You and Your Pet By Raymond A Minor, D.V.M. Manager of Veterinary Servicea Norden Laboratories Looking for "something different” in a pet? Some people think wild or exotic pets are more in teresting and easier to care for. The convenience of only having to feed a lizard or snake once a week and getting a conversation piece in the bargain is alluring-at least until the owner discovers that the "food" is live worms or mice. WEX Multipurpose Wetting Agent use with -Herbicides (Aatrex, Lasso, Paraquat) Because of its penetrating qualities and fme spray WEX increases the efficiency of many agricultural chemicals CONKLIN PRODUCTS Distributed by Herbert L. Hess 665 4351 We help fight inflation by manufacturing our own paint. Over V* million gallons of our products sold in Lancaster and surrounding counties. ATTENTION - Before You Buy ... Contact Your Paint Manufacturer & Spray Painter „ BARN SPRAY PAINTING JOHN F. TOUT Tear Mfg. of Weatherout Products §timate QUARRYVILLE, PA. 717-786-2061 LOOSEN I IP your timing... When you use AAtrex 5 " SOW herbi cide you’re free to work your weed killer into your total corn 1 program to suit yourself. 1 It’s your choice—apply it ... \ before planting, " during planting,, or after planting. AAtrex is not only the most effec tive weed killer in corn, it’s also the one that allows you the most ’ 1 freedom in timing the application. 1 " —' -Call us today for all the details of applying AAtrex. SMOKETOWN, PA. Phone Lane. 397-3539 Buying a healthy pet is a lot harder when you pur chase an animal you know nothing about. If you do decide to get an unusual pet, let your veterinarian advise you first and then examine it before you bring it home. Exotic pets get sick too. Even box turtles brought home from a vacation trip can get fungus infections or fatal vitamin deficiencies. Remember that your wild pet deserves the same consideration that your cat or dog would get. Each deserves the proper housing, food and medicine. In deciding where to keep your pet, remember that animals and birds tropical areas require more warmth tham most cats or dogs. Their living quarters should MEMO HAY, STRAW and EAR CORN SALE EVERY MONDAY AT 11A.M. New Holland Sales Stables, Inc. Phone 717-354-4341 Lloyd H. Kreider, Auct. 'SS" 1 ISS and dog diseases, and must be immunized against both feline and canine distemper. Try to find someone who has kept your type of pet before, so that you can learn something about its disposition. If you want a very affectionate pet, beware of ocelots and other small Jungle cats. They are very independent. Also make sure that your new pet can fit into your normal household routine. Some animals are active only at night, and prove to be a big disap pointment to owners who see only a sleeping ball of fur during the day. If you travel frequently, check before buying to see that someone in your vicinity will volun teer to care for your pet while you are away. Some wild animals are being domesticated with considerable success. Gerbils (small mouse-like rodents) are rapidly gaining acceptance in the U.S. So are , ... chameleons, which require Keeping a wild pet healthy jjttie upkeep except water is not an easy job. Monkeys, an( j periodic snacks of small for inste -o, are extremely hugs, susceptible to tuberculosis; Many people make the even zoos have problems mistake 0 f thinking that wild keeping them well. And an imals will make suitable there are few sprays or-. p e ts simply because they vaccines that are marketed hve m the outdoors near the for use on wild animals, home. Unfortunately, Some species, such as animals like racoons and racoons, otters and skunks cottontail rabbits often are are susceptible to both cat never completely Automobile Service Tips be draft-proof, as well as escapeproof. Considerable danrfage has been done by by “escaped” monkeys and large parrots. Their curiosity can lead to torn curtains, turned on faucets and assorted other horrors. Besides preventing property damage, a secure cage also protects your pet and your children from each other. Make sure that you know what your new pet will need to eat-before you buy it. Although reptiles do not eat often, many times their food must be live, or they will refuse it and starve. Have your veterinarian suggest a proper diet for your pet. Wild animals need vitamin supplements to replace items not available to them in captivity. Lancaster Farming. Saturday. May 11,1974 domesticated. They may run away at the first op portunity. The demand (or. wild animals as pets is, of course, causing problems. For every 10 animals captured by dealers, only one or two survive long enough to be sold. And the growing in terest in exotic animals is encouraging a black market in endangered species. Before you buy, make sure MT. ZION AUCTION Located 30 miles North of Williamsport, 6 miles South of Canton, Pa. just off Rt. 14 at Roarinf Branch. SATURDAY, MAY 18,1974 FURNITURE, ANTIQUES, APPLIANCES, TOOLS AND COLLECTABLES Oak Desk, Bookcase, Secretary Combination; set of chairs, bedroom suites, Dressers, tables, Washstand, library tables, beds, slant roll top desk, odd chairs, rockers, buffet, desk chairs, desk, cane seated chairs, extension tables. Walnut Furniture - Drum type dining table, set of 6 cane bottom chairs, victrola, Empire couch. Convt. top buggy, sausage stuffer, wall telephones, com dryer, Tiffany type lamp, mantel clock, oil paintings, milk cans, cigar boxes, wooden barrels, apple butter stirrers, grain cradle, old books, license plates, butter chum, carnival glass, set of china dishes, sewing machine, picture frames, canning jars, crocks, wooden wheelbarrow, copper kettle, dough mixer, trunks with old clothing, TV, floor and table lamps, electric irons, Philco Chest type freezer, Simplex electric ironer, Norge automatic washer and dryer, coal and wood stoves, gas range, 1956 Ford pickup truck and many other useful and interesting items. Something for almost any collector or dealer. This is for the benefit of the Mt. Zion Organization. Make a point to attend this sale. Terms - Cash or good check. Jake, Mike and April Spencer, Auctioneers Phone 717-364-5431 PUBLIC SALE FARM MACHINERY, TRACTOR, TRUCKS, HAY, STRAW, GRAIN, 4 ACRES OF BARLEY WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 15 6:00 P.M. Off Route 100 at Ludwigs Corner, 1V? miles East on Route 401 to St. Matthews Road, 1 mile to sale 4 ! /z miles West of Kimberton on St. Matthews Road West Vincent Twp. Chester Co Pa. Watch for sale signs on Route 100 at Ludwigs Corner to sale. 300 International tractor fully equipped 2 pt. fast hitch, wide front; McD 2 row com planter; McD 7’ mower; McD side delivery rake; McD 2 row cultivator; McD 16” 2 B plow; McD 14” 2 B plow; preceding items are all 2 pt. fast hitch; McD 13 hoe disc grain drill very good; McD manure spreader; N H fertilizer spreader like new; lime spreader; com bination LINCOLN WELDER & GENERATOR 5 K V, 200 Amp, 110 & 220 volt, Wisconsin engine, mounted on trailer; burning outfit; tanks; gauges; & hoses; 2 section harrow; spike harrow; disc harrow; walking plow; potatoe plow; 2 hole com sheller; Bolen mustang rototiller; land roller; land marker; rubber tire wagon; 2 wheel trailer 8’ bed; cement mixer; 20’ bale elevator w-motor; 4” planer; Vz&V* ton chain hoists; 35 milk cans, some 20 qts.; McD 4 can milk cooler; shovels; forks; brooms; single & double trees; har ness; wheel barrows; grass seeder; old grind stone; old grain cradle; bag wagons; iron hog trough; 2 bath tubs; and many other miscellaneous items not listed. 8 ton mixed hay; 2 ton oats straw; 2 ton baled corn fodder; 75 bu. oats; 3Vfe ton ear corn. 1964 GMC Vz ton FLEETSIDE; 1959 CHEV. Vz ton STEP-SIDE; Custom made pine hutch; 2 ch.ldren’s lawn chairs. TERMS: CASH ESTATE OF JESSE M. SAMPSON BY ORDER OF EDNA R. CAMPBELL, AD MINSTRIX Also at the same time and place selling items for Mr. EDWIN W. CAMPBELL WILLIAM MARCH. JR., AUCTIONEER ELVERSON, PA. 286-5744 that your local zoning regulations do not forbid the type of pet you want. Many districts prohibit con finement of wild animals, especially game animals, in households. (Dr. Minor regrets that be is unable to personally an swer letters from pet owners. He suggests that readers consult their own veterinarians when their pets have problems.) at 10:00 A.M. Lunch Available 35
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