2 PPHIARAL RISE EIN PF PEF IAAI EERE PRR AE EEEY FERRE 16 Among the gifts found under the tree on Christmas morning, it’s a kittens. It’s estimated that over 60 million dogs and cats live in Ameri- can homes, according to Dr. Ernest Witte, director of the Division of Epidemiology in the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Open Daily 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Mon. Nite til 9 P.M. “Pets quickly become members of the family and can bring years of happiness to households, as long as they receive proper care. But there is the possibility of some health problems when bringing a pet into the family,” Witte says. ‘‘In addition to bites, allergic reactions and infections may appear Lr 0% *Past Kingston Shopping Center, Route 11 into Plymouth. Turn left at library, Hanover St. Cross bridge. 2nd building on left. 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When people complain of being allergic to pet hair, it’s really not the hair, but the dander that causes teary eyes and sneezing.” Witte says, fortunately serious injuries from dog or cat bites don’t occur often. “The major problem from a bite is infection, which can be eliminated or reduced quickly by washing the wound thoroughly with soap and water, applying an anti- septic and leaving it exposed to the air or covering with a light dress- ing.” Children may accidentally swal- low soil or material contaminated by dog or cat excrement, which can cause subsequent health problems. Young pets should be examined frequently for worms and treated, if necessary, to avoid the problem. The old story of keeping pregnant women and cats apart has its basis in fact. Cat feces often carry an organism that can cause blindness or retardation in the human fetus. For this reason, pregnant women should be cautious in handling cats and “should avoid handling. litter boxes altogether. : Probably the biggest health’ con- cern for cat ‘and ‘dog! owners is rabies. Owners who make sure their pets have current rabies shots, place a barrier between themselves and the fatal disease. Witte says pet immunizations are especially important if the animal is kept outside where it can come in con- tact with wild animals, the carriers in Pennsylvania’s current rabies epidemic. Among other health problems that can be contracted from pets are ringworm, bacterial infections, ticks at the SUAL bin’ MAN IT’S NOT TO EARLY TO BUY A BIKE FOR CHRISTMAS 3.5-10-15 Speed BMX, RACING, TOURING, CRUISING (0, CUSTOM BUILT BIKES TO YOUR SPECS If we don’t have the bicycle or parts you need. They probably aren't man- ufactured, OLD MILL PINE 320 EXETER AVE., \ W. 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