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Show Zhe Page 12 April 28, 2004 shelter. Adult eastern cottontail rabbits, for example, feed their young only at daw n and dusk and leave them during the day in order to forage for carefully wash your hand-afte- r More Americans than ever consider pets a part of the family, so it' no urprie that when families travel. Your dog and cat are at k if you allow them to go outdoors and don't keep al.-- o handling any animals reptiles. And contrary to popular their rabies vaccinations Cats in particubelief, you don't hae to be food. bitten to get rabies. R lines is lar should probably be kept It i not unusual for people caused by a virus that lives in indoor because of the risks to see such young animals the saliva and nerve tissues of that they will be hit by cars, w aiting for the return of their killed by predators, or exinfected animals. often most and It assume they are transmit- posed to infectious disease. is parents ted bv a bite or scratch, but Outdoor cats also can harm because they mistakenly in need of a ssistance. In most cases, infant you can al-- o be exposed il native wildlife, especially think the animals are either will be fine without wildlife Mark an infected animal's saliva baby animals. said or sick, orphaned It's not always possible Pokras, I)VM, director of the human interference," Pokras touches your broken skin, said. Wildlife Clinic at Tufts Uniopen wound, mouth, nose, or to tell if wild animals are In addition to upsetting eu-sinjured or ill. so avoiding conversity School of Veterinary In some regions of the tact w ith them is the best way Medicine in North C.rafton, healthy animals, w lldhfe rescuers could beMass. But it is much more country rabies occurs among to not contract an infectious for risk the at animals that bats, skunks, foxes, wood-- t disease. Pokras advised. It parserious likely contracting hacks, or raccoons. Although may be, however, approprients are either hiding from diseases like rabies or salmohumans or out gathering nellosis, which can be carried rallies is unusual in small ro- ate to seek help for w lldhfe if dents like squirrels and mice, they are wounded, emaciated food to bring back to their by animals in the wild. Salmonellosis is a bacterial these animals can carry other or look weak. babies. "When intervention is critinfection causing diarrhea, diseases and inflict painful The daily activities of animals in the wild are devoted fever and abdominal cramps. bites so you should avoid ical to help a sick or injured wild animal, he sure to get You can get it if you don't contact with them as well. to finding food, water and help from your local animal control officer, w lldhfe or fish and wildlife agency, Pokras cautioned. While there are definitely Introducing a New times when such animals should be brought to a wildlife rehabihtator or clinic, it's best done by people always Valley Medical who have been trained to do this, or who can give you appropriate advice on how Using state of the art teleconferencing equipment, to help the animals safely, Pokras added. Although we our physicians can instantly connect with the it w hen people go appreciate University of Utah Stroke Center for expert consultation out of their way to assist wild on stroke treatment. animals, we don't want caring people to get sick or injured in the process. If you a sudden onset of numbness, er kind-hearte- d n-- . well-meanin- g reha-bilitato- TeleSTROKE Program Center at Central experience weakness, slurred speech or inability to walk CALL 911 and request transport to Central Valley Medical Center For more information call Randy Allinson (435) 623-327- 9 r, do 70 per- Industry cent of pet owners would like to have their pets travel w ith them. It is not uncommon for pets to become ill or injured w hile traveling: not always easy. hot roads and rocks that can injure paws. Take safety precautions hen your dog swims. Never let your dog swim without a lifejacket. Afterward, make sure to clean out their ears and give them a clean water rinse to remove any chlorine or dirt that they may have accumulated during the swim. When outdoors, there is a variety of gear especially developed for the active pet including collapsible bowls that fit into backpacks, backpacks designed for pets, protective vests and even lifejackets. before you leave. Plan twice as many rest stops on your road trip as you would for a small child to give your pets time to stretch their legs and go to the bathroom. Avoid motion sickness by only feeding your petls a small meal several hours prior to the trip. Bring plenty of fresh water whenever you travel w ith your pet, and factor in potential emergencies, such as your vehicle breaking down. Bring extra food and snacks for the road. Safety belts and harnesses are okay for securing small dogs in vehicles, but the safest way for your dog to travel is in a crate secured on the back seat. Just like humans, dogs need to be conditioned before going hiking or other outdoor excursions. Take your dog on w Remember, pets can't ask for help if they're in trouble, so anticipate any problems ahead of time and pack cordingly. Make sure your pet is earing an ID tag and bring a photo of your pet in case they get lost. Prepare for the unexpected and enroll your pet with w a Veterinary Pet Insurance policy. VPI policies allow you to go to any licenced veteri- longer walks and exercise himher more frequently as narian worldwide, which will your outing approaches. If youre planning a long hike, bring a special trail mix just for your pup. Like give you great peace of mind should an accident or illness occur on the road. humans, dogs should be prop 3, My Turn On April 30, May 1 and May the Lockwood Repertory City league will officially start May 4. You can sign up now in the pro shop. John will get you on a team. You must have a Utah State handicap card and you must be a member of the Canyon Hills Men's Association. John will assist you in getting a state handicap. Come join a team and join the fun at the greatly improved Canyon Hills course. Company (a division of College) production of My Turn On Earth will show at the Juab Cultural Aids Center in Nephi. The strong cast includes Tina Francis ( Lucy, Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown), Katie Young (Adelaide, Guys and Dolls), Kann Mikkelsen (Pearl White, The Medicine Show) Josh Francis (The Pirate lung, Pirates of Penzance), Adam h Saunders (Footloose) and Jason Fullmer (Cosmo Brovin, Singing in the Rair"). Written in the 70s by Carol Lynn Pearson (Emma) and Lex de Azevedo, (Saturdays Warrior) the musical takes the audience on a treasure hunt through life as seen through the eyes of children. With laughter and poignancy My Turn On Earth answers the questions Why am I here? Where did I come from? and Where am I going? My Turn On Earth captures the whole family and is suitable for all ages. Show length is 1 hour and 15 minutes. The performance will be presented on Friday, April 30; Saturday, May 1; Monday, May 3 at 8 p.m. in the Juab County Cultural Arts Center, 12). Tickets are available at Nebo Agency, 61 South Main or Young Living Farm, 3700 North Huy 91 in Mona. Group rates are available. Call for or information Dont miss this wonderful production! Proceeds from this event will go to help ESC Childrens Arts Programs. health insurance, medical bills can break your budget Working Utah families may qualify for CHIP (Utahs Children Health who dont have other insurance on-lin- e, CHIP is taking applications May 3 - May 12, 2004 Fine Family Dining. Open for Lunch CHIP will look at the number of people in your family and your familys current income to determine eligibility. For example, even a family of four earning up to $37,700 each year may qualify. To qualify, children must be under age 9, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and not currently covered by health insurance. 11 a.m.-- 3 Call Fresh Seafood - Juicy Steaks - Soup & Salad Bar toll-fre- e p.m.-lOp.- m. Monday-Saturda- y 435-623-0- Or apply online at www.health.utah.govchip, May 3 -- May 12,2004. p.m. Monday-Frida- y Open for Dinner 4 Will 99 be open Sunday, May 9th 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a A good call for kids. Childrens Health Insurance Program Make your reservation now Prime Rib and Shrimp Buffet or order off our menu. A program of the Utah Department of Health Call today i 623-095- 9 160 North Main Street, Nephi. Admission is $8 Adults, $6 Semors and Children (under Without Insurance Program). During open enrollment CHIP will be accepting applications or in person. by mail, ac- League Begins Monday, May 3, 2004 it's for pets, especially extremely Make sure your pets vaccinations are up to date. Give vaccines at lea.-- t 10 days On Earth to be presented at Juab Cultural Arts Center Open Enrollment important But dogs should always have some sort of protection for their paw pads. I recommend booties to cover their paws and make sure you check their pads regularly for injury or sensitivity. Extreme heat can also be dangerous According to the Travel Sign up now for Golf City CHOP Keeping your children healthy is Nephi, Utah erly hydrated befure, during and after exercise sessions. Plan ahead for extreme weather. In cold climates, their pets. Emer-son-Smit- EVERY SECOND COUNTS! ACT QUICKLY s Traveling and vacationing with your Pet Experts advise caution when trying to rescue wild animals There are a number of facbefore trying tors to con.-iJto adopt or rescue wildlife living in your own neighborhood. Such seemingly intervention could actually harm both you and the animals. People often bring in wildlife babies to our clinic iTtmcs-Nriri- and make Her Day! j |