PAGE 18, WEDNESDAY, AUGÚ$†4,1982, WHItÉV ÈkW131iPeS Vet has advise for pets withheat stroke A parked car can turn into a pet killer on a 1800 DUNDAS ST. E. WHITBY FOUR PLEX - Mtge. of $64,500 at 10% un- til 1984 all units 2 bed- rooms. Fully rented. Income $11,000.00. Treed Lot 150 x 139. Asking $79,900. Call Jim. COUNTRY LIVING - Brick bungalow, fin- ished rec. room. Lot 75 x 300. Large gar- den area with green house. Asking $53,900. CalilJim. WHITBY - HANDY- MAN'S SPECIAL - 3 bedroom ranch bungalow on large lot 75 x 200. Cal Ossie Martin 723-5040. HORSE FARMS - Two to choose from, both featuring house, barn and 12 acres. Close to Oshawa. GOHEEN REALTY LTD. RLT. 576-8281 sunny spring or hot summer day. So when the temperature climbs, be sure to keep your pet from getting beat by the heat. Every spring and summer, many pets left in locked cars' suffer from heat stroké simply because their owners were careless or thoughtless, according to authorities of the Help available Most of us go about sponsored by Me our daily lives con- Health/Durham tending with ordinary vides thesocial and stress such as work- creational needs of s related stress, financial persons. The ] stress, and child-,Evening Program r rearing stress. twice a week enab Many former mental persons the opportu patients suffer from a to make friends anc more crippling emo- enjoy a night out. tional stress such as Recovery is star dealing with the by encouraging the r "stigma" attached to dent to get back into being a former psychia- community - by get tric patient. involved. Slowly There is also the diffi- self-esteem and resj cùlty in explaining thé are gained back. time gaps on resumes By providing when seeking employ- community supp ment, lack of funds or a Mental Health/Durh low income from dis- hopes to*prev ability pensions or hospitalization or government subsidies hospitalization in r (which are often in sons suffering.fr trust), make it difficult emotional or mer for the former patient to handicaps. get back "on his feet." For further inforr It is very easy for people tion on the servi who are stable in the provided by Mer community to say "the Health/Durham lazy bum should. get back towork." OneEf the Programs O ui tdo ntal pro- re- uch [ope -uns ling nity id to rted esi- the ting his pect in- ort, ham vent re- per- rom rntal ma- ices rntal call American Animal Hospital Association. "Many pet owners fail to realize that the temp- erature inside their autos can easily climb, to .120 degrees (F)," said Dr. Clayton Mackay of Whitby, an Area Director for the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). "On a day when it's 70 to .75 degrees outside, the temperature inside a parked car can reach more than 100 degrees. When the heat is com- bined with high - humidity and poor ven- tilation, the results can spell disaster for pets," said the AAHA spokes- man. Car temperatures are affected not only by the sun, but by heat from the pavement and streets, by catalytic converters and other parts of the exhaust system that cause heat. Newer cars can mean everi more problems for the pets inside. Man- ually operated floor vents, which permit out- side air to enter, are usually eliminated in factory air conditioned vehicles and many win- dows are "fixed" and can't be rolled down. Dogs and cats don't perspire like people. When they become hot they salivate and pant to get rid of excess heat. This can lead to hyper- ventilation and dehy- dration of any dog or cat. Excessive heat also produces stress and muscle contractions which build up body temperatures. Pets with heart condi- tions ar more suscep- tible to the heat and so are pets that are very young, obese, or sick. Short-snouted dogs, such as Boston Terriers, Pekingese, and Bull- dogs are more likely to get heat stroke because they have a harder time breathing and, there- fore, cooling off. What are the signs of heat stroke? Restless pacing, trembling and twitch- ing. Panting, an increased pulse rate, and an an- xious or staring ex- pression. Frantic pawing or scratching at windows or doors if confined in a vehicle. Frothing at the mouth is not uncommon. Gums may be pale or bluish. There may also be vomiting. Convulsions, stupor or coma may follow. Unless there is prom- pt action the animal may collapse and die. What should you do if your pet gets heat stroke? Mackay offered' this advice: -,' First, try to lower its body temperature as fast as possible by im- mersing the animal in a tub of cold water, a swimming pool, lake or stream, or-spraying it with a garden hose. Put the animal in the shade, preferably where there is a breeze. Once the cooling off process begins, mas- sage the skin and flex the animal's legs to in- crease circulation, thereby dissipating the heat. Always have a heat stroke pet checked by a veterinarian, even if it appears to have recov- ered, because additional treatment may be required. To prevent heat stroke never leave a dog or cat in a closed car for any length of time on warm or clear sunny days. But if you simply must leave a pet in a parked car: Be sure to open any vehicle air vents, even economy air condition- ing or ventilation set- tings are helpful in bringing outside air into the confined area. Open all windows as wide as possible without the added danger of allowing the pet to es- -cape. Cats, .of course, should be in well-venti- lated cages. Check the car fre- quently ... hopefully at 15 minute intervals shade disappears faster than most people realize. Provide water. Heat stroke can occur almost any time of the year when heat gra- dually builds up during the day and even when the sky is cloudy. Clear, bright sunny winter days can also produce surprisingly high inside car temperatuers even if there is snow on the ground. or Cooking Made Easy 7À w W1 REAL ESTATE LIMAITE O REAL TOR 901 SIMCOE ST. N. OSHAWA 571-3111 KINMOUNT CRES. BACKSPLIT - $54,900 - Imma- culate and tastefully decorated twin home, 3 bed- rooms, walk-in closet in master, extra bedroom and rec. rm., completely finished in basement, partially finished kitchen. Fenced yard. Many more extras. Call 571-3111 for more detalis. 4 BEDROOM SIDESPLIT - With walk-out from dining rm., to deck and private yard. 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Call Kay Rogers et 868-6171 for appoIntmient. .IUDY RAYMOND LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH THE WORKERS ON THE "ACE TEAM" IN FRANK COUNTRY Cooking and eating out-of- doors is definitely in season. Historically, the name "barbecue" either comes from the Spanish word "barbacoa", a wooden grid on which meat is roasted or the French "barbe a queue" meaning a way of cooking meat in ancient times. The term "barbecue" needs further clarification as it means something quite different to people in various parts of the country and from various cultures. Some barbecues refer to a whole calf or pig being spit roasted over a slow wood fire. The type of wood, the cooking time and the sauce are the key ingredients. To most of the rest of us, barbecuing means lighting the charcoal fire and cooking meats, poultry, fish and possibly vegetables and fruit on à grill over coals or the increasingly popular gas barbecues. While "barbecue" often means the use of sauces, not all foods are coated or basted with a barbecue sauce. However, the majority of recipes for meat, poultry and fish involve some type of marinade or sauce for added flavour. Most barbecue recipes may also be prepared in the oven or broiler as well as on the grill. While the flavour will be excellent either way, food cooked on a barbecue grill does have that extra special appeal. Barbecue cooking is fun and frequently becomes a social occasion. And though times have changed and the kitchen is no longer a woman's domain, bar- becuing traditionally has been a man's job. No matter who does it, barbecuing foods is a relaxed and social way to cook for family and friends. The kabobs pictured are two appetizingly easy recipes when a little meat goes a long way with the addition of vegetables on the skeWers. Lenon Lamb Shish Kabobs Lamb is traditional for Shish Kabobs, though beef or chicken may be used in this recipe. 2 pounds lanb, cut in 1-1/2 inch cubes Lemon Marinade for lamb I box cherry tomatoes . 1/2 poundfresh mushrooms 2 green peppers, cut in 2 inch squares 3 onions, cut in six wedges If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water 2 hours. Place meat in Lemon Marinade for lamb (recipe follows) for at least 6 hours or overnight in refrigerator. Turn occasionally. Skewer lamb, alternately with a tomato, mushroom, green pepper and onion. Grill about 10-20 minutes, turning frequently. Makes 10-12 servings. Hint - vegetables cook faster than meat. If you cook meat to the rare stage, the vegetables will not overcook. If you want well done meat, place vegetables on separate skewers and cook less time. Makes 6 servings. Lemon Marinade for Lamb 1 onion, thinlysliced 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 2 tablespoons vinegar Juice of 1 lemon, about 1/4cup 1/2 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Sait 1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Pepper 1-1/2 teaspoons Lawry's "Pinch of Herbs" In a large bowl combine ail ingredients. Marinate lamb at least 6 hours or overnight in refrigerator. Turn oc- casionally. Halibut Kabobs Fish absorbs a marinade flavour quickly so the marinading time is short. 1/4 cup salad oil 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cupfresh lemon juice I teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Sait 1/4 teaspoon Lawry's Garlic Sait with Parsley 1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed 1 poundfresh orfrozen and thawed halibut steaks, cut in J inch cubes 6 mushroom caps 1 green pepper, cut in 1 inch squares 12 cherry tomatoes 4 skewers Combine first six ingre- dients in a shallow pyrex dish. Marinate halibut cubes for 1 hour at room tem- perature. Drain and reserve marinade. On skewers, alternate fish, green pepper, tomato and end with mushrooms. Grill the kabobs over medium coals -for 8-10 minutes, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade. Makes 4 servings. Hint - use any firm-fleshed thick whitefish. Generously brush the grid of the grill with vegetable oil to prevent sticking. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water 2 hours.