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Canine The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) is warning Ontario dog owners that the number of cases of canine heartworm has gone up dramatically. "Last year in the province there «@ were*over 360 reported cases of the potentially fatal disease--a 36 per cent increase over the previous year. Ontario has been identified as . FIBERG CANADA Z. Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, April 11, 1995 --35 ~~ + hea artworm cases on the rise focus of infection in Canada as cases of heartworm disease were diagnosed in over 80 large and small Ontario i times more likely to get the disease ind spread it. Heartworm is a silent and often fatal disease spread by often don't The OVMA estimates that of the 1.2 million dogs in Ontario, only 300,000 (25 per cent) are currently on 'a heartworm prevention program. udies show that a dog not on preventative medicine is 65 appear until "the illness is significantly advanced. It is caused by parasitic worms that invade a dog's heart resulting In impaired blood flow and damage to the heart, lungs and liver. DOIT RIGHT. DOIT PINK. Where damage to these internal organs is extensive, the condition will be fatal. Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes that transmit the disease from infected dogs to healthy dogs. One dog can be the source of infection for an entire neighbourhood. Based on the dog population and the reported ratio of infected dogs among unprotected dogs, SALE ENDS APRIL 22/95 20kg. CGC Compund i 73% 438 \ 500sq. ft. $ 1 9% on 1000sq. ft. 4 3 F fa 3 5 27... Ya $1 97 SCREWS ews 19 97 SCREWS SRYWAL SCREWS 349°] $497". SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST GB CAN-SIVE y C CMC APPROVED #11784 '3 FX - HouseWrap x11' - '89%... 97 Roll beautiful as it is Lindsay 324-7761 Beaverton 426-7324 Fenelon 887-2701 Woodville 439-2491 Sutton, High St. (905) 722-5151 4'X8' INSTOCK PANNELLING Value priced prefinished panelling that's as from store to store. "OFF functional. Selection may vary A MEMBER OF THE flomecare SHALE Hou! boks Of Ciered For oy Min. CG Pros Trust reinforcement even ATIENIION CONT Or A ook & Pay 1195 CGC GYPSUM CASH & CARRY ONLY Create a durable surfgce for interior walls or ceilings. Easy to install and fidish. Tapered edges makes joint TORS r Thousand Sq. Ft. 1195 sq.ft. there are currently more than 6,000 infected dogs in Ontario and they are spreading the disease. The OVMA has launched a - public education campaign to make dog owners aware of the potential danger to their pets. Dog owners are urged to contact their veterinarian for more information on heartworm disease and how it can be prevented. Comm. Care needs volunteer members Durham Region Community Care Association is seghing community-minded I s who are resident of Durham Region to serve on the Board of Directors. Community Care provides home support services to adults with dependencies related to physical disabilities and aging and their caregivers, and mental health support services to adults and their families. It's staffed and volunteer services _ serve over 4,200 clients from eight locations in Durham Region. More than 1,250 volunteers are actively involved in the organization. Community Care services include: Meals on Wheels; Wheels to Meals; Transportation; Home Help; Home Maintenance; Errands; Visiting; Security checks and Reassurance; Foot Care; Information and Referral; In- home Respite; Adult Day Program; and COPE Mental Health One-to-One and Support Groups. Prospective board members should have some experience in one or more of the following areas: volunteer organization(s), health care, gerontology, business, legal, accounting, public relations, families or consumers of services. If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit a letter outlining your experience and interest, name, address and telephone number before April 21, 1995 to: Ms. Loretta Tanner, Chair Recruitment and Development C FREE In town with min. Out of town with min. ELIVERY 00 lumber purchase* $500 lumber purchase* Cash & garry, min. delivery charge $12.00 Some restrictions apply. Call for details" Durham Region Community Care Association Oshawa Executive Centre 419 King Street West, Suite #6056 Oshawa, Ontario L1J 2K5 . Appli will be d during the first week in May.