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economist suntribune living saturday feb 19 2000 markham stouffville york central hold blood clinics from page 8 central hospital in richmond hill the theory is that by offering blood donor clinics in hospitals people will make the connection between need and deciding to give a lack of donations seems to be a problem rooted in the national psyche canadians donate less blood per capita than other developed nations only 3 per cent of canadians between the ages of 17 and 61 donate blood compared to over 5 per cent of the populations of australia england and sweden per capita blood donations in the united states also surpass canada at 36 per cent until it affects you personally youre not as motivated to give bird said j research done by the canadian blood services reveals that canadians have many misconceptions about the process ofgiving blood only 50 per cent of the population believe donating blood is completely safe and while it takes just 15 minutes to donate a little more than a cup of blood bird wishes more people would consid er taking the time to give but she says enough hasnt been done to make the process easier people have complained that the whole process can take up to two hours by the time they wait in line at a clinic and complete the questionnaire which has been a deterrent bird said the cbs has a strict criteria list of just who can donate but many canadians can provided they are in good health and between the ages of 17 and 61 up to 71 for people who donated within the two past years anyone interested in donating blood can contact their local canadian blood services centre call the tollfree line at l orvisitthe cbs web site at wwwbloodservicesca looking for a snoring solution a gitle niidge a swift kick move to the couch move out the silencer s y stem ask us about with the halstrom hi n g e call dr fred weizenberg dds 905 4725522 clearing the air on doggy and kitty breath country estate kennels new facility boarding for your dbg cat indoor outdoor 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of mostly bacteria that forms contin ually on teeth while this forma tion is a natural process once bac terial plaque moves under the gums it can destroy tissue bad breath is just one byproduct of this tissue destruction as u pets saliva reacts with plaque tartar forms causing inflamed gums and a condition called gingivitis left untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontal disease or a breakdown of tissues that surround and support the teeth cats or dogs with periodontal disease can have sore bleeding receding or eroded gums as well as loose and infected teeth but even worse the bacteria from these infections can enter the bloodstream and move throughout their bodies producing infection in the kidneys liver and heart preventive care key to a healthy mouth according to steve holmslrorn dvm diplavdc president of the american veterinary dental soci ety avds without proper dental care 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by the age of three in fact oral disease is todays num berone health problem diagnosed in dogs and cats the avds urges responsible pet- owners to watch for signs of peri dental disease in pets and to con sult their veterinarian at the first sign of a problem these signs include bad breath bleeding gums broken or infected teeth and plaque or tartar accumulation even bolter however is to pre vent plaque and tartar formation in the first place just as in human dental programs the place to start is with a dental examina tion and if needed a dental clean ing by a veterinarian veterinarians also recommend regular alhome cure specially designed brushes and toothpastes human brands cause canine or feline stomach upset are available through veterinary clinics and pet stores the third step is to see your vet erinarian at least once a year for a comprehensive wellness examina tion that includes n dental checkup this is also the best source for advice on beginning a pets athome dental hygiene program the results of dental care are more than worthwhile by reduc ing the risk of periodontal disease pets live longer and by clearing the air on doggy and kitty breath theyre even more of a joy to have around for more information on your pets health visit wwwpetnetcom unionville village festival annual general meeting of the unionville village festival corporation tuesday march 7 2000 730 pm at the old unionville library main street unionville all those interested in attending are cordially invited john cabrelli chairman physiotherapy rehab inc o motor vehicle accident o sports injuries o tendinitis o carpal tunnel wrist o foot problems o postcast fractures o osteoarthritis o jaw pain tm j o mechanical headaches o fibromyalgia j neurologic movement disorders i if it happens i put that i smile back en jyeor ace jwccarthefp extended hours monfri 830 730 pm sat 830 1200 noon oh nzf meadowbrook medical centre hwy 7 just wesl of kennedy rd 4581 hwy 7 east suite 103b markham tel 905 9439271 unionville theatre company 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