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Info: 980-7626.

The Compassionate Friends’ Support
Group. Support for people who have
lost a child of any age. 7:30 p.m, North
Lonsdale United Church, 3380
Lonsdile Ave., N.V. Info: 986-9954,

Chronic Immune Dysfunction
Support Group. Friends for Life
Society, 682-5992.

HIV/AIDS Support Group. Friends
for Life Society, 682-5992.

4th Tues. each month. B.C. Interstitial
Cystitis Association. support group
meeting. Info: Helen, 922-1407.

Support group for women.
Confidential. Info: Emily Murphy
. House, 987-1773.

Overeater's Anonymous. 12-step pro-
gram for individuals recovering from
eating disorders, 8-9:30 p.m. each Tues.

N.S, Alano Club, 176 E. 2nd St. N.Y.
Info: 681-3644, .

To June, Parenting Series: Informed
Families, A common-sense approach to
raising happy. healthy. drug-free chil-
dren, 7 p.m, W.Y. Memorial Library.
Info: 929.2076.

Women for Sobriety. 7 p.m. N.S.
Women's Centre, 3093 Lonsdale Ave.,
N.V, Info: 984-3213,

Lions Gate Hospital Asthma
Education Program. 6-7 p.m, All ages
welcome. Lions Gate Hospital, Pre-reg-
ister: 984-3722,

3rd Tues. each month. The Compas-
sionate Friends Support Group for
people who have lost a son/daughter of
any age through death. 7:30 p.m.
N.Lonsdale United Church. Info: 986-
9954.

Women’s Eating Disorders Support
Group. Centre for Human contact.
Info: 222-1693.

PET CLINIC by Dr. Jeff Grognet and

Dr. Louise Janes

Cockers with Bad Skin and Cross-Eyed Cats

Ist & 3cd Tues, each month N.S,

ard Tues. each month, N.S. Gifted
Children's Association meeting, 7:30
p.m. Highlands schuol, Info: 986-2590,

Capilano Chorus Barbershop
Singing. Everyone invited. S$ pom.
Joyeee Hat, 251 Lillooer Rd, N.V.
Info: 926- N75.

N.S. Golden Rods & Reels welcomes
new members. Info: 986-8768 ar 988-
1238,

N.S. CSA Investment Club Meeting.
New members welcome. Info: 926-
7280 or 988-1991,

M.E, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
special event info, 926-1842 or 681-
7304.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

Hobnobs, Wednesdays to June 1, New
socializing group for mental-health con-
sumers. 7 p.m. CMHA Community

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Classified's Community Notices, For
arts & entertainment listings, see the
Around Town column in Wednesday's
North Share Naw section.

Program Centre, LO7SA Marine Drive.
N,V. Info: 987-0939,

For more coming events, see

Q: Why are some Siamese cats cross-
eyed?
Dr. G: Siamese and also Himalayan cats
can be born with a condition called con-
vergence strabismus — both eyeballs turn
towards the nose. This is not an uncom-
mon problem - one study showed that
=| 30% of Siamese cats in Wester Canada
are cross-eyed, -
In Eastern Canada, the incidence is high-
er — 65% are affected, This difference in
prevalence tells us there are two distinct
“4 genetic groups of Siamese cats in
Canada. Though cross-eyed cats took
“1 funny, they have normal vision.
; 1-Q: My Cocker Spaniel has a dull, dry hair
+] coat and he smelis. What can | do?
Dr. J: Cocker Spaniels are prone to a

variety of skin problems that frequently :
involve the ears (an extension of the skin) ;

as well, Many of these conditions result in
21 skin and ear odour.

Because numerous skin diseases can

«1 cause Similar ‘skin changes, it is not

&| aivaye possible to make a diagnosis just -

ee by examining the skin. Tests may be

and infections are all common disorders.
Your dog may have one or any combina-
tion of these conditions.

There are obviously no blanket recom-
mendations for the treatment of skin con-
ditions ~ some dogs need antibiotics, ath-
ers may need anti-inflammatories
(steroids), some, thyroid hormone sup-
plements.

There are, however, a couple of things
you can do to promote good skin health.
First, get your dog on to good quality
food. It is impossible to assess food qual-
ity by listening to advertising or reading
labels. To choose the best diet for your
dog, get advice from your veterinarian.
Second, bathe your dog routinely.
Regular dog shampoos or flea shampoos
are not appropriate for dogs with skin dis-
ease, Let your veterinarian select the
medicated shampoo best suited to your

_pet’s condition.

By feeding your dog good food and
bathing him regularly with the correct
shampoo, you will improve the health of

_his skin. As well, other treatments for

specific conditions will probably be more

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