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Show Fleas And Ticks Not So Small A Problem Fleas and ticks are ex- ceptions to the nile that good things come in small packages. Their diminutive sie often allows their numliers to lmild up unnoticed until the pet lo- gins a fienied scratchingFleas are small wingless parasites well known for their jumping ability. The long, dark brown females generally gather on the tender skin at the base of the ears and around the neck. THEY feet! on blood and secrete a toxic saliva that causes irritation and skin inflammation. If you suspect your pet has fleas, part the hair at the neck. You may find fleas moving through the fur, or find droppings that look much like jxppcr. Fleas spend considerable time off the host animals, returning only to feed. Tims droppings may be the esx-cial-l- y Ix-e- Ix-s- flavorful .stew with chunks of tender meat and vegetables in natural Juices is always a favor.te dish. Thickening the s'ew adds an Important last minute touch of xrfection. The quickest, most smooth-sur- e way is with corn starch. Tins thickener is ideal for making sauces, gravies and for thickening the Juices of fresh for signs of extreme itching or scratching Ixdore using a flea or tick shanqxxi. Dont exxct a flea or tick collar to completely control the problem. The collars lose their effectiveness when they get wet and should lx: replaced every few months. Pets A fruit pies, hi a too. TOP- lt-m- the 1 2 pieces teaspoons salt 12 small onions rup rorn starrh dutch oven or large skillet heat corn oil over medium In heat. Add beef and brown on all sides. Add bouillon cube, salt, bay leaf, thyme and 4 cups water. Cover; bring to boil. Simmer 'a hours. Add carrots and onioas and simmer S hour or until meat and vegetables are tender. Mix corn starch with remaining 4 cup water. Stir into stew. Bring to boil, stirring constantly, and boil 1 minute. Makes 6 servings 1 x-- bav leaf research - , 1 s jx-t- health ment-sponsored irt ii ms. Most of those working with the program, Ixith in and out of government, feel there is nothing in Utah to comjvire with abuses found in the larger jxipulation centers. A new fraud and abuse- - control section has recently lxen established in Utah, but has not yet developed a sufficiently broad data base to make a re- care pro- grams is directed at Medu aid. whuh is a combined health- - welfare program with split Federal- - state- - hx al medical aid for pi'MirY xir is largely provided through a government- - sponsored program known as Medicaid, which has lxcome the largest single public welfare program in the nation although it is nulv a little more than 1(1 years old. Ironically, Medicaid is a major factor in the inflation of health care costs. It should not Ik' forgotten that everv American is a jxitciitial candi-iLit- e for Medicaid, said one I'tah Social Scrvues administrator. At tixlav's medical costs, even the wealthy can use up their resources in a short time under emergency conditions. Medicaid and its companion prooX'ration in the gram Medicare l'JtjfvfiT fiscal year. Since that time the rate of increase of health care costs 1 wrought with itching or only sign of infestation. scratching, see your veterFlea control means inarian for profesional treating both the pet and treatment. An antipnutic Comits environment. ointment and a sedative mercially prepared dusts will add greatly to your and sprays applied to your comfort. 13 into almost every phase of the program, although noting that those who criminally abuse the program represent only a tiny portion of all participants in Medicaid. In I'tah there are as yet no reliable figures to sav whether fraud and abase in Mislic aid have reached serious pro-- x govern- the Foundation report released tight squeeze, notes m a this week. For a free copy of a colorful 8 x laminated card or " Sampler " uith directions for making erotic and sauces and ti lth recipes for 9 fresh fruit pies, u rite to- Argo, KtngsfordS Sampler, Dept SSD, Rox 307, Coi entry, CT 06338. SAVORY IHIF SI MV 3 tablespoons rorn oil teaspoon crushed thyme leaves 2 pounds stew beef, rut in I' rups water rubes 6 carrots, rut In 1 beef bouillon rube wearing pest control collars should lie checked regularly for signs of skin irritation from the chemicals in the collar. In extreme situations, t when your is over- Transcript, Friday, April 7, 1978 sin the Tinted States has increased shaqilv drom an average annual increase of S M'rceut to one of nearly 11 while the outpouring of Federal dollars into the health care market pl.ue has more than tripled ill its annual rate of increase Jroin 8 percent a year to 2( a year). Tins has inevitably had a significant effert on health care cost inflation. although it is recogmed that there are mans other fartors contributing to the price rise MOST ITB1.IC criticism of Spiralling healthcare costs are putting a severe strain on middle income Americans, despite the fact that the quality of niedital care is higher than it has ever lxen. according to Itah the private, non profit Foundation, agency, (.oveminent- - supjxirt-cprograms that provide care for the Nr are a significant factor in nsmg health care costs which are moving ahead of the general inflation spiral The wealthy and the xxir have t medical care ever available the known, but the middle class is caught d wait e Rising Medicaid Costs Concern Utah And The Nation preventive measures you can take to ininiiiiue the flea and tick problem: Provide your pet with clean, pest- - free sleeping quarters. Examine Ixith cats and dogs regularly during flea and tick season, if the pet has walking through a field or other grassy area. IX)NT TtHK-l- Utah Foundation Reports: Savory Stew Rates Good Gravy pent largest single area of Utah Medicaid exxndittire is nursing home care. Two recent changes in Federal regulations have sharply increased Utah's exists in this area. I EDF.RYI. regulations also forced the dosing of many older nursing homes and new ones have constructed at nine h higher basic investment. resxnsibihties. Medicare, an insurance- - tvpe for the cldcrlv in conpin-gra- oja-rate- junction with Vxial Seuirity, appears imiih more effectively. to lx While the volume of Federal sjx-nalxmt mg in the medical care field billion in ll)7fi is of concern to American citizen- - taxjiavers, evidence that a subst.inti.il amount of money gowasted or ing into Medicaid is stolen is even more disturbing. Official estimates of the amount lost to fraud and abuse in the Medicaid ixration run around $'(00 million a year, hut some Senate investigators estimate the total may lx: nearly double that amount. - - lx-e- "The feeling persists that some remedial action is urthe Foungently needed in Medicaid, dation notes. "While virtually everyone is y concerned with the high and steadily- increasing cost, every group that provides services to the program that its own efforts are not adequately repaid. seri-cxisl- NYTIOWE magaine recently A charged that "chiselers have. . . fxired pets coat may kill or only stun the insects, and they then must lie combed from the fur. Insecticidal shampoos are more effective on pets or those with a heavy long-haire- infestation. and THE pets surrounding area must lie treated with a disinfectant to kill adult fleas and eggs which will hatch and reinfect the animal. Other areas where your pet spends considerable of time also amounts need cleaning. 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