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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, April 8,1992 Ml Pet Care by Dr. Ted Kilpatrick, Dr. Sandy Cook, s ** •! Dr. Christina McRae, Dr. Wendy Korvur Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic |B Dental Disease: The Hidden Problem It has been suggested that oral hygiene hygiene has been the most neglected aspect aspect of pet health care. It is estimated that 90% of pets over 2 years of age have significant mouth disease and of that 90%, fully 50% require immediate immediate attention. It should come as no surprise that this is the case. After all, dogs and cats have teeth just like we do and the same conditions that lead to our tooth and gum problems occur in our pets' mouth. Perhaps a review of some oral disease disease terms would help in understanding understanding the problem. Plaque is invisible and is composed primarily of bacteria (approximately 80%), along with saliva saliva and food debris, and is quite soft. It is deposited on irregular surfaces of the teeth. With time and the addition of minerals the plaque hardens and forms calculus (tartar). Plaque and calculus formation occurs in all dogs and cats with various rates of deposition. deposition. Generally speaking the small breed dogs such as Yorkshire Terriers, Toy Poodles, etc. arc more prone to tartar buildup. This is possibly due to the soft diet these dogs arc often on as well as overcrowding and abnormal angulation of the teeth. Through genetic genetic selection man has reduced the size of the skeleton of these dogs as well as often shortened the nose and jaw. The size of the teeth has not decreased decreased proportionately resulting in overcrowding and rotation. This abnormal abnormal anatomy leaves them especially especially prone to oral disease. Inflammation of the gums occurs as the plaque and tartar accumulate on the surface of the tooth. This is called gingivitis. This occurs because the debris sits in the space between the tooth and gums, known as gingival sulcus, and causes irritation and infection. infection. If this process goes unchecked the supporting structures of the tooth degenerate. This process is known as periodontal disease. Once established, this disease is very difficult to cure and often its* relentless progression can only be slowed. Deep pockets filled with pus and debris form, leading leading to halitosis (bad breath). The gums become separated from the tooth (periodontal (periodontal pockets) and the supporting alveolar bone recedes. This causes much pain and discomfort and often leads to tooth abscesses and eventual, tooth loss. Dental Caries (cavities) are not common in the dog, but diets high in carbohydrates can contribute to their' formation. In cats, a special problem occurs called cervical neck lesions. These arc painful holes through the enamel into the sensitive dentin and pulp. If unchecked they can lead to very painful mouths and tooth loss. As well as pain and discomfort, periodontal disease puts your pet at risk for other problems such as lung, heart, kidney, and joint infections. This occurs because bacteria gets into the bloodstream (a process called bacteremia) bacteremia) and can become widely distributed distributed throughout the body. Next weeks column will deal with what you and your veterinarian can do to control this problem. "BUILD SAFE - BUILD SMART" April 12 to April 18 is BUILDING REGULATIONS AWARENESS WEEK throughout Ontario. The Town of Newcastle on April 14,1992 will be holding an information display in conjunction with Building Awareness Week at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex, Highway #2 and Regional Road 57,10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PUBLIC WELCOME BUILD SAFE...BUILD SMART PLAN TO ATTEND OF LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION The following establishment has applied to the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario for a liquor licence under the LIQUOR LICENCE ACT: Application for a Sale Licence Lions Club of Bowmanville, Town of Newcastle 26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville Any resident of the municipality may make written submission as to whether the issuance of the licence is in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. Submissions must be received no later than May 8, 1992. Copies of submissions will be given to the applicants. Please include your name and address on all correspondence. Submissions to be sent to: Liquor Licence Board of Ontario Licensing and Permits Branch 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East Toronto, Ontario M5E1A4 Fax:(416)326-0308 Ontario TALK TO US AB OU T LENNOX YOU MAY NOT HAVE TO PAY ANOTHER HOME ENERGY BILL UNTIE 2001! very Lennox air conditioning and heat pump system keeps the cost of tile energy it saves in its owner's pocket. In fact, every model meets or exceeds-1992 Energy Efficiency Standards. None of that is news. What is news is that, until June 20, 1992, you can share in some substantial extra Lennox savings as well. From now 'til then, every new Lennox air conditioner or heat pump buyer will get back the value of from one to twelve months' worth of home energy bills*. If you decide to get in on the Bonanza, you'll also be eligible for an additional nine years' worth of savings that could cover your energy hills to the year 2001! We're a participating dealer in the Lennox Energy Saver's Bonanza, so give us a call now, before the hot weather hits. Think how comfortable life would he witli a super-efficient Lennox system in your home. And a chance to win more titan 100 months worth of energy savings! 7lased on St,ilisti(s Canada average monthly «uts and paid ly l.rnnox as an mitant a (dit on «iiiipment | purchased. You may instead dsoose to defer payment until January 'Hi, O.A.C. 1 Cannot he combined U ilh any other Lennox offer. Limcan Heating & Air Conditioning 330 Marwood Dr., Unit 8 Oshawa 579-6616 Section Two Durham East Holds Pre-Budget Briefing Cord Mills, M;P.P. for Durham East, will be holding meetings at three times and locations in order to share some important facts and figures about Ontario's economy and fiscal outlook. These pre-budget briefings will be held: 1) Friday, April 10, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Manvers Township Hall Council Chambers, Bethany 2) Saturday, April 11, 2 to 4 p.m. Scugog Township Council Chambers, Port Perry 3) Sunday, April 12, 2 to 4 p.m. Bowmanvillc Recreation Complex, Hwy. 2 and 57 (Section C - Finance Room) "We are acting to end the needless secrecy that used to surround budget preparation in Ontario," said Cord Mills. "We want to speak with as many people as we can about the challenges, challenges, constraints and options that face us as a government and as a province. province. The recession has been serious for Ontario. That makes it even more important for us to have discussions together about the priorities we have and the trade-offs we must make in the 1992 budget." IHSIDHT ON SMALL BUSINESS What Makes a Good Entrepreneur? Article one of a 26 week series For Your Information Police Look for Car Thief Crime Stoppers and the Durham Regional Regional Police Auto Squad arc asking for the Public's help in solving a vehicle theft which occurred in the Town of Newcastle on Friday, January 3rd. During the evening hours on the 3rd of January or the early hours of the 4th, someone stole a vehicle from the driveway driveway at 318 Challenger Court. Stolen Vehicle is described as: 1992 Ford Taurus Station Wagon, grey in colour, colour, Licence #235 PMC. Vehicle was recovered one week later later in the rear lot of the Cashway store, 15 Wcstncy Road North Ajax. Several items were stolen from the vehicle and have not been recovered. Auto thefts in Durham Region have increased in 1992 by approximately 14% and in the first three months of this year, there have been 345 reported cases. cases. You can help prevent most auto thefts by: 1) Always lock your car and remove your keys. Do not leave it running while youo run into a store.. 2) Do not hide spare keys in, or on your car. 3) Keep the ownership and insurance in your wallet, not in your car. 4) Park in secured lots when possible or look for lots that arc well lit, located in a heavily travelled area. 5) Remove valuables from your car or place litem in your trunk. If you have any idea who stole the above vehicle or any other auto theft . you can call CRIME STOPPERS. As a caller you will never have to give your name or appear in court. The CRIME STOPPERS number is :436-8477 that 436-TIPS. Lately, I have been hearing a lot about entrepreneurship. I have always considered myself to be the type who could successfully start or run a small business, but I still have some reservations. reservations. Could you tell me what makes a successful entrepreneur? The typical entrepreneur, according according to a 1988 readership survey by Profit Magazine, is a mid-40s male who has better than one-third of his nearly $500,000 net worth invested in a business. Holding about 65% of the equity in the business, he insists on having control of its operations, and works an average of 55 hours weekly. Although this typical entrepreneur has changed little over time, the face of Canada's small business community community has begun to reflect subtle changes. More and more women, recent high school and post-secondary graduates, graduates, immigrants and even retirees are joining the ranks of first-time entrepreneurs. entrepreneurs. These groups have now begun begun to outpace the "typical" entrepreneur entrepreneur with start-up businesses. In short, small business has opened its doors to anyone with good business business sense, a bright idea, and reasonable reasonable financial backing. One word of caution to would-be entrepreneurs - seek advice from experienced experienced and objective third parties before taking the plunge. The best- prepared and best-informed individuals individuals are the most successful entrepreneurs. entrepreneurs. Some People Get Carried Away with Spring Floods Old man winter is retreating and in his wake the Spring floods have arrived. arrived. The banks of the rivers and creeks are a treacherous playground for the young and inquisitive. Drowning is only second to motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of accidental death of Canadians under under 55 years of age, according to the Royal Life Saving Society Canada. In 1989, the latest year for which statistics statistics are available, drowning killed 32 young people, who were simply walking walking or playing near water in Ontario. "Spring thaw is a dangerous time," says John Blaicher, marketing director of the Ontario branch of the Society. "Melting snow and rain make river water rise and run fast. Cold moving water can be an adventure for children - a potentially fatal attraction, when they slip on a muddy river bank or it gives way under their feet." "Rescue is almost impossible," he says. "The victim is suddenly swept away like debris in the cold, dirty and dangerous current. A would be rescuer rescuer often becomes a second victim." Be WATER SMART - don't bank on river banks. You might get carried away. Must tea~ LENNOX AIM CONDITIONING • HEATING lonnoi is a rogistorod trndomaik of Lennox Industries Inc. If you are new to Bowmanville... would like to call on you with Housewarming Gifts and information about your new location. Call Your Hi Neighbour Hostess Mrs. Audrey Kehoe at 623-0395 HOROSCOPES April 12-18 ARIES-March 21/April 20 After a quiet start-to the week, you'll probably Ik involved in quite a lot of activity on the social side. It could be that someone asks for your assistance assistance in a rather delicate matter. Don't let anyone take advantage of your good nature, though. TAURUS -April 21/May 21 You're going to have one or two problems with people you normally normally gel along well with -- so try not to force yourself or your opinions opinions on them. This is a very good time to make a special purchase; you could easily pick up a bargain. bargain. An older relative may be feeling a bit lonely now. Why not pay them a visit? GEMINI-May 22/June 21 You may have to call off some rather special plans you've made. Try not to be loo disappointed and don't start looking for people to blame. It looks like a slow moving time for you, but you should have a good time with people around you, even if your social life is a bit low key. CANCER-June 22/July 22 Be careful not to take on any extra commitments without very careful thought beforehand. A reshuffle at work seems likely, so keep your eyes open; a promotion could be on the way. You might find that one or two people you have close dealings with arc causing problems -- so don't always assume they've got your best interests at heart. LEO - July 23/Aueust 23 News from a fairly close relative brightens up your week -- and it could lead to some new interests this month. Don't allow yourself to be rushed by other people, this is a time for taking things more carefully than- normal. This is particularly important important on the work front, where you may end up making a mistake, if you're not careful. VIRGO- Aug 24/Sept 22 This should be a .fairly quiet week for you. You'll be able to put your feet up a bit more than usual. Establish contact with some old friends. The weekend looks rather interesting, with romance in the air! Do be wary of getting involved too quickly, though -- you may find your partner has no intention of taking taking things as seriously as you do. LIBRA-Sept 23/Oct 23 You'll find friends and colleagues aren't as helpful as they usually arc -- so it's a week for doing more on your own. You will find you achieve much by sticking to an organized schedule and working your way through things methodically. Friday's Friday's a good day to start any important important new projects. Even if you have nothing planned for the weekend, it will be a busy time socially. SCORPIO -Oct 24/Nov 22 This is not a good time for taking chances -- so don't be tempted to take any big gambles this week. Somebody you've known for some time will want to change the nature of the relationship. If you're feeling uncomfortable with this, then it would be a good idea to be honest about your feelings. SAGITTARIUS -Nov 23/Dcc 21 If you've been feeling a bit down lately, you'll find things brightening up considerably in the next few days. You're going to be offered a lot of conflicting advice about sonic ideas you've been mulling over; be very cautious -- and don't be pushed into making changes unless you're sure they're the right ones. Your own judgement is at its best right now, so place your trust in that. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 There's some surprise news on the way, and it may have something to do with money! You've probably been feeling rather fed up with work recently -- the next few days will show a posilivc improvement. You'll get some special happiness from watching the activities of a younger member of your family. AQUARIUS -Jan 21/Fcb 19 This is going to be an exciting week. A long-drcamt-of opportunity will present itself, so have your wits about you and be willing to make an on-thc-momcnt decision! It may mean a small investment and, providing providing you think you can afford it, there will be no harm in going ahead. PISCES-Feb 19/March 20 Try and clear some of the routine work you've been ignoring lately -- otherwise you'll find things piling up on you. Do your best to try to reach an agreement with a complain-, ing friend this week -- and don't be too disappointed if this leads to a change of plan. YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK The next 12 months: Take a look back at last year, and decide how you will improve yourself yourself (everybody can use a little improvement). An interesting Leo will enter your life this summer, and it could lead to a rewarding relationship. relationship. Keep an open mind. CLUESACROSS I. First performance 1 4. Nasal duct 8. Very warm 9. Excuse 10. Nitwit 11. Decay 12. Complies 13. Acquire by bequest 16. Lures 19. Impudent 23. .Watch 26. Memento 28. Total 29. Show disapproval 30. Trick 31. Australian bird 32. Force 33. Scoop CLUES DOW 2. Inducement 3. Parched 4. Motionless 5. Indentation 6. Guide 7. Storehouse 9. Audible 14. Before 15. Sort 17. Recede 18. Be in debt 20. Damaging 21. Pleasure ship 22. Harass 23. Tender 24. Bend 25. Subscribe again 27. Scottish landowner SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. Basic 5. Joker 8. Heave 9. Drama 10. Ad-lib 11. Rival 12. Twin 15. Cuddle 17, Virus 18. Prayed 20. Bawl 25. Incur 26. Press 27. Irons 28. Often 29. Ripen 30. Bnlcr DOWN I. Budget 2. Scampi 3. Charm 4. Carve 5. Jealous 6. Killed 7. Rebate 13.\Var 14. Bid 15. Cue 16. Low 17. Venison 18. Pamper- 19. Asleep 21. Adroit 22. Lesser 23. Acute 24. Brine