4) Keep antifreeze out of your pet's reach. Antifreeze tastes sweet and your pet may drink it and become sick.

5) If your pet lives outside, provide a warm shelter with clean dry bedding. Also provide more food. Your pet burns more calories trying to stay warm. Also provide fresh water and make sure it does not become frozen. You can purchase a heated water bowl.

Listen to Dr. Foote's interview on the radio. Click on the link and scroll down on that page.

Visit our online pharmacy and purchase your pet's medication. The medication will be mailed directly to your home.

Visit Remind My Pet to have emails or text messages sent to you reminding you when your pet is due for his or her medication.



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Okaw Veterinary Clinic in Tuscola, IL is a full service companion animal hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.

We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's health care. We treat your pet as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.

Do you have questions about your pet's behavior or about problem behavior? Sign up for our FREE behavior email. You will receive weekly emails offering information on how to have the perfect pet. You will also have access to a website filled with information on normal and abnormal pet behavior. Please ask us for more information.

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At this site, you will find information about our practice philosophy, our services, helpful forms to assist you and an extensive Pet Medical Library for you to search for additional pet health care information.

Thank you for taking the time to read about our veterinary practice and the services we offer. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Please contact us at (217)253-3221 for all your pet health care needs.