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YOU AND YOUR PET By Robert L. Stear, D.V.M Manager of Veterinary Services Norden Laboratories By Robert L. Stear. D.V.M Care For The Expectant Mother If you're planning on jreedfng your dog or cat, make sure the would-be mother is in top physical shape. Prior to breeding, your dog should be vaccinated against canine distemper, hepatitis, lep- tospirosis (a disease of the liver and kidney) and rabies Cats should have immunity against feline distemper, rabies and certain respiratory diseases Temporary resistance to these diseases, in the form of maternal antibodies, is passed on in the mother's milk to the puppies or kittens Maternal immunity is extremely im portant to protect the litter against disease until they reach proper vaccination age. usually twelve weeks The gestation period is generally the same for cats and dogs- approximately nine weeks, or sixty-three days. However, you should be ready tor the litter to arrive at any time between the sixtieth through the sixty-fifth day Just as other births occur early and late, the same thing applies in small animals Once pregnant, your animal should be exercised on a scaled down basis until the time of delivery As she begins to lose her girlish figure and puts on a little more weight, you will find that she is less anxious to romp and play, and her exercise periods should be shortened Don't permit her to stop all activities Without exercise she may become too fat and her muscle tone may deteriorate, presenting problems at delivery time From about the fifth to sixth week on. it's not wise to allow her to race up and down stairs or to jump on and off furniture and other high objects Take extreme care that your pet never becomes chilled when wet If she shows signs of running nose. eyes, or a sudden loss of appetite, check with vour veterinarian During the last week of pregnancy, the expectant mother may appear restless. She is probably searching around the house for a safe and quiet place to have her litter. This is when she should be introduced to her maternity box It should be placed in a quiet location, out of drafts and the family's usual traffic pattern Most breeders have a maternity box which is used while the litter is born and during the time they are mu­ sing It should be large enough so the expectant mother can stretch out at full length on her side and have spare room at head and tail To help the expectant mother get accustomed to the maternity box, place her regular mattress or blanket in it This will help her feel at home when it is time for the litter to arrive. Remove her mattress or blanket just before delivery time and put in several layers of newspapers laid flat Make sure the box is warm You should keep the room temperature at least 70 degrees for the newborn puppies or kittens. It is very important to prevent the newborn from becoming chilled and to keep them out of drafts Along with up-to-date vac­ cinations against infectious diseases and a good en­ vironment for bearing the litter, nutrition is a vital element in the production of healthy offspring Sup­ plementing the diet with a quality vitamin product or with an iron supplement is a good practice for both the expectant mother and growing pups and kittens These nutritional supplements are available from your veterinarian, who should be consulted with the onset of your pet's pregnancy I)r Stear regrets that he is unable to personally answer letters from pet owners. He suggests that readers consult with their own veterinarians when their pets have problems. Air Pollutant Damage Kven healthy lungs may be damaged by exposure to a single air pollutant, according to a new report issued by the American Lung association- the Christmas Seal people A comprehensive overview of scientific data on air pollution and health, "The Health Ef­ fects of Air Pollution" evaluates the results and methods of more than 400 studies One cited study in dicates lung function of some apparently healthy people is markedly decreased with exposure to low doses of sulfur dioxide In such hyperreactive individuals, continuing low level exposure may lead to permanent lung damage, the report suggests Prepared by an expert rommittee of the American Thoracic society, medical section of the nationwide lung association, the report examines three areas of research animal experiments, experimental human exposures and epidemiological studies of YOUR WEEK AHEAD B« damis Forecast Period • November 26 - December 2 ARIES The twins - jealousy and envy are apparent in Mar. 21-Apr. 19 your chart Don't be concerned about an associate's advancement TAURUS See that your established romance patterns are Apr. 20-May 20 not broken There's a big difference between op­ portunity and temptation GEMINI Let your conscience be your guide Most members May 21-June 20 of your sign are haunted by thoughts in the shade -- remember consequences MOONCHELD You are as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar " June 21-July 22 Emotionally you can face any hair raising rever­ sals' LEO Good news concerning your job or project is in- Julv 2J-Aug 22 evitable You will be puzzled - it will come in a rather bizarre and misleading form VIRGO No written error will get by you At this period of Aug. 23-Sept. 22 your chart, your mind is sharply honed LIBRA You will be called upon by your superior to do Sept. 23-Oct. 22 something that is well - some sort of honor Beware -- you will not gain popularity SCORPIO Verbal battle is tempting to you this week It may OW. 23-Nov. 21 get you places, temporarily, but the end result will be disasterous SAGITTARIUS You will make a few blunders, but things will ac- Nov. 22-Dec. 21 tually go well for you this week in all depart­ ments of your life. CAPRICORN You have had your eye on someone quite a while Dec. 22-J an If Your overtures and his/her acknowledgements are paying off AQUARIUS . A change in your immediate environment will be Ju. 20-Feb IS hard to get use to Incidentally, it will be to your advantage PISCES Turn up the wick at your job, task or project Feb. If-Mar. 20 Whether or not you are aware of it, it's an ideal time to start new programs »WHHH Pimm* f o> row Sun S'9" An««y»it tmnd irm day month y«ar and (Mac* o« txnh piu* ft 00 lo< poatag* and handling to 0< Oamia Statt POBoaM* Pin«iiaaPa>k Fionda 33466 MONEY SHOPPER By John E. Miller, Pres ident , The Money Shops Remedy For A Leaky Roof T V COMMENTARY Although there are m^ny joys to owning your own home, there are also a few headaches that crop up from time to time, like - major repairs or replacements. The headaches, however, such as the need for a new roof or siding are usually easily cured by careful re­ search ihto products, con­ tractors, and financing The life of a roof, for in­ stance, depends upon many things --"the original material, its installation, the type of weather it has been exposed to, and other forms oi abuse or abrasion. The need for a new roof generally makes itself known through leaks into the rooms beneath, or blown-off or damaged shingles Generally, it is wise to anticipate such a possibility or at least catch it before tiny leaks become floods, be cause it will take time to select a contractor and have him fit you into his schedule You will want a contractor ivho has a good reputation4n ydur area, is willing to give a de­ tailed cost estimate, and is qualified to do the work Your best source for a con­ tractor is one of his recent satisfied customers This may be a relative or friend of yours who has had a roof installed by him and was completely satisfied with the job and the transaction Otherwise, ask a contractor for names of people in your area he has worked for and contact them for a recommendation Obtain sev eral estimates from different contractors for a comparison on costs. It is also wise to examine the various types of roofing available. Asphalt shingles come in a variety of weights and colors as do fiber glass shingles Then there are wood shingles or shakes, aluminum shingles, asbestos cement shingles, and tile and slate roofs Don't neglect to consider the color of your new roof as well, since color is impor tant not only for appearance but in temperature control. exposed human populations Converging lines of evidence from all three areas are analyzed in detail Effects on both adults and children of general air pollution, as well as specific pollutants such as the sulfur oxide particulate complex. photochemical oxidants, nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide are examined Health damage by occupational air pollutants such as cadmium and asbestos also is described The authors urge that existing scientific models be simplified and improved to test new data Human health costs, in suffering and expenditures, as well as the billions spent on control programs justify such renewed efforts the report says Single copies of the report are available as a Christmas Seal service from local lung associations or from the American Lung Association. 1740 Broadway. New York. N H . 10019 the traditional wood, available in a number of styles for either painting or staining. Other choices include alumi­ num and vinyl, which offer 3 number of colors and tex­ tures. If you decide on alu minum or vinyl you might want to consider using the same materials to replace win dow sills and stripping so it all will match in color and texture. In most cases, the new sid ing is installed right over the old so that, in effect, you are obtaining an extra insulation barrier. Before any contracts are signed or work begun, con sider financing of the project It would be great 'x oay cash but when the need arises, the money may not be on hand or in a savings ac count. The next consideration is to borrow the money and repay it in installments. Sources for loans include a bank or savings and loan you may have done business with, or perhaps a home equity loan at a consumer finance office Talk to the financial ad visor at the consumer finance THE latest from Barbara Walters was this question to a U.S. Senator during an ABC news interview: "So what do you guys do?" No wonder she is being downplayed as a news "star." ABC, in fact, was typically show-biz foolish in spending half a million dollars a year for a news star who detracts from its image! Frank Reynolds is now the strong member eff the ABC evening news, is very good on camera in addition to possessing a very fine voice. THE new Masterpiece Theater presentation, Dncbesa of Duke Street, (PBS) is prom­ ising, and is partly written by the master who did Upstairs Downstairs-John Hawkes- worth. It's based on a true story. NBC put out a huge sum to By Bente Chrlstensen televise the summer Olympic Games at Moscow (1980) but ABC is already booming its winter games coverage--at Lake Placid-and may attract almost as many viewers for much less cost. <=> THE recent telecast of Such Good Friends by ABC was a new low in cheap, irra­ tional vulgarity. Such trash shouldn't intrude into Ameri­ can homes. DESPITE the traditional outcry against what would be called censorship, of which there should be none, the com­ mercial networks' TV output should nevertheless be screened by a moral and a historical commission -to pro­ tect young and vulnerable viewers and correct historical inaccuracies, for the common benefit of all Americans. PAGE 19-PLAINDEALER-TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 21, 1978 Lions Candy Day Success Announced It rained in southern Illinois The sun was shining in the north And everywhere in the state, generosity was the„order of the day when the Lions clubs of Illinois held their 1978 Candy day for humanitarian services recently. " All signs point to a very successful Candy day." said Norman R Dahl. executive administrator of the Lions of Illinois foundation, which spearheads the campaign to raise money to help the blind, visuallv handicapped, deaf and hearing impaired Upwards of 30.000 Lions, high school students, senior citizens, telephone company Pioneers. Scouts, and other volunteers took to the sidewalks all over the state Oct 13 to try to raise $1,000,004 to help the han­ dicapped 'We can't give a specific figure raised yet because all reports are not in. but early reports filed show Very strong results, and we are confident we will reach our goal." Dahl said office and get all the details. The home equity loan is not a second mortgage on your house, as some people believe Historically, money has been I6aned against collateral -- something that you own or have a cash interest in As you make the monthly payments on your house you are gradually buying it. Part of the payments go toward the principal and therefore, every month, you own a little more of that house Your equity becomes the difference between the market value of your house and what you still owe for it This owned portion of your house can become the col lateral for a home equity loan Roofing and siding are major remodeling projects and require plenty of thought When the job is completed you will feel the time devoted to planning well spent from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS November 24. 1963 -- Lee Harvey Oswald, the apparent assassin of President Kennedy , is killed in th^ basement of the Dallas police building by local night-club owner Jack Ruby. November 25, 1780 -- A British frigate, "Hussar," sinks in New York harbor with 900,000 gold guineas stored in its lower decks. November 26, 1789 -- President George Washington sets this date aside as a day of national thanksgiving in honor of the adoption of the United States Constitution. November 27, 1963 -- President Lyndon B Johnson makes his first appearance before a joint session of Congress since he suc ­ ceeded the assassinated leader, John Kennedy . November 28, 1520 -- Ferdinand Magellan enters the Pacific Ocean on his way around the world, the first European to sail that body of water from the east. November 29, 1945 -- Yugoslavia becomes a federated republic upon abolishing King Peter H's monarchy. November 30, 1782 -- Preliminary peace articles ending the Revolutionary War between the United States and Great Britain are signed in Paris. A light-colored roof adds height and size to a small, low house while a dark roof can minimize the size of a steeply sloped roof Light colors tend to reflect the heat while dark colors absorb it The color should also complement the colors of the rest of the house, whether it be brick or siding If your home ls in the colder sections of the country and you select a dark color roof for its heat absorption qualities, it is a good idea to provide adequate attic vent ilation to carry off the heat b u i l d u p d u r i n g t h e h o t months Since the major part of the cost of the roof is the labor, it is advisable to get the best quality material you can afford The careful selection of a reputable contractor and the obtaining of estimates also apply when considering chang ing the siding on your home. Here again, there is a good selection of materials There's Youth Loans Are Available 4-H and FFA members, unable to qualify for a loan elsewhere, may be helped by the Farmers Home ad ministration This information is according to Craig Scheidecker. McHenry county Extension adviser, who works with the county 4-H program In expanding the 4-H or FFA project, one may need money for purchasing livestock, farm equipment and supplies Also funds may be used for buying, renting, or repairing needed tools and equipment, or for merely paying operating ex­ penses for running the project The Farmers' Home ad­ ministration will make in­ dividual loans to rural residents from 10 to 21 years of age Loans must be used to establish and operate income- producing farm or non-farm projects of modest size The project must be super­ vised by a 4-H leader or FFA adviser For further details, contact Craig Scheidecker at the McHenry county Extension office at 224 W Judd street in Woodstock VLVLl N V\( )(VI( ,( )/VALKY Sale Ends Sat. Nov. 25 18%-37% off Boys' jackets filled with 65% down/ 35% feathers. Men's jacs, vests filled with 70'*. down/30% feathers. 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