HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1978-08-16, Page 16101 THE BRUSSELS POST, AUGUST 16, 1978
Pet Peeves
by Dr Bob Friendship
On de-clawing cats
The question of declawing cats is
controversial and likely to produce
arguments not only amongst veterinarians
but also amongst cat owners. The operation
itself is quite straight forward and simple
but reqUires a general anesthetic. The paws
are soaked in a disinfectant, a tourniquet is
then applied and the claw and most distant
bone of each digit is severed from the paw.
Then the paws are bandaged and the
tourniquet released. Complications such as
infection or regrowth of nails are rare. The
post-operative care entails the removal of
bandages at two to three days and the
avoidance of kitty litter for a further week
thereafter. In place of the regular litter,
strips of paper should lbe used in the litter
box so as to ensure that there is no chance of
pieces of gravel entering the wounds and
musing infection.
The operation is not one to be performed
indiscriminately. It is painful to the cat
which without claws is then rendered
defenseless against attack from other cats
and•dogs while being unble to climb properly
to avoid danger. In most instances proper
training--initiated early on--may render such
an operation unnecessary.
All the same, there may be good reason
why some people should have their cat's
Jaws removed. The financial outlay incurred
in havinOo re-upholster furniture ising r.
Furthermore, since the cat is a pet it s..ouldi
be expected to adapt to your lifestyle rather
than vice versa. If a cat is to live indoors.
permanently it might be healthier, both
physically 'and emotionally, to have it
deelawed, The declawed cat will no longer
be punished for having damaged. the
furniture and instead, will be given the
affection necessary for a healthy psycho-
logical life.
In the majority of instances the cat should
be allowed . to keep his claws. However, it
maybe an especially useful procedure for the
confined house cat that cannot be trained,
Fortunately most cats are capable of being
trained to use a'scratching post in place of
furniture, A scratching post is simply an
inexpensive, sturdy, vertical pole covered
with a strong fabric and possibly lined with
catnip. This post should be located near.the
sleeping area, since cats tend to scratch just
after waking up. Cats should be started early
on the use of scratch posts and punished
consistently when they claw the furniture. It
should be remembered that scratching is a
normal' and healthy behaviourial require-
ment designed to sharpen the claws.
Patience and perseverance on the.part of the
owner will ensure that most cats can be
trained to scratch in a discriminatory -
manner,. For this reason the question of cat
surgery should be considered a last resort
for the problem cat and ought to be
exercised only after all other alternatives
have been explored.
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Orussels. and clinic
(Continued from Page 9
drawers. if you do it
right, the only thing you
might miss is the camera
itself.
The pictures will be the
cornerstone of your insur-
ance inventory. On the
backs you should note
each individual item, -- in-
cluding serial numbers,
when you acquired it,
recent appraisal values;
etc.
When you have arrived
at an approximate value of
your possessions, check
your homeowner's policy
carefully to determine if
you have sufficient cover-
age.
Keep your photo inven-
tory in a safety deposit
box or some other safe
place away from the house.
It has little value if .it is
General financial advice
by members of The
Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Ontario.
burned up in the same fire
that destroyed your
belongings.
And send a list of your
possessions, showing their
value, to your insurance
company, giving details of
your coverage and policy
number. they have any
questions, they will ask
them now instead of after
you make an insurance
claim when questions
may be more difficult to
answer.
Some experts say your
valuable items should be
appraised every year.
Popular collectibles like
stamps and coins have
.caalogue values and if you
can document that an item
or collection has a value
that related . in a direct way
to the catalogue value one
year, the relationship can
be 'assumed to exist in
subseauent years.'
(Continued from. Page 1
from the townships.
CQUtleil made a motion to.
draft a letter to the medical-
dental centre board
explaining Brussels council's
position regarding the
transfer of ownership of the
centre to the village. Council
then drafted the letter which.
stated that Brussels would
require that the ownership of
the building rest with the
corporation of the village of
Brussels and that the village
of Brussels would require
three trustees on the board,
one of them being the
chairman of the board, and
that each of the townships
would have one trustee. The
letter suggested three year
terms.
In other business, tenders
on the extension of Thomas
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Mrs. Erma (Woods) Davis
and Beulah- Woods; and
four grandchildren.
She was predeceased by
brothers Emerson and
Gereald and sisters Ethel
Woods and Lula McGregor.
The body rested at the
R.S. Box Funeral Home,
Seaforth, where service'
was held Tuesday at 2 p.m.
with- Rev. Donald Snell
The Green Carpet's
Out for You
in Classified
Street were awarded to Jim
Adams of R. R. #2,'Bluevale
at a bid of $1,7214.95, Other
tenders came from Lloyd
Jacklin of M olesworth at
$1,850 and Bauer Construc-
tion of brussels at $2,029.
Barricades.
Council also discussed
putting up barricades on the
road by the swimming pool
because of problems, with
children with mini-bikes but
they decided the area around
the pool should be more
strictly supervised instead,
They discussed updating fire
agreement with people who
live outside of the Brussels
area but call the Brussels fire
department if needed.
Council again discussed
the purchasing of a tractor
for the village. Although
councillors George Jutzi and
officiating. Interment was
in Clinton Cemetery.
Flower bearers were Fay
and Karen Montgomery,
Renee and Shelly Heiser,
and Wayne_ Ireland.
Pallbearers were Carman
Ireland, Russell Snider,
Ken McCosh, El'gin Snider,
Russell Cook and Gordon
Heiser.
Tom Pletch suggested that
tenders be called on the
tractor, Councillor Malcolm
Jacobs said that it should be
purchased from McGavin's
because, 'Ile man has
backed the community with a
tractor and everything else
and I don't feel it's fair to go
elsewhere for it."
Reeve Krauter suggested
that, he and Councillor Jacobs
would both go and have a
look at the tractor at
McGavin's. Councillor
Jacobs also said he would'
like to get more street lights
and a motion was made to
purchase,10 more.
Council issued building
permits to Ross Somers for a
covered patio - $700, Jack
Stewart for renovating his
store $3,000, ,Carman
N4achan for a tool shed - $900
l Brad Magee - a storage
shed - $500,
They also discussed land
severances for, Jim
Armstrong to sever land on
Walnut Street in Grey
Township and the Royal
Canadian Legion and
decided they would have to
get more information on the
Armstrong severance and
stipulate something about
the useof his own road. They
approved the Legion's
severing the house, from the
Legion property.
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