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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.
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“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
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in those who are sensitive. Allergic
reactions are often caused by tiny
flakes of skin shed by dogs and cats.
This skin, called dander, can cause
hives or asthma in humans. 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
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Give thought to arthritis
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list probably has arthritis. The
fact is arthritis touches one in
three families, directly or indi- .
rectly. The Arthritis Foundation
suggests that you give special
thought to your gift selections for
Easy-to-wear jewelry.
Everyone likes jewelry, but clos-
ing and opening some clasps can
be quite difficult for someone
with arthritis. Look for items
such as magnetic earrings or
necklaces and bracelets without
9) Electric toothbrush. It is
easier to manipulate than @
manual toothbrush, and does a
more thorough job of cleaning
the teeth.
For more information about
persons with arthritis. clasps. arthritis or its treatment, contact
Many items are available to 8) MitteNs. They are easier to the Eastern Pennsylvania Chap-
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able for people with arthritis.
Most are simple and inexpensive.
By carefully selecting gifts, you
will be letting your loved ones
know that you care and under-
stand.
The Arthritis Foundation offers
these gift ideas for someone with
arthritis:
1) Lazy susan. Available with
one shelf or with two shelves,
this kitchen organizer can elimi
nate painful reaching. It effi-
ciently stores kitchen items in
cabinets or on tabletops and
makes them easily accessible.
2) Soap on a rope. This makes
soap easier to manage in the
bath or shower.
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