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YOU AND YOUR PET By Robart L. St ear, tf.V.M. . Manager of Veterinary Services Norden Laboratories AGE M - PLAIN DEALER -WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17,1979 peculiar lone lo other cats in the neighborhood. Siamese and some other breeds will yowl almost continually While in season, female cats will repeatedly roll and squirm oh carpeting, tile or bare ground. You can expect your cat to enter her first heat period by the time she is six months old. If you are successful in confining your cat and preventing a mating, the pet will resume its normal behavior in a week or two, but enter a new heat period a few weeks later. Male cats and dogs do not have the equivalent of the female's heat period; however, they roam great distances searching for females in heat. During their travels, males are often injured or scarred as they battle over receptive females. If you wish to curtail a roaming cat or dog, neutering will remove the pet's interest in sexual , matters and center his attention on home and family members. If you have specific questions about mating your pet-or preventing its mating--talk with your veterinarian for clear-cut answers. Dr. Stear regrets that he is unable to personally answer letters from pet owners. He suggests that readers consult their own veterinarians when their pets have problems. When Your Pet Comes Into Heat The only foolproof method of preventing unwanted puppies or kittens is to have your pet spayed. An alternate method is to recognize the signs of a pet "in season" or "in heat" so you can keep the cat or dog safely confined until the mating period is past. „ Female dogs coming into heat signal their condition in several ways. They are friskier and want to spend more time out of doors. Their eating habits and elimination patterns may change, and vulva (the ex­ ternal genital organ) will swell slightly. As the estrous or heat cycle continues, the female releases a bloody discharge for approximately one week. During this period, you might consider confining the dog in a room where it will not stain furniture or carpeting. As the discharge lessens, the female dog becomes highly receptive to breeding. This is the most critical time for confinement. If you do not want puppies, the female should be kept in the house'or firmly leashed when walked outside. A female in heat should not be left alone in a fenced yard, as she may dig. out, or a determined male m#y jump in. You can relax your guard during the third^p$ek of heat, as the female's sexual inclinations fade arp»y. DO|» become sexually maturt between six and twelve months of age, with the smaller breeds maturing earliest. Many animals are fertile during-the first heat period and will conceive if mated, although it is not recom­ mended. Dogs bred during their first estrous cycle may be physically immature and en­ counter problems during pregnancy or delivery. Cat owners must be more vigilant than dog owners since cats will pass into heat several times during the year, especially during the spring and fall months. There are few |&taibi£l signs of estrous in the <»£ so most cat fanciers watch for changes in the pet's behavior. Like dogs, cats in heat want to roam outdoors. They become very vocal, and call in a New Legislation Among the bills signed last week by Governor James Thompson were: A new child abuse reporting act which establishes a statewide hotline and expands the number of persons required to report suspected abuse or neglect. Higher fines for railroads which allow trains to block grade crossings for longer than ten minutes. The new fine schedule ranges from $200 to $1,00< spending on how long a cross. ^ is blocked. A strong hazardous waste regulation bill, which creates a self-funding disposal system and increased authority of the Illinois Environmental Protect ion Agency and Pollution Control board to set and enforce disposal site standards. Mandatory daily recitation in classrooms of the Pledge of Allegiance. Full-day school credit for handicapped students able to attend only four or more hours per day. Protection from municipal utility cutoffs during cold weather for non-payment of service. 0* i All Built-lns • Multi-level wash lets you load-as-you-like Kitchen Aid isa ck>sin3 out their current dishwasher line. Hurry! Limited Supply All Front- Loading Portables • Buy it today Use it tonight. All Trash Compactors • Exclusive Litter Bin® Door All Convertible- Portables • No conversion kit needed Plus big factory-to-you savings on these KitchenAid time-savers. The Energy Saving Hot-Water Dispenser *20 OFF Stainless Steel Disposers KWS-200 or KWI 200 s20 OFF Dont Waft. Sale Ends October 31st. CAREY APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE v4241 N. Green St. 385-5500 McHenry KitchenAid Because it's worth It. New Law Provides Care For First Time Mothers Legislation providing pre­ natal care to first-time mothers who cannot afford medical treatment has been signed into law by -Gov. James R. Thomp­ son, according to Sep. Jack Schaffer, R-Cary, sponsor of the bill. "There are two compelling reasons to provide this care for poor and young women," Sen. Schaffer said. "It will prevent unwanted abortions and spare taxpayers the more costly care for children with birth defects or other complications because of a lack of pre-natal care." HB 1686 provides that mothers-to-be in their first pregnancy who otherwise would qualify for AFDC are eligible for care through the Illinois Department of Public Aid. ""The vast amount of abor­ tions are among youhg and poor women unable to provide their own medical care,"- Sen. Schaffer continued. "Insuring them treatment during the time of pregnancy will alleviate some of the fears that drive them to abortions and significantly reduce the number of children born with medical problems." Schaffer sponsored the bill with Rep. William Kempiners, R-Joliet. Safety Hints By Alan J. Dixon Secretary of State Mopeds have become a popular method of tran­ sportation on streets and most roadways in Illinois. These versatile vehicles which may be pedaled like a bicycle have the capability of utilizing engine power like a motorcycle to travel at speeds up to 30 miles per hour on level ground. It is this option which makes them practical for daily transportation as well as for recreation. We want to remind anyone thinking of purchasing a moped that they are licensed on a calendar year registration with a license fee of $12 and $3 for certificate of title. Everyone with a valid drivers license lis eligible to ride a moped, including 16- year-olds with a qualified drivers education and 18 and up for other drivers. All dealers selling mopeds must have written authority from the Secretary of State's office. Mopeds will be in use until snow and ice are present on the streets and roadways. Motorists should allow them the same courtesies that they would extend to bicycle and motorcycle riders. (A copy of the Rules of the Road will be sent to you upon request. Writelo Alan J. Dixon, Secretary of State, Springfield, IL 62756.) Heart Attack Victims Help In Medical Study Volunteers are urgently needed to help combat America's number one killer, atherosclerosis. This disease is primarily responsible for heart attacks, strokes and related fatal diseases that account annually for some one million deaths or 53 percent of all deaths in the United States. The National Heart, Lung and Blood insitute is conducting a program at three par­ ticipating medical institutions, including the University of Minnesota, to determine whether lowering blood cholesterol levels will reduce the risk of heart attacks. The university is seeking persons 25 through 59 years of age, who have had only one heart attack in the past 5 years. All such persons are asked to call ilie University of Min­ nesota Hyperlipidemia study collect at 612-376-4494 for more information. ^ CORRECTION: Lils week's item on Thomas Johnson's appointment to Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue, should have stated his appointment to Assistant Director of the department. NITAA Head Speaks At Las Vegas Conference Herb Hanf, assessor of Zion township and currently president of the Northern Illinois Township Assessors Association (NITAA), will be one of the featured speakers at the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) forty-fifth annual conference on Assessment Administration in Las Vegas, Nev. The con­ ference, which will run from Oct. 21 through 24, will be at­ tended by approximately 2,500 assessing officials from throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas. NITAA was formed in 1975 for the purpose of promoting good legislation affecting property taxes in Illinois. Hanf presides over assessors from DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Will, Winnebago, and suburban Cook counties- 150 members with a combined jurisdiction affecting 3 million people.. The topic of Hanf's presen­ tation is appraising energy related properties. The title is "Appraisal and Assessment of Nuclear Power Plants-A Case Study: Zion, Illinois." Hanf was asked to conduct this seminar because, as Zion Township Assessor since 1974, he has studied the Zion Com­ monwealth Edison Nuclear Power Plant and has established a system of ap­ praising this type of property that is more consistent with appraisal methods used by other states. Exercise Helps According to a Purdue Uni­ versity professor, A. H. Ismail, medical bills for people who exercise are only half ^s much as those for people who don't. Active men have fewer medi­ cal bills and tend to be more emotionally stable and less tense, Ismail found in his stu­ dy of men between the ages of 35-55. 0NLY$85° - RENTAL • NO installation charge • NEW fully automatic softeners • TWO year option to buy with • FULL rental fee deducted • ONE phone call can answer any questions rent 0^=^312-259-3393 ARLINGTON SOFT WATER CO. No. I in th« Fox Valley Area Copyright 1978 /WONTOO/WERY iriWH!J * Sale Dales Ocj. 18,19,20 Thurs., Fri., Sat. 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Natural Flavoring, Papain and Ficin. grill, fry or broil Sirloin Steak 16 steaks per box. approx. 4 oz. each" Sold only by 6 2/3 lb. box 17.80 Each Steak Quarter pound patties 10 patties per box Sold only by (2) 2l/z lb. boxes 6.90 35' Each Patty Our 100% U.S. Government inspected steaks are specially selected and closely trimmed for minimum waste and maximum eating pleasure. I , Taste Test Try before you buy Wherever possible the packer arranges taste testing so you may know these steaks are tender and wonder­ fully juicy. 1'SDA insprclt'il. iiCo£^ncihl^grvtj>es^£22Jl^ Special Freezer PnckA frStlD- freezer boxes or bags ft o for easy storage. All products are frozen and plastic- wrapped in special If not completely satisfied, return remaining portions. 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