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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2000 Community Nannenga awarded Achievement Medal Petty Officer Third Class ber are currently stationed at the naval base in Sugar Grove, the Navy and Marine Corps West Virginia. He is the son of Achievement Medal on Febru- Scott and Julie Nannenga of ary 1, 2000, for professional Kanab. achievement in the superior perNicolas Nannenga was awarded formance of duty. Petty Officer Nannenga dey voted 27 hours to dea velop comprehensive trouble call database for the Naval Security Group Activity in Sugar Grove, West Virginia. A portion of his citation stated that Petty Officer Nannengas 6 We're your Best Friends off-dut- Put some teeth into your heart To Fluffy a toothbrush is nothing so much as a plastic puck for batting across the linoleum. To Fido the gnawable tool is a fairly decent substitute for chewies. Since February is National Pet Service. Nicolas Nannenga FREE WESTERN Earns filmed in Kane County! Shown every Saturday, Showtimes noon & 3 p.m. at the Kane County Travel Center - 78 S. 100 East, Kanab - - SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 23 Noon - Ramrod Starring Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake and Lloyd Bridges 3 p.m. - Fort Yuma Starring Peter Graves and Joan Taylor 4 SATDRDAY. MARCH Noon - The Shooting Starring Jack Nicholson and Millie Perkins 3 p.m. - Yellow Tomahawk Starring Rory Calhoun and Peggy Castle SATDRDAY. MARCH 11 Noon - The Badlanders Starring Alan Ladd and Ernest Borgnine 3 p.m. - Dude Ranger Starring George O'Brien and Irene Hervey SATDRDAY. MARCH 18 Noon - Ride in the Whirlwind Starring Jack Nicholson and Millie Perkins 3 p.m. - Buffalo Bill Starring Joel McCrea and Maureen New acquisitions by the Travel Council OHara t r mmm For more information, call or toll-fre- e t t t t t can the lungs, kidneys and dental disease. from severe result Still, you maybe thinking that your Fido and your Fluffy will greet a toothbrush with all the enthusiasm they reserve for a rectal thermometer. And you yourself may rank cleaningyour pets choppers right up there with housetraining a puppy or spending eight hours on the road with your cat. The good news is that toys for both dogs and cats are available that help remove plaque and stimulate gums, according to Pets.com veterinarian Dr. Kim Robertson. Dry, abrasive foods and rawhide bones also decrease plaque and promote good dental health. By Carolyn Mitchell superior professionalism and total devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Petty Officer Nannenga, his wife Luella, and daughter Am routine pet-car- e 435-64450- 33 Dental Care Month, it may be a good time to introduce Fluffy and Fido to other uses for the toothbrush. Too often we overlook the need of dental care for our pets, says Dr. Ed Eisner, an Ameri- can Animal Hospital Association member, who specializes in veterinary dentistry. Untreated teeth can cause serious problems in a pets overall health. Tooth loss, gum inflammation and possible bacterial infection to Still, Garkane gives to area high schools Last week, Garkane Power Association sent donations totaling $2,750 to high schools which serve residents within the electric cooperatives territory. The donations are to be used at the high school principals discretion to support programs in need of financial assistance. In making the donation, General Manager Carl Albrecht indicated that Garkanes Board of Directors decided several years ago to make a single, blanket annual donation to each high school. Were approached almost weekly with requests for donations to a variety of school-relate- d groups and activities, stat i Albrecht. We felt that the principals are in a much better position than us to prioritize the needs within their own schools. The annual donation gives tfiem the leeway to fund those projects which will have the greatest impact. School principals have indicated the donations will be used for such things as scholarships, research supplies, yearbook expenses, field trips, and extracurricular activities and events. Schools receiving donations were Wayne High School, Escalante High School, Bryce both Eisner and Robertson recommend home dental care for your pets to compliment professional cleanings. If your pet is a puppy or kitten, hell accept your role as dental hygienist much more easily than older animals, according to the vets. And if your furry whippersnappers are six to eight weeks old, its time to start cleaning their teeth on a regular basis. Introducing your older pet to the joys ofa fresh mouth may best be accomplished with a cleaning by a professional. Indeed, iftheres animal care experts suggest brushing their teeth at least three times a week. Keep in mind that any number of responsible pet owners do not brush their animals teeth that often, if ever. But they do take their pet to the vet for periodic dental check-upStill, brushing three times a s. week is the recommendation. Both doctors advise a gentle and gradual approach to home dental care for a minimum of consternation to your pet and yourself: Begin by wrapping gauze or a wrashcloth around your finger and using it like a toothbrush on your pets teeth. Do this for one or two weeks until your pet is familiar with having his gums and teeth rubbed. Gradually progress to a soft toothbrush - one made for pets and plain water. After a week, add a small amount of dog or cat toothpaste. Never use human toothpaste which can irritate a pets stomach. Start by brushing the front -- teeth and then the upper and lower back teeth. Complete the job by scrubbing in the crevice where the gums meet the teeth. Products for pet dental care, including special pet toothbrushes and toothpaste, are available at pet stores and significant tartar buildup on your through the online pet product animals teeth, youre probably retailer, Pets.com. overdue for an appointment with Dr. Robertson says trusting veterinarian. and relaxed pets dont mind havyour ing their mouths handled. Others will require more patience to get used to this activity, she says. If you gradually introduce doctor probes gum lines, removes them to the idea of tooth care, tartar and polishes the teeth. most pets learn to cooperate and Once Fido and Fluffy are sport- allowyou to regularly clean their ing brilliant white smiles, the teeth and gums. The dental cleaningprocedure is performed with the animal under a light anesthesia so your pet wont feel a thing as the 3 uftn ? ? I I J Sww W ' f to ''w - 4 i. , i & 1 9 9 'V- - J V :V Valley High School, Valley High School, Big Water School, Piute High School, Panguitch High School, Kanab High School, Fre-don- The clinic staff at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary introduce a young friend to High School, and Colo- thejoysoffresh breath andadean, tartar-fre- e smile. The risk of many serious rado City High School. health can reduced be pet problems by good dental hygiene. ia |