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Cats By Harry Brown, D.V.M. Cats are second in popularity in the U S. as house pels, but are often neglected in articles about nets Perhaps for his reason they ire also largely neglected by their owners'Like dogs, cats are victims of fleas, internal parasites (worms), and various skin and internal diseases. Most of these are really similar, but as canine and feline are different species, so are the specific problems. Cat fleas, for instance, are a smaller variety and some are the "stick-tight" type, which just hang on in one place instead of leaping around like an ordinary flea. You need to get the LOST: In Hunting Wood Area: Brittany Spaniels, liver and white, one older and bigger than the other. Have immunization tags. REWARD offered. Call Jack Allen, 894-3931. adv. 26, 29, 30 pd. i NEWMAN I TREE SERVICE ! ; Tree removal, trim-} j wing, cutting views,> ■ brush chipped. Insured.* Hershel Newman * 859-6031 aft. 5p.m. } J” ^""'5 CAT™'° themselves, unless ono “"‘H® powder which will notwi^V BKu^E‘ oi ^ m M ie h? ^ va0gi ^^^^ Much has been said about cats ^ J ar T S ° f ri "8worm to children, but his may be a two- way street and children can often carry the disease home to the cat from school! It pays to examine pet and child to find any slightly rough, round itchy spots on the skin and treat them immediately to prevent spreading. The “cat scratch” fever syndrome can also be largely avoided by treating any wound made by cat as quickly as possible with merthiolate or an iodine solution. I speak from experience in saying that I follow this routine religiously and have had no illness caused by cats in 25 years of treating them. Unless you are in the business of raising cats for fun and profit. I would strongly urge spaying or neutering a cat meant to be a pet. A female (queen) can have as many as four litters a year, and unless you have friends who need cats by the dozens, this can be a big problem. A male cat develops both roaming habits and a bad smell if left entire past the first year. Accidents and wounds usually end the lives of male cats at an early age. Cats are very satisfactory pets for people, usually needing less grooming than dogs, but if grooming is not your favorite recreation get a short haire variety. Persians must oe brushed almost daily 10 a' 0 ' mats on the skin and hair a s the stomach. Prevention of disease in the cat is fairly simple, with vaccines available for most 0 dangerous diseases, but 0 . forgotten is the rabies * which is Vitally impa'ant because a cat may enc । sick bat, rat or o }he h „ are being the hunlc 7 ^ , lc owner and be bitten w ' thoUt ‘ olcnt iful realizing it. Cats may cat-lover in numbers, but to , ke there is no other a "‘’" a nee( j to its place. We Soften to keep consider them more o them as healthy as po ss ' DK Feel better fast; We have B-15 at Owen’s Pharmacy, adv. 16, 23, 30, oct. 7, 14 pd. Trvon Daily Bulletin, Tues., Sept. 30,1980 y FOR RENT: Ranch style home in choice location. 3 bedrooms 2 baths, living-dining room, family room, kitchen, greened porch 2 car garage and basement. $3o0 per month. Ideal home for retirees. Butler Realty, Inc., 116 N Trade St., 859-5843. adv. 18, 23, 25,30,c. FOR SALE: 1974 450 Honda. Excellent condition, $800. Includes 2 helmets. Call after 7 P m. 894-3937. adv. 25, 26, 29, 30, 1c YOU CAN buy The Highest Quality Name Brand Furniture for Less Money, At G&K Appliance & Furniture Co., Inc. Columbus, N. C. 894-8218 unnminiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiinnifiiniiiiimniiiiiiiiiniiniinimiHiinnitiinniiiiiuiiiiig | Since 1949 SAVE ENERGY ADD INSULATION Bonham Insulating Company = FiberGlass 585-5361 Rock Wool I fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiintiiiiiiniiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiuiiiiuiiitittMwauiuuifR. Hays Backhoe Service Rt. 5, Rutherford, N. C. 28139 A Specializing in SepticTankInstallation n 1Ditching & Water Lines Gravel Hauling Call Terry Hayes. Lake l ure, 704-625-4941 or 625-4300
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