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LET'S HIT THE ROAD, MOM - She might not have known what
all of the hoopla was about, but three -month-old Carmen Mendez
- the urofficial winner of the Youngest Participant award - was
happily snuggled up to mom Nancy and ready to roll during
Sunday's Terry Fox Run in Seaforth.
THEY'RE AT THE POST...and they're off! The population of
Seaforth Public School tore up the turt on Friday afternoon for
their own Terry Fox Run. In Seaforth 570 participants - including
Terry Fox Run
in Seaforth
brings in $2,500
for Cancer research
"A WATER STOP AT THE 20 KM MARK..." - It wasn't quite that strenuous, but a good number of
runners, walkers and bikers made it out to the Terry Fox Run on Sunday moming to do their part for
Cancer research. Here, Recreation Director Marty Bedard goes over the 10k course at the Van Egmond
House starting point.
Pestered pets?
One flea could mean 1000 at large
We may seem to be having a
banner year for fleas, but a Seaforth
veterinarian reports that the problem
is actually no worse than it has
been any other year.
"If you have a major flea
problem, environmental treatment is
the most important thing," says Ray
Reynen, D.V.M. at the Seaforth
Veterinary Clinic. He adds that
there have been a good number of
flea cases coming into the Clinic
this year, and that much of the
animals' discomfort can stem from
a simple allergy to the flea -bites.
Although most pet owners will try
to treat their animals at home with
shampoos and flea powders, Dr.
Reynen says that killing the fleas
on the pet is only touching the tip
of the iceberg.
"Everybody tries treating the
animal," he says. "But for every
one on the animal, there arc 100 to
1000 fleas in the environment."
There are a lot of 'home remedies'
floating around out there, he adds,
including putting garlic on the
animal's feet and sprinkling
brewer's yeast on the beast, but
"none of these have any scientific
iasis". The old standby, flea col-
lars. are also only a stop -gap
measure when it comes to control-
ling the wily flea.
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"It's just a local effect," Dr.
Reynen explains. "All it really docs
is chase the fleas from the head
down to the tail."
If you notice your pet scratching,
look for fleas. If you find them,
don't panic. Fleas are not an in-
dicator of an unkempt animal, but
they are an indicator of a larger flea
presence in the environment_ Steps
to eliminating the pest include:
FOR YOUR PET
1. Bathe your pet with a flea
shampoo. Towel dry the coat, and
then treat with a residual insec-
ticide. For best results, apply the
insecticide to the entire body,
making sure that it is massaged
down to the skin level. Re -treat as
required from time to time.
FOR YOUR HOME
1. Vacuum the home thoroughly,
paying special attention to a) the
pet's resting arca, h) underneath
furniture, c) perimeter of the
rooms and haselioards, d) all car
peted areas and e) closets and stair-
ways. Mop all hard surface
flooring.
b2.SSeal and dispose of the vacuum
3. 7boroughly wash or destroy your
pet's bedding.
4. Treat your home with residual
insecticide.
Dr. Reynen says that aerosol 'flea
bombs' are one of the most effec-
tive home treatment methods
around. If your pet is an indoor -
outdoor animal, the pet's area in the
yard or porch can also be sprayed
to destroy flea infestations.
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He does add, however. that not all
flea control products are created
equal. Some are designed to destroy
Jolt fleas, while others work on
fleas in the larva or egg Oar -
While a feeding adult flea needs a
host to survive, they can live off of
a host for up to six or eight weeks.
An immature flea in the egg or
larva stage that has not yet fed from
a blood source, says Dr. Reynen,
can live for up to two years. So just
picking fleas off of your pet,
thinking that you've got the
problem under control, is a joke.
"They also say that for every one
flea on the dog, there can be 5000
in the immature stages in the en-
vironment," he warns.
So is there an end in sight? The
veterinarian says that fleas generally
need high temperatures and
humidity to survive. If your pct has
been treated with a flea repellent,
chances are ?nod that the adult
fleas will not live long past the next
month or two. If there is a serious
problem, and your pet is scratching
to the point of being raw, consult
your vet as soon as possible to get
the pest situation under control. If
your cat or dog is an active host,
the bugs will stick around for the
free ride as long as they possibly
can.
"To see fleas in the winter
doesn't surprise me "
the schools - raised close to $2,500 for Cancer research this
weekend.
HOOFING FOR HEALTH, Carly Price and Jill Camochan were
still in pretty good shape past the halfway mark of the Terry Fox
Run on Sunday. The 12 -year-olds, who raised $25 and $40
respectively, participated in the Seaforth run for their second year
to raise money for Cancer research.
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Wed. , Sept. 19
1:30-4:00 p.m. - Senior Shuffleboard
at the Arena
6:00-7:00 p.m. - Mites Hockey prac-
tice in Hensel)
7:00-8:00 p.m. - Atoms Hockey prac-
tice in Hensel'
8:00-9:00 p.m. - Bantams Hockey
practice In Henson
Thurs., Sept. 20
6:00 p.m. - Fall Fair at the Arens and
Ag. Grounds
8:00 p.m. - Centeneires training camp
In Henson
Fri., Sept. 21
All Day - Fall Fair at the Arena and Ag
Grounds
Sat., Sept. 22
9:00-10:00 a.m. - Pee Wee Hockey
practice In Hensall
10:00-11:00 a.m. - Mites Hockey prac-
tice In Mensal'
11:00-12:00 noon Atoms Hockey
practice in Hensen
12:00-1:00 p.m. - Novice Hockey
practice In Henson
6:00-7:00 p.m. - Bantam Hockey prac-
tice In Hensel'
7:00-8:00 p.m. - Midget Hockey prac
tice In Hensel'
Mon., Sept. 24
6:00-7:00 p.m. - Novice Hockey prac-
tice in Hensall
7:00-8:00 p.m. - Pee Wee Hockey
practice In Henson
8:00-9:00 p.m. - Midget Hockey prac-
tice in Hensel!
Tues., Sept. 25
9:00-10:00 a.m. Fitness is Fun at the
Arena
Wed., Sept. 26
1 30-4:00 p m - Senior Shuffleboard
at Arena
6:00-7:00 p.m - Mites Hockey prac-
tice In Hansell
7.00-8:00 p.m. - Atoms Hockey prac
tics In Henson
8 00-9:00 p.m. - /lanterns Hockey
practice in Harrell
8.00-9:00 p.m. - Fltneee is run lit
Arena