30, 1995 ~ North Shore News

COMMUNITY EVENTS
CALENDAR
Compiled by Ann Haniiton

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MONDAY-SATURDAY

Centrally located at

Howe Sound Pet

imbvertising (S008 115,

MONDAY, MAY 1

Alanon Family Groups imeet carly
offering supporter. cantidential ses

stuns tor families and trends of ice

holics Inter OSS. 17 1

Free income tas preparation service is
available to low-income earners. info:

NLS. Community Services, 985-7138,

Bell Ringers session, Learn how to play

FOR ADOPTION
PLEASE CALL
@

NS Anima! Advocates

(Formerly NS Humane Volunteers)

926-2180

Joy Purser
987-2785 22

&

North Van SPCA
988-7484

Pets Limited
@e 988-7461

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987-9015

West Yan SPCA ®

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* Cool, clean drinking water

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Basic birding sessions, Into: Sever
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TUESDAY, MAY 2

North Shore Keep Well tree drop-in
progam. Message. telianou, nulee
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aan hands-on program, $O:300 ats
Lions Manor, 4290) Naughton Ave.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

North Shore Keep Well free drop-in
programa, Silver Harbour Centre. 14-4.
Ind St NV. Exercise. 930 a. watk-
ing chu ica; hands-on programa,

4 years, spayed female
W.V. SPCA

Shepherd X - small ,
7 mths, spayed, shots, tattooed *
N.S. ANIMAL ADVOCATES
(formerly N.S. Humane Society)

4

FEEDING PUPPIES AND
STRANDED SEALS

by Dr. Jeff Grognet and Dr. Louise Janes

Q: What should | feed my pup? How
much? How often?

Dr. Janes: Dry food is recommended for
all breeds, but especiaily large breeds.
Some smaller breeds may require
canned foods in order to ensure they
take in sufficient calories. Premium
brands are recommended for ail pets.
Though more costly, the benefits out-
weigh the added expense.

Pups less than 8 weeks old should be
fed 4 times a day. Over 2 months, they
can be fad 3 times per day. This is con-
tinued untit 5 to 6 months of age, after
which time, twice daily feeding is suffi-
cient, As dags become adults, feed them
either once or twice ‘daily. While some
dogs only want to eat once a day, others
prefer to eat more often. If your dog will
eat two times a day, continue feeding
twice daily. Do not leave food down all
the time at any age.

To establish what quantity of food to
feed your pup, put down a bowl of food
and fet your pup eat. Alter 10 minutes,
when your pup has stopped eating, take
the bow! up. Measure the amount of food
offered and the amount remaining. After
a while it will be easy to establish the
amount your pup will consume. Monitor

your pup’s stool. If itis a little toose (soft),
you are feeding too much. 1! it is exces-
sively dry, you aren't feeding enough. A
firm moist stool indicates you are feed-
ing the right amount.

Q: What do! do if| see a stranded seal
pup on the beach? .

Or. Grognet: A few years ago, two seal

pups found on the beach and one found &

trying to cross the freeway near Mud
Bay were brought into the hospital.

hours. The mother may just be off feed-
ing. If the mother does not return, then
call the aquarium or your local velerinar-
ian.

The most important care of the new-
born seal is temperature regulation.
They must be kept cool by immersing
them in cold water until aquarium staff
arrive.

The rehabilitation program. at the
Vancouver Aquarium releases seals
back into the wild. The pup found by Mud
Bay was dubbed “Freeway” and he was
only recently released.

Send your questions to Dr. Janes & Dr.
Grognet care of this newspaper.

FOo30 cei. Flot aie availible at neon,
Pharmacist om attendee. tito: O80.

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Matinee movie The River Wild will be
shown at Silver harbour Centre, 144 EL
22nd St NVoat 130 pion. Infor 980-
are!

Men's Club. Meets weekly. Guest
speakers. Larch available, New speak-
ers needed for future meetings. 10:30
wadtss00 0 pan North Share

ehbourhood House, 225 East 2nd St.

See mare page 44

12 years, grey, spayed female
JOY PURSER

eauty ;
Lab X, Black, spayed female, 2 yrs
W.V S.P.C.A. :

Springer spaniel
1 year, spayed, brown & cream
DORIS ORR

Collie X, 2 years, golden tan, spayed
needs & gives unconditional love
N.S ANIMAL ADVOCATES
{formerly N.S. Humane Society)