Okaw Veterinary Clinic welcomes you to our website!

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.

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.

 
                               Ranger's News

1. Hartz Recalls Vitamin Care for Cats
Bottles of Vitamin Care for Cats have tested positive for salmonella. The affected bottles are labelled with Lot number SZ 22771 with UPC code 32700-97701. If you have an affected bottle contact Hartz at 800-275-1414.


2. "Happy Tails: The Call of Nature"
We are selling Kirby and Cindy Pringle's second book entitled "Happy Tails: The Call of Nature." Check out their website for info on the book. When you purchase a book from us, the profit is donated to Hands 4 Paws.

3. Clinic Restoration
Clients will notice some changes over the next few months. We are making many changes to the outside of our historic building. The blue multi-colored tile has been removed and new tile will be placed on the front of the building. We found an unexpected second layer of tiles while demolition. We are also replacing our front door. The door closer was damaged by the storms a few months ago. The building's trim will also be repainted. The side and front landscaping has been redesigned by a local professional landscaper. Landscaping has been done along the side of the building, the front will be planted after the tile has been replaced. 

           
    Tiles gone from the the building  07/18/08       Holes from insulation blown into wall 08/03/08              Cement board up 08/09/08 

4. Aluminium Can Drive - Hands 4 Paws
Hands 4 Paws will be collecting cans on Saturday September 27 between 9:00 to Noon. Donations can be dropped off at the Jarman Center parking lot in Tuscola (corner of Main and Southline Road). They will take any size donation. If you have questions, call Billie at 217-246-5750 or bmitchell@parkland.edu. 

5. Calendar Contest - Hands 4 Paws
Children between 1 and 18 are invited to submit an entry for the first Hands 4 Paws Calendar. All Artwork must be drawn or painted on a 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Picture must be landscape (horizontal) format.  On the back of your entry, please print your name, age (as of Jan 1 2008), parent's name and parent's phone number. Please do not fold entry. There is no entry fee. Mail your entry to Hands 4 Paws, Attn: Kelley Lock, PO Box 204, Tuscola, IL  61953. Artwork must be post marked by Friday August 15th. Category 1 includes children ages 1-6, Category 2 includes children ages 7-10, Category 3 includes 11-14 year olds, Category 4 includes 15-18 year olds.

Themes can include, but are not limited to, kindness to pets, pet care responsibilities (food, water, exercise), pet safety, training and play, adoption of shelter animals, service dogs and anticruelty. Judging by Hands 4 Paws board members will be based on creativity, originality and the artist's interpretation of loving responsible pet ownership.

Three winners from each of the four age groups, plus one grand-prize winner will be chosen. (In case of a shortage of entries, winners will be chosen from any remaining category. Grand-prize entry will be featured on the cover of the calendar and will receive a $25 gift certificate for Wal-Mart. The 12 winning entries will be featured on a month and will receive a $10 gift certificate for Wal-Mart. Each entrant will receive a certificate of recognition for participation.

For more information, please visit Hands 4 Paws

6. Check our Pet Health News Section for important pet health issues



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.