The Huron Expositor, 1978-07-20, Page 7Pet peeves
Mites a mange
by Dr. Brian Huhn •
Mites are a very common cause of various
skin conditions seen in pets. There 'are more
than 5Q _species of mites that have been
reported to live on or in domesticated animals
of North America. Mites are related *to
spider-like animals (including ticks) and
depending on the species, their diet includes
lymph-fluid, livingdr dead skin cells or
fyathers. Mange is the,term widely used when
talking about skin conditions caused in
animals by mites and in this column I would
like to discuss some of the more common mite
Problems seen in pets by the owner, and the
yeterinarian.
Sarcoptic mange is one of the most common
manges in dogs and cats. The mites burrow
under the skin causing intense itching. The
mites tend to accumulate around the margins
of the ears, .on the elbows, and other
sparsely-haired areas,
They cause thickening and crusting of the
skin and because of the intense itching, the
animal can develop a secondary bacterial-
, infection due to self-inflicted damage.
Advanced cases in cats give an old-age
appearance due to wrinkling of the skin on the
face.
People can also develop a temporary itchy
rash caused by these mites from handling
infected pets. The rash usually develops in
areas where restrictive clothing is worn (eg.
elastic bands in underclothing).
'Common Problem
Far mites area 'very common problem in
dogs. cats and rabbits. They cause an intense
itching--allergic reaction. Inside the ears there
is a build-up of a dark, waxy substance, crusts
may form and the animal usually shakes its
head and paws at the ears. This can be easily
treated in the early stages so owners should
make a point of regularly examining their pet's
ears.
'Demodectic or red mange is a serious
condition in dogs most often seen in
short-haired breeds usually between three
and nine months of age.
The mite causing this condition lives and
feeds in hair follicles but does not produce any
irritation (therefore no scratching). Often the
first thing noticed is a loss of hair around the
eyes. This progresses to loss of hair on the
head and extending down the forelegs.
In severe cages there may be extensive hair
loss all over the body and the dog may
develop serious secondary bacterial
infection. Since the mites live deep in the hair
follicles, the condition is often very difficult to"
treat and adequate treatment may cover
several month's duration.
This conditionp does not seem to be
contagious and recent research seems to
indicate that puppies. coming -down v with
demodectic mange /may not, have . ,their own
. protective system working efficiently.
Leg Mites
Scaly-leg mites are aptly named. They
cause a condition in birds (including budgies
• and canaries) resulting in thickening, and
scaling of the legs. The mites burrow under
the scales of the legs and toes causing dense
_crusts to form. If left untreated, your budgie
may develop such thickened legs that they will
look as though they belong to a chicken.
D'epluming
Depluming mites are also named for the
condition they cause.. Because of the irritation
caused by these mites (usually in the skin at
the base of the feathers around the head and
neck) birds will pick or scratch out the affected
feathers. Another mite affecting the feathers
of-birds -is-the-Northern feather-mite. -
Easily Treated
'Since most mangeconditions can be easily
and effectively treated-in the early stages
(excluding demodectic mange) before
secondary bacterial infections occur, pet
owners are urged to consult their veterinarian
if they notice any itching or hair •loss. Early
diagnosis by a veterinarian 'Can minimie the
discomfort caused by; mite infestations in -Your
pet.'
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HR, HURON EXPOSITOR JULY 0 1978
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fprtii people
Meet in Turkey
Bishop writes Faqier Laragh
Barry. They travelled 2600 miles
by '5ar. They called to visit their
aunt, M. Turnbull this week.
We often hear people say "it's a
small world": Recently, I was told
of an incident which really proves
this statement. Mrs. Mae Wafter-
worth told me recently that when
in Turkey; a more or less
unfandliar country to us, her
brother Rev, Ernie Clarke, saw a
young person whom he decided
was a Canadian so he spoke to
him and asked, him where, he
came front. He answered from
Ontario". Where in Ontario?
Ernie insisted Oh! from a small
place near London. What is the
name of the place? Oh. Seaforth!
That caused further questioning
of the young fellow. It turned out
to be Dennis Campbell son of Mr.
and Mrs. Wm.,Campbell, James
St., the same street as Ernie lived
on some years ago. *Again "It's a
small world". This reminded me
of an incident a short time ago
when I was sitting in a car in front
of Roth's store when Verna
Campbell. Dennis' mother came
Mr4. Nicholson is honOured
A very enjoyable, surprise
birthday party was held at the
home of Allen and Helen Nichol-
son for their mother, Mrs. Art
Nicholson ob----SinYday, Itine
Her family all attended including
grandchildren and great grand-
children also her husband Art •
Nicholson from the Manor.
Guests were , present from
Breslau, Preston, Goderich and
London.
During the afternoon games
were enjoyed by the children
ditscted. :by _Louise _and -.Lynn
Nicholson. A smorgasbord supper
was enjoyed on the lawn at which
time the birthday cake and ice
cream were served and the great
grandchildren dressed in party
hats carrying battens all sang
Happy Birthday.
An address was read by Beryl.
Nicholson and the guest of honour
was the recipient of'many gifts.
SUSAN MAR-SHAW-
- LLEWELLYN
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Marshall. Cavendish Crescent,
'Bramalea, Ontario, graduated
from the University of Waterloo
May 26 with a Bachelor degree in
Honours . Science. Susan is a.
'graduate of Bramalea Secondary
School and is currently employed
with the Ministry of the Environ-
ment.
IV,fISS MAXINE WATTS
daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Max
Watts, Brussels, graduated from
Conestoga College of Applied
Arts and Technology in
Therapeutic Recreation presently
employed at Tawingo Outdoor
Recreation Centre, Huntsville.
Maxine' will attend Waterloo
University in the fall pursuing a
carder u cat io n
Area students were successful
in the recent Right to Life Poster
Art Contest judging for which
took place on .Thursday. in
Stratford. Judges 'were: Mrs,
Patty Kennedy, 74 Patricia Rd..
Mrs. Rose Marcy, 117 Redford
Crescent and Mr. Bruce Clark. art
teacher at Stratford Cent ral
Secondary School. The theme of
the contest was "Respect for
Life", and the winners were:
Ages 7-9 yrs: 1st, Maureen Price.
101 Easson St., Stratford. 2nd,
Peter Murphy,. 174 Norman St..
Stratford, 3rd, Debbie. DeJoug. _
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a
person ehosen-forl this respon-
sibility I am grateful for the
confidence which the Holy Father
has placed in nie but deeply
aware, as well, of my unworth-
'iness and of my need' for yOur
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R.2 Monkton.
Ages 10-1.1 yrs: 1st, Linda Van
Dyk, R.R.4 Seaforth, 2nd Pamela
Van • Moersel. St. Patrick's
School, Kinkora, 3rd, MaNetta
Olt 178 Woods St., Stratford.
Ages 14.18 yrs: 1st prize went
to Monique Ort. 178 Woods St.,
Stratford, There were no 2nd or
3rd prizes given.
"Honourable Mentions" in the.
contest were Denise and Susan
Lassaline, R.R.2 Campbellville:
Carolyn and Colleen Regier.
R.R.3 Zurich: David Kelly, R.R.5
Seaforth._. .
loyal 'and prayerful support."
Bishop Sherlock went onto say:
"As Auxiliary Bishop for the past
foui• years. I have experienced
your love and loyalty and, for my
part, have tried to express my
love for you by serving you in
Christ's name. This will remain
my programme and,“ry prayer::
"That Christ may live in' your
hearts: through faith,, and then
planted in love and ;built on love,
you will, with all the saints, have
strength to grasp. the breadth and _
length, the height and the depth,
until, knowing the love of Christ,
which is beyond all, knowledge,
you arc filled with the utter
fullness of God."
The solemn installation of
Bishop Sherlock will take place'at
St. Peter's Cathedral on August'
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CYNTHIA JEAN McNAUGHTON
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl
McNauBhton of ' Seaforth
graduated June 30 from the
Nursing Assistant Program at
Fanshawe College • School of
Nursing St. Thomas. She
attended Huion Centennial
School and Seaforth District High
School. She , has accepted a
position in Tavistock.
STEPHEN LLEWELLYN,
son of -Mr. -and Mrs. George
Llewellyn of Edgebrook Crescent,
Bramalea, Ontario, graduated
May 26 with honours from the
University of Waterloo with a
Bachelor of Environmental.
Studies Degree (Urban and
Regional Planning). Stephen is a
graduate of Bramalea Secondary
School and is employed as a
planner with the city of
Mississauga.
•
Most Rev. J. M. Sherlock,
D.D., Bishop elect of London in a
letter this week to Father H. J.
Laragh of St. .lames Church
Seaforth commented on the
appointment and said: "as the
BY Mabel Turnbull
Bethel Bible Church came for
service on the first Wednesday
The service opened with Rev,
Yielding in charge and included
hymns: "Jesus keep me near the
Cross" and "I' need Thee every
hour"; duet by Mr. and Mrs.
Mervyn Lobb with Mrs. Lobb at
the piano;, readipg, "Quiet
Places", Mrs. Siembn; reading,
Mrs. McGonigle "Have Thine
Ovv9, Way Love"; reading, Mrs.
Elliott "Tell Him so"; hymn,
"Tell Me the Old Old Story". The
text was from St. John's gospel.
Rev. Yielding said one of the most
beautiful words of the Bible was,
"Whosoever" for example Christ
said "Whosoever believeth in me
shall have everlasting life,
"Whosoever" includes all who
believe. The service closed with
prayer followed by a light lunch
and a social time.
Mrs. Norris,a former member
of the staff here, usually comes
with the group.
Next month they will come the
second Wednesday of the money
instead of 'the first. Our most
recent resident is Davey'
MacLean, Tuckersmith.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Muir have
returned from an enjoyable tourof
the British Isles. They -visited
England, Ireland and Scotland,
but as they were on a conducted
tour, there w,as no time to call on
Winds. On most conducted tours,
they are on a tight schedule.
Mrs. E. G. Clegg and family
David,Kini , and Susan of La
Habra California, have arrived at
"Schadeview" where they will
spend the summer with Harold
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along and spoke "to me. In the
course of the conversation I asked
her about Dennis and she replied.
"he's travelling in Europe right
now."
In 1938 when I was in 'England,
I had a similar experience. Thus I
was ,sitting in Canada House.
London, reading the. Globe and
Mail when I noticed two young
teenagers come in..,They lOokecrat
me and whispered to each Other
then came over to me and said
"Aren't -you Miss Turnbull?"
They were two lads' I had taught
in H,untsville' some years before.
Of course I recognized them after
they told me who they were. This
of course is more liable to happen
at Canada House in London,
England as most Canadians make
use of Canada House when there.
There is a, real reunion of
Canadians there on. July 1
'Canada Day' when for lunch they
serve strawberries in every way
possible. ,I would advise anyone
from Canada to call on that
special day. A Mountie will meet
you at the door.
KRUSE SEYMOUR
Cheryl Seymour, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Don Seymour;
R.R.4. Seaforth and Paul Kruse, son of Mr. and Mrs. George
Kruse of Seaforth were married in Egmondvillc United Church
on July 15 at 7 p.m. Rev. Roberts officiated at the cerepiony. The
bride was giVen in mairiage by her father. the Maid of honor
was Barb Tilley of Harpurhey and the bridesmaids were Marg
Sills 'of Seaforth, Judy So* of Forest and Tracy Baker of
Harpurhey. The groomsman was Perry Broome of Egmondvillc
and the ushers were Laurie Kruse of Egmondville, Stephen
Seymour of R.R.4, Seaforth and Pat Devereaux of Seaforth. The
organist was Mrs. Arnold Scott and soloist was Susan McAllister
of Egmoridville. Following the wedding, a reception was held at
the Seaforth Legion. The couple will reside in London, Ontario.
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