Summer pet care tips from Dr. Kuhfus
Telegraph staff writer Lori Fagan reports advice from Dr. Bill Kuhfus of Dixon Veterinary Hospital on keeping dogs and other pets safe in hot weather. Provide shade and fresh water, never leave animals in cars, watch for heat stroke and parasites, consider heartworm and Lyme disease prevention, and remember clipping does not cool dogs.
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Drought Persists as Temperatures Rise and Rain Holds Off
The region expects mid 80s with little rain through Monday as a cool front may bring spotty showers. 30 day outlook calls for above normal heat and below normal rainfall. Soil moisture remains variable with surface dried and deeper soil still drier than ideal, threatening potential yield losses during the tussling stage if rain remains absent.
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Franzen Bros Circus to visit Amboy and Polo next week
Franzen Bros Circus brings eight lions and tigers, three elephants, 20 horses, jugglers and aerial acts to Amboy High School grounds on Monday and Millard Death Park in Polo on Tuesday with shows at 5:30 and 8 pm. Adult tickets 5 in advance, 6 at door. seniors and children 3 in advance, 4 at door. The Amboy Recreation Center and Polo Chamber of Commerce sponsor the events.
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Pooch Drawn to Comical Scene During Family Walk
Rachel Marco, age 2, and her mother Barb strolled near Brooks Place and Fellows Street when the family dog diverted attention to an amusing sight, creating a light moment during the afternoon outing.
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