iTS THAT time zgain to put away some high profile members of the community at the nsdian Cancer Society Jail-and-Baill fundraiser. Karen Archer and Bill Sorenson were part of the - gang that was incarcerated for a good cause in 1990. Prominent local residents to be jailed DON’T 8E alarmed if you see a “prominent North Shore communi- ’ ‘ty member being hauied away during the first week of October. On Oct. 6, 7, and 8, the Cana- -, dian Cancer Society is holding its annual Jail and Bail fundraiser i . downtown Vancouver. . JUST.. WHEN you thought you had consunied all there is to know about . nutrition. in. the ’90s, it’s time to start thinking about Fido’s nutritional needs. . New research on pet nutrition is ‘+ showing that good eating habits are just as important for dogs and cats as they are for humans, and what’s healthy for humans may not necessarily be what’s healthy for Fluffy. . .‘*Many people ask me_if they .. Should feed table scraps to their pets,’’ says Dr. Bob Sanderson, a veterinarian with the Waltham -. Centre for Pet Nutrition. ‘‘It’s a _ practice 1 don’t recommend. Pets have their own nutritional re- quirements and pet foods are specially developed to deliver all the nutrients your pet requires.” Like humans, dietary needs for .animals can vary with age, activi- “ ty,° environment and health. In addition, pregnancy and nursing change nutritional requirements. To be complete, a diet must pro- vide a wide range of nutrients in- cluding proteins, fats, vitamins, . minerals and carbohydrates. To be balanced, these nutrients must be in the proper proportions. While there are many types of dog and cat foods, selecting the one right for your pet doesn’t need to be a difficult choice. Pet owners should become more aware of what is in the products they are selecting by looking at the labels and checking the ingre- dients. Atiimal nutrition is not a new field, although more emphasis is being placed on it today. In 1965, the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition opened in Leicestershire, In conjunction with the Van- couver event, the Cancer Society’s North Shore unit will be arresting community members io be jailed at the Vancouver venue. Money raised bailing out the Nerth Shore captives wil! go di- rectly to the North Shore unit to be used for cancer research and England. Today, nutrition, employs more than 1,000 people in research programs around the world and has made Significant contributions to the pool of knowledge on pet nutri- tion. “Nutrients are the keys to growth, repair and reproduction,’”’ says Sanderson, consultant to the makers of some pet-food brands. “Protein builds tissues, and along with carbohydrates and fats provides energy in the diet. Fats also contribute to healthy skin and lustrous coats and they make the food taste better. Vitamins play an important role in many biolog- ical functions and minerals keep bones and teeth healthy, in addi- tion to performing other roles.’’ Water is also an important nutrient and vital for the function of all living cells. It also plays a key role in regulating body temperature. “People should always have plenty of fresh water on hand for their cats and dogs,’” adds Sand- erson. When selecting cat food, remember that cats are carnivores. Meat is a special treat for cats, and their bodies are adapted to efficiently use the nutrients found in meat. Their protein requirement is higher than most other mam- mals and they are unable to adapt DEB McWADE D.S.L# Professional In-home Dog Training Behavioural Counselling 291-9223 686-4272 ASA SECOND LANGUAGE services for cancer patients. There will be 10 ‘‘arrests’’ on Oct. 6 and 10 the following day in North and West Vancouver. The 20 well-known community leaders will be transported by limousine to the downtown Van- couver ‘‘jail.”’ utritional needs are unique Waltham, a world authority on pet care and to a low protein intake. They also need taurine, an essential nutrient for cats, and should eat foods with a high moisture level to help minimize the risks of Feline Urological Syndrome — a disease that can be very dangerous to cats. Like cats, dogs also have a car- nivorous heritage, which means that meat should be included in their diet. Fat levels in their food are also important, but too much dietary energy can contribute to rapid growth in puppies or obesity in adults. For a happy and healthy pet, owners should consult a veterinarian on a regular basis and make sure that their pets get regu- lar exercise in addition to a well- balanced diet. 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