44 - Wednesday. September 5, 1990 - North Shore News North Shore students graduate from BCIT SEVEN NORTH Vancouver resi: Heating. Refrigeration and Air- dents received awards at the recent Conditioning Pngineers. B.C. A BCIY graduating awards ceremo- Chapter Award. . nies, Fraser Aflen reevived the Ca- “ Ron Wilson, a graduate from nadian Enstitute of Surveying tnd Mechanical Systems. School of Mapping Membership Award Engineering Technology, received from associate dean Ed Hull. two awards: the Mechanical Con- Dasid Culling graduated trom Se fies Me 5 . 1414 Lonsdale Ave., —— "ASK THE | Dr. Brad Gilbert D.V.M. Question: My indoor cat keeps eating my plants. She seems to eat only those ones which resemble grass. (Dragon Tree, etc.) She aiways vomits after eating and | have noticed animals do this out- side as well. Why do they do this? Does my cat need grass to be healthy? Answer: A common question. Repeated frequent vomiting after ingestion of plant material is not norma! though. Your cat may be telling you it has a stomach problem that needs al- tention. It seems some animals will eat grass and like plant materials as if the plants were ‘Enos’. An alternative to your house plant may be the ‘grass’ grown in little pots specifically for cats. To keep the cats out of your other plants consider ruil- ed up bails of foil placed at tha base of the plant. | do belize safe retardant sprays, to be ap- plied to the plant, are © available eee tractors Association of B.C. AIC Advanced Manufacturing, Award in Mechanical Systems was) Schoo) ot Engineering Pechno- presented by the association rep: fogy, and was presented with the resentative, Mr. AL Bartlett: and 9 Ageanced Ciraduating Mianufae- the associate dean of Mechanical turing Graduating Award by Design, Trevor Williams, pres- associate dean Trevor Williams, ented the Americun Society of Steve J. Fenwick received his EVE at your favorite pet store. Again the fact that repeated vomiting occurs indicate a physical ex- amination by your veterinarian is needed. When taking a puppy on a boat for the first time, is there anything you can give to him te prevent seasickness, such as Gravol that humans take? Answer: There is medication available from your veterinarian to help prevent seasickness should it be a_ problem. However, it should only be used in a young pup if absolutely necessary. A better idea than using drugs at the outset would be to gradually get your pup us- ed to the marine environment and the boat, making it a fun, pleasant, but not overly exciting experience. Start with short boat tides and work up, preferably on calmer waters in the beginning. These are the same principles used tc get a young dog used to the car. The odd dog will not diploma in Mechanical, School ot Enyineering Technology. John Chapman, tram Kilborn Engineer- ing, presented Fenwick with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Western Canada Branch, Commander S.Ml. “Perrys Memorial Award. Robert James graduated from Computer Systems - Information Systems, School of Engineering Technelogs. Ele received the Hongkong Bank of Canada Award from the bank vice presi- dent, Y.B. Yeung, Qutgrow minor motion sickness and such an animal will never be comfortable or happy on the boat so why take him? (The medication will teanquilize him so he doesn't appreciate it anyway!) Question: Should a cat go for regular check-ups at a clinic? I have not taken my cat to a vet since she was spayed several years ago. She is an indoor pet and does not go outside except on the balcony. | would only think of taking her if she became iti. Answer: Any cat should definitely go for regular annual checkups and vaccines regardless of whether or not it is kept strictly indoors. Vaccina- tions are very important in preventing contagious feline diseases and several of these viruses are airborne meaning they readily float in through open windows from balcony to balcony. Your cat does nol have to have direct contact with other cats to be susceptible. The ap- pointment for immunization will =e a physical ¢ exam that will Heather Roberts, a graduate of Operations Management - Office Surscsimny and Sluppung Rebert Sctromh ot Business, Ditiensih Mit. 5 Douglas Avery. Sy Systems, School af Business. alts Admimiscatian Yeette Boros, received the International Trade Lot Health, Medival Taboratory . . ~ : he Brown, Schoal oot baeinecrmi. Graduating Award from associate cing and Mappine - Surves. Kelly dean Barney Morrow. Banc, Scheel of Health, Health) Record Mohammad Sabzevuri received Admin Shannon Bulmer, Schoot he Pulp and Paper Graduating Busitess, Mag. Mut Adsernsing a the Wip an aper Craduannyg Sales Ken Beres, School ot Eaguieering, Award from associate dean Ran ALG Spatial Inte Systems. Anna Ceraldi. Hyde Schook of Business, Broadcast — fournal- . so . . . . wo, Sharon Chan, Scnoot ob Business, The following is the entire dist stke Mis Advertning and Sales of SSorth Shore residents whe 9 Rechard Comer, School of Busines. Mike 4 , Typo: Sion = Protesconal Salex. Pardaa Cooper graduated from BCIT in June Schoob ot Busiiess, Hospraliiy Administra 1990. non Dave. ling, Schoel cd Engineering. braser Alian, Scheel oot bagineerine. AIG) Advanced Muanutacturme. Vasoun help identify any problems that may be developing before they become advanced and therefore more difficult (and pro- bably costly) to treat. Question: My grandfather who fives on a farm found an orphaned bobcat whose mother was killed. He took this animal in eight months ago and feeds, cares and treats it like a pet. It is very friendly and gets along great with his two dogs and me. About its wild instinct, is it dangerous to keep this animal? Answer: It is not only dangerous but illegal to keep a wild animal as a pet. Secause of instincts which are far more dominant in feral animals than domesticated ones, despite their being hand- raised, they are very unpredic- table in stressfui situations. You can imagine the extent of in- juries an adult bobcat could in- flict if it suddenly turned wild under stress. This animal should be released to a wildlife rehabilitation facility for the safe- ty of ail concemed and in the OPT A PET More Grads Page 45 wildcat’s best interest. Question: Is it dangerous to have a cat while you’re preg- nant. [ have heard that cats can pass on diseases which can harm an unborn child. Is this true, even for an indoor cat? How about dogs? Answer. No, it is not dangerous to have a cat while you are preg- nant as long as you avoid being bitten and practise good hygiene. The primary disease of concern here is toxoplasmosis, caused by a protozoan parasite which can affect most mammals but only completes its life cycle in the cat. In most hurnans it causes only flu-like symptoms of short duration. In immuno- suppressed people (e.g. those on some types of chemotherapy or with AIDS) it can result in severe neurologic disease. In pregnant women it is of special significance because it may be transmitted to the unborn baby if the mother has not previously developed immunity through ex- posure prior to pregnancy. In the fetus the toxoplasmosis organisins can cause disease of This space has been sponsored by the businesses below to assist the SPCA in finding homes for these animals available for adoption. Cleo 8 months old Good with children Has shots SEE SPE North Vancouver 984-4691 § DICKIRWIN2! 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