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7 v ForYour by Dr. Janice Alain and Dr. Everett Turner Winterizing Your Pets Fall is here and it won't be long before winter is upon us. Pets generally enjoy these seasons, but the approaching cold weather presents some special concerns for them. Antifreeze is a highly toxic compound to pets. Dogs and cats arc especially attracted to it and to it and will readily ingest ingest it. A very small amount, as little as 1 ml/kg for cals (1 tsp. for the average cal) and 4 ml/kg (1/4 cup for a 40 lb. dog) may be fatal. Pet owners should take care to store antifreeze in tightly scaled containers and out of reach of pets. Any spills or leaks should be cleaned promptly and thoroughly. Containers and contaminated rags should be properly disposed. Those who place antifreeze in the cottage toilet should take extra care that their pets can not drink it. If you suspect your pet may have ingested antifreeze contact a veterinarian immediately. Automobiles arc a danger to pets at any time especially to pets that are allowed to roam. The obvious problem is that of being hit. The wet and iccy conditions of fall and winter make it much harder for drivers to avoid hitting animals. The solution solution is not to allow your pet to roam. A not so obvious problem is that of the attraction of warm engine compartment may hold for your cat on a cold evening. Cats often climb under the hood of a recently parked car for the warmth and comfort but may go for a quite unpleasant and often injurious or fatal ride. If your cat spends time outside during the cooler weather especially especially the evenings, it is wise to bang on the hood of your car before getting in and driving off. Pets that spend a great deal of time out of doors in the cooler cooler weather have some special needs. They need a dry, draft- free shelter. It docs not need to be heated but should have some bedding material into which the animal can snuggle. Your veterinarian can provide you with information on various shelters for our climate. These pets generally have an increased need for calorics. Their food allotment should be increased accordingly. accordingly. It is important to remember that they also need water, water, Water is rallier hard to drink if it is frozen. Young puppies and kittens are especially susceptible to the cold. While they, can go outside they should not do so until they arc at least 8 weeks of age and then only for brief, supervised periods. You should consult you veterinarian for specific recommendations regarding your pet. There are other winter time problems that may arise. Cats arc particularly subject to frostbite at the tips of their cars and tail. Dogs, especially those with lots of hair between their toes, may develop sore feet from ice and salt balls while being walked. Ingestion of roadside snow may cause GI upsets. Dogs may develop a taste for "poopsicilcs" while playing with frozen frozen stool. If you have concerns please contact your veterinarian. Have a pleasant and safe winter season. Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, October 2,1991 7 For Your Information Dr. Aluin end Dr. Tnrner are veterinarians with the Durham Veterinary Clinic. Please-address all questions to them in care of : : x vx ; x : x : : vX vx : x : x ; : : x : x : x : : v : : W : : i: OTitlin taTiKiOTûtitvtû Illness Related to Stress Problems CLUES ACROSS 3. Vase (3) 7. Keep in custody (6) 8. Choice (6) 9. Unstable (6) 10. Stalactite (6) 11. Fluid pouch (3) 12. Discover(6) 14. Complete (6) 17. Developed (6) 21. Dozen (6) 24. Fresh (3) 25. Savage (6) 26. Medical student (6) 27. Disputes (6) 28. Cordial (6) 29. Bind (3) CLUES DOWN 1. Gadget (6) 2. Irritate (6) 3. Disquiet (6) 4. Sec (6) 5. Stem (6) 6. Silly Blunder (6) 12. Lustcrless (3) 13. Vehicle (3) 15. At this time (3) 16. Before (3) 18. Northern lights (6) 19. False (6) 20. Enrol (6) 21. Sharp pain; pang (6) 22. Stretch (6) 23. Oral (6) Solutions to Last Week's Puzzle ACROSS 1. Kebab 4,Weaiy S.Awe 9. Frill 10. Hound 11.Ask 12. Token 13. Enraged 16. Locker 19. Avenge 23. Obeying 26. Rogue 28. Net 29. Frets 30. Irony 31. Rig 32. Suede 33. Outer DOWN 2. Brisk 3. Balance 4. Weaken 5. Abhor 6. Young 7. Ceded 9. Fatal 14. Ale 15. Egg 17. Orb 18. Key 20. Vertigo 21. Enemy 22. Ignore 23. Offer 24. Evens 25. Issue 27. Ghost In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about stress. Nearly every month, a new study surfaces linking stress to a common social problem or physical illness. The latest research, research, for example, shows that up to 80 per cent of family doctor's visits can be attributed to some sort of high stress build-up. Although stress is being recognized by professionals as a legitimate and serious health concern, few people understand understand how stress can affect relationships relationships in the family. I am often asked to explain what stress is and how it works. Stress is heat Perhaps the easiest way to understand family stress is to think of it as a source of heat. Just like water on a stove that rises degree by degree, stress usually builds gradually in a family over several days, weeks or months. Unforlunatc- 4H Members Win Awards In Lindsay By Barbara Weese, Durham Region 4-H members members had an excellent showing at the recent 4-H Championship Championship Show at Lindsay Exhibition. Exhibition. Sara Cornish, Bowmanville, was Champion Beef Showman, while Kevin Vale, Sunderland, was the Reserve Champion Showman. Sara Cornish placed first in the Junior Yearling Heifer - British Breeds class, while Troy Karkoulas, Sunderland, Sunderland, was first in the same class - Continental Breeds. Kate Barrie, Bowmanville, showed the Champion Dairy Calf - Other Breeds, while Steven Steven Kydd, Sunderland, showed the Reserve Champion Calf.- Michael Phoenix, Grcenbank, showed the top Junior Calf - Holstein, The high performance tune-up HOROSCOPES Sept. 29 - Oct. 5 18 cyl. $69 95 $7995 $8995 plus parts and taxes. Vans Extra. Until Nov. 30/91 Get up to highway speeds faster for quicker and safer expressway entrances. A high performance tune-up by our GM-trained technicians will get the most out of your GM car. PARTS The expert choice. J COWAN PONTIAC -- BUICK LTD.I BOWMANVILLE -- ONT. " 166 King Street East, Bowmanville 623-3396 ■ ARIES - March 21/April 20 Impulsive, headstrong and impetuous impetuous you may be, but not as egolisti- -cal and insensitive as many believe. Remind others at this time of how generous and financially supportive you were in the past; it's now time they helped you out. If, like most Ariens, you enjoy sporting activities, plan something for yourself tills week. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 You'll be doing more to please others others than to please yourself; loved ones want things all their own way and you'll oblige for the sake of peace. But you can't help feeling resentful about this, and it reminds you of old grievances. It's not easy to get through work on Tuesday; various hindrances tax your patience. GEMINI - May 22/June 21 If seeking a change of scene, more pleasure can be gained by gelling off the beaten track, communing with nature rather than with people. You'll have little peace at home -- others on the scene arc too boisterous boisterous for your liking. Be ready to safeguard safeguard status and authority in working working surroundings on Wednesday. CANCER-June 22/July 22 You're in the mood to enjoy yourself to the fullest, but companions seem unable to get into a similar mood; they could be be dull or depressing influences. Don't forget an anniversary anniversary or tiy to wriggle out of a visit. A partner may wish to discuss new plans for the sharing of responsibilities responsibilities -- some changes in joint arrangements arc likely. LEO - July 23/August 23 Maybe you have valid reasons for making your position clear and "telling it like it is." But astrologi- cally the climate is not yet right for you to swish that lion's tail too ferociously. ferociously. it would be better by far to heed the advice of loyal and trusted friends and say nothing you might later regret. VIRGO - August 24/Sept 22 Don't overtax your energy, no matter how energetic you feel; allow for die probability of minor delays which may upset your timetable. It's a mistake mistake to seek too much variety now -- it means you won't be making the most of any one chance to get the best out of entertainment. Some surprises surprises are likely at work. LIBRA - September 23/Oct 23 Sunday's a good day for enjoying sports; Saturday is the preferable lime for other forms of entertain ment. On Tuesday, don't waste too much of the morning trying to decide "what to do -- your indcci- sivcncss will be at its worst then. SCORPIO - October 24/Nov 22 Splendid influences affect romance and the social scene, so make the most of your chances. Excursions and parties will go wonderfully -- there will be promising meetings if you're single! Monday brings delays. There is anxiety at work, but a happy turn of events by Friday. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You will get much more done proceeding proceeding at a steady pace radier limn by rushing around. Your weekend will be most enjoyable if you spend it relaxing -- maybe finally reading that book you've been wanting to read, or renting some favorite movies. A good week for sorting out plans, and for considering your cash situation. A family involvement will be rewarding. CAPRICORN-Dec22/Jan 20 if you'll be taking a vacation soon, you'll do so under favorable stars. In fact, fun potential is great whatever you do. Looks like you could be made an offer that you can't refuse! You could hark back to earlier days, especially where a celebration is concerned. AQUARIUS - January 21/Feb 18 There is a good prospect of some luck involving money. This could be from a small win, but will more likely likely be through gaining some useful information. A new friendship will develop along pleasing lines, and an old friend could reenter your scene. PISCES - February 19/March 20 Close companions will be in a restless restless mood, so don't count on the week's arrangements going through smoothly. However, any changes made will turn out welt -- you will have a good time whatever you do. A Taurus or Virgo will be important in your life this week. YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Tlie next 12 months Wishes can be made lo come true, but you must back them witli hard work. Keep all financial arrangements arrangements on simple, clcarcut lines; be extra cautious about entering into joint financial commitments -- make sure that business associates arc trustworthy. Be patient if in love; romantic plans can't be brought to fulfillment quickly. Tire number four may play a significant role in your life throughout much of this 12- montli cycle. QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF CANADA? For more information about the federal government's proposals for constitutional reform, call toll-free: 1-800-561-1188 Deaf or hearing impaired call: 1-800-567-1992 (TTY/TDD) Canada Shaping Canada's Future Together % Agri-Food Week Begins October 6th Agri-Food Week, the annual annual cclcbralion that pays tribute to those who grow and prepare our food, kicks off Hie week before Thanksgiving, on October October 6. Now in ils ninth year, Agri- Food Week will be cclcbralcd throughout the province this year with a new theme - "Good for Y ou, Ontario! " "Ontario's agri-food and related related industries generale some $17 billion worth of economic activity caclt year and creates more than one in every ten jobs in Ontario. And that's 'good for you'," said Joyce Anderson, Anderson, a farmer and chairperson of the 1991 Agri-Food Week Committee, ly, like water on the burner, family stress can reach very high temperatures without being being detected; and then, suddenly, suddenly, it will boil over for no apparent apparent reason. The secret to dealing with family stress is recognition. If we can lcam to recognize the early warning signs of high stress, we can take corrective steps to help "cool" down potentially potentially explosive situations. Because just as little situations and events cause stress to rise slowly, families can make minor minor changes and adjustments to lower the "heat" in their homes degree by degree. New Research During the last several months, I have worked with The Independent Order of Foresters Foresters on some of the first research research into family stress. We found, among other things, that family stress is on the rise in Canada and that the leading causes of stress have changed significantly during the past ten years, Today, the leading causes of stress arc too many demands and balancing work and family; in 1980 they were job and marital problems. Those findings certainly reflect reflect the enormous changes we have experienced as a society during the past decade: the increase increase of women in the nation's nation's workforce, the softening economy, the increase in employee employee workloads, and a return to more traditional family values values with a renewed emphasis on parenting and child-raising. Considering the circumstances, circumstances, it is not surprising to sec stress levels rise, But how do we learn to manage stress? How do we learn to avoid that dangerous boiling point? How do we lcam to "cool" down quickly when stress gels too high and tempers erupt? To help families recognize where they stand, I recently developed developed the IOF Foresters Family Stress Test - an easy- to-use 24-question test that enables enables you to measure your family's family's stress level on a "Family Stress Thermometer" and see how you are coping with stress compared to other Canadian families. Information available Once you have taken the test, you can also send away to the IOF for a free Managing Family Stress information kit containing educational literature literature and an audio tape that I developed based on our research research findings. The tape will give you specific tips and ad vice for dealing with some of the more common problem areas areas such as communication, compromise, and respect. I would invite all Canadians to take the IOF Foresters Family Family Stress Test as a first-step to learning more about this im portant issue. It is available free of charge by calling The Independent Order of Foresters toll-free at 1-800-268-6267. (Dr. Earle is President of the Canadian Institute of Stress and Consultant to the IOF Foresters Foresters Family Stress Program. Quiz; Do you care about your health? 1 D/=SE£T HEiP THE COMBO/ TO FIND HIS HORSE BUT PONT MEET MAZE me ******* {El JT^ji T-t F K 1910001 Arc you concerned with what goes on inside of your body? Do you fill it with salty and sugary snacks, or healthy, nutritious foods -- or are you somewhere in the middle? Find out exactly how precious precious your body is to you: 1. My favorite place to eat Is: A. A resaurant with good, hearty food. B. A fried chicken restaurant C. A fast food restaurant. D. The candy store. 2. If someone gave you a pillowcase filled with candy, about how long would it you to finish it? A. At the most, one or two months. - B. At the least, one month. C. A few weeks. D. Not very long at all. 3. Must you be forced to eat vegetables? A. No. B. Sometimes. C. Yes. 4. If you were to make dinner one evening and have whatever you wanted, what combination would you choose? A. Chicken, string beans, macaroni and cheese, salad, and fruit for dessert. B. A big hamburger, french fries, a salad and apple pie for dessert. C. Pizza, onion rings, potato potato chips and candy bars for dessert. D. Just dessert. 5. Do you feel guilty after you've eaten a lot of candy, chips, soda and other sweets all at one time? A. Yes. B. Sometimes. C. No. 6. My idea of a healthful snack is: A. Carrot and celery sticks, fruit salad. B. Cheese and crackers, peanut butler and jelly. C. Potato chips and dip. D. Two or three thick chocolate bars. 7. When you're really thirsty, what drink would you choose to quickly fill you up? A. Juice. B. Chocolate milk. C. Powdered fruit punch. D. Soda. 8. My favorite breakfast is: A. Eggs, toast, hash browns, fruit, and juice or milk. KI9IOOQ3 B. Cereal and juice. C. A cereal with lots of sugar and coloring. D. Whatever happens to be around, if anything at all. 9. When you don't like something on your plate, but you know it's good for your body, do you: A. Force it down, because you know it's healthy for you. B. Try to compromise with with your parents -- cat half and leave the other half for lltc dog or garbage. C. Sit at the tabic until the food is cold, stale and inedible. D. Pretend you arc horribly sick. 10. Do you keep a constant supply of sweets stashed away for whenever you have a craving? A. No. B. Sometimes. G Yes. Here's how to evaluate your answers: All A's: A totally health concious person you arc! You certainly do care about what goes inside your body. Even if you don't like a certain food -- if you know it's good for you -- you will manage to get it down. You will be grateful for tiie sacrifices you make in the long run. Some A's, but mostly or all B's: Your health is important to you, but sometimes you will allow yourself a treat, and that is perfectly fine! You have a fairly well balanced diet, so continue to keep it in check. Some A's and/or B's, but mostly C's and/or D's: Watch it! You arc slipping. Ealing healthy foods only occasionally isn't enough; it should be the sugary and salty treats that arc eaten with caution. You arc consuming some nutritious foods, so try to cut down on the junk! All C's and/or D's: You are a walking glazed doughnut! Hope you enjoy visits to live dentist and doctor, because you'll end up at both offices quite frequently if you don't improve your eating habits. You think it's fine now to stuff yourself with junk food, but if acne, extra weight and cavities ever visit your body, they may never want to leave! KI9I0002 XXfônt to lower your Electric Heating Bill and add Air Conditioning? a" 7 ' V ]/ J'V&rv.i? &gr V If your home is heated electrically, electrically, and you're thinking of adding air conditioning, take a look at heat pumps. Many people have heard of heat pumps but aren't quite sure what they are or what they do. Quite simply, heat pumps use the same kind of technology as refrigerators. A fridge doesn't make cold air. It pumps out the warm air, leaving the inside of the fridge cool. A heat pump works the same way In the summer, it takes the heat out of your house to air condition condition it. In the winter it reverses itself to extract the heat from the outside air and transfer it into your house. (Even in winter, there is lots of heat in the air.) On top of all this, a heat pump will cut your electric heating heating bill by up to 30%. Unlike traditional heating systems, a heat pump doesn't consume energy to produce heat. It needs energy only for its fans and compressor. 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