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My House is Not a Litterbox! 

Does your cat:

- use the box some of the time, but not all of the time?
- use the box for pee or poop, but not for the other?
- go next to the box, but not in the box?

Learn reasons why cats quit using the litterbox and how to prevent your cat from having accidents out of the box.

Dr. Foote will be presenting this topic at two locations:

- Prairieland Feeds in Savoy on March 4th from 2 - 3 pm. Please RSVP by March 3rd by calling 217-352-2232 or emailing okawvetstaff@mchsi.com.

- Petropics in Charleston on March 11th from 2 - 3 pm. Please RSVP by March 10th by calling 217-348-1018 or emailing okawvetstaff@mchsi.com.

This seminar is for humans only. Please leave your pets at home. There is no fee for the seminars.

 Dr. Foote's next talk will be "The Big Boom" - Thunderstorm Phobia in April.

Want a Dog Park?

Hands 4 Paws is working with the city to build a dog park in Tuscola. They would like your help in making this a reality. Attend their community meeting to hear how you can help them get a dog park up and running. The meeting will be held on Feb 21st at 7pm at the Jarman Center dining room. Refreshments will be provided. Jarman is located at 704 N. Main in Tuscola. Email hands4pawsinc@yahoo.com or call 217-253-3221 for more info.

Chicken Treats making Dogs Sick

The FDA is seeing more dogs become sick after eating chicken jerky products (also sold as chicken tenders, strips or treats). The FDA trying to determine the cause of the illnesses.

Do not feed your dog chicken jerky, tenders, strips or treats. Set the bag aside. You will need the information on the bag if the treats are recalled.

If you have fed your pet chicken treats, watch for signs that may occur within hours to days of feeding the products: decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea, diarrhea with blood, increased water consumption and increased urination. If the dog shows any of these signs, stop feeding the chicken jerky product. If your pet has any of these symptoms, please call us and make an appointment.

Blood tests may indicate kidney failure (increased urea nitrogen and creatinine). Urine tests may indicate Fanconi syndrome (increased glucose). Although most dogs appear to recover, some reports to the FDA have involved dogs that have died.

To read more about the alert, visit the FDA's website.

Downtown Demolition

The three story building located at 128 W. Sale and the neighboring building at 130 W. Sale are being demolished this month. During this time, traffic will be diverted as far to the south side of Sale Street as possible, into the parking spaces across the street from the two buildings. Sale Street will be open at all times, and pedestrian access will be unaffected on the south side of the street. After the building is down, the contractor will be removing the rubble for the next several days to weeks, depending on the weather. They will be working Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, although the hours could be extended occasionally due to weather.

 

We will be open and taking appointments during the construction work. If your pet is scared by loud noises, please set up an appointment on Saturdays or late Monday or Friday, to avoid the construction noises. Clients may park in the lot across from the front of our building, by the senior center. Clients may also park in the lot just behind our building. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our phone is 253-3221, email is okawvetstaff@mchsi.com. 

 

 

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Pet U Classes

Red Cross First Aid and CPR

This class is designed for participants to learn how to be prepared for emergencies that involve their cat or dog and how to protect themselves and the animal from further harm, injury, or suffering during emergencies by teaching prompt, effective first aid actions and care. The class will teach the immediate and temporary care for the pet until it can be taken to a veterinarian for attention. Participants will receive their choice of either a cat or dog first aid book and DVD set. The other set can be purchased for an additional fee. Participants will also receive a course certificate, a participant packet, and information about breathing barriers and about pets and disasters. This class will be held on Feb 11th. Note: This session will be held on a Saturday morning (8:00 a.m.-Noon) and is approximately 4 hours in length. The registration fee for this session is $35. The registration deadline is Jan 30th. To ensure sufficient supplies, registrations cannot be accepted after this date.

How to Tell when your Cat is Sick

Separate fact from fiction when determining if your cat is sick. Common questions will be answered to help prepare and educate owners what to look for if their cat really is sick and in need of veterinary care. This call will be held on March 12th. The registration deadline is Feb 29.