Dear Dr Gott on goat meds and Pap tests
Readers ask about allopurinol for goats and the risk of side effects. Gott notes rare adverse reactions, explains uric acid reduction, and stresses weighing risks with a doctor. The column also addresses gum irritation from chewy cookies, post hysterectomy Pap tests, and hip replacement for severe arthritis.
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Dear Abby Letters Highlight Odd Teeth and Pregnancy Jokes
Readers recount bizarre behavior about teeth during dates and a husband who boasted of pregnancy by saying the wife was bred and calving. The column notes such acts are not typical and offers no further guidance beyond addressing the odd conduct.
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Heifer
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Teens abroad card sparks travel savings plan
A teen asks about applying for an international student ID to cut costs on air travel tours and hostels, while another reader discusses teen pregnancy rates and parental discipline in a multi person exchange.
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Informate
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Arts Festival invites local poets for May readings
The Frederick Festival of the Arts invites poets to submit original works for a Literary Arts Committee showcase. Selected pieces will be read by authors at a May Poetry Reading Hour, featuring a well known metropolitan poet. Submissions go to Carol Freed, Board of Education, 115 E Church St, Frederick MD 21701. Deadline in May. for details call 694 1623. Also notes on Jack Daniel’s birthday in a dry county and a correction about a luncheon date.
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Should I Sell My House For Retirement Travel Plan
A reader asks if a paid-for home should be sold at retirement to fund travel and a modest lifestyle. The advisor recommends selling if retirement income is insufficient, noting $30,000 home equity could yield about $600 monthly at 4 percent. Suggestions include gradual travel funding, possible seasonal work, or remodeling the house to rent out to cover travel costs.
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