Vets clash over good Samaritan ethics in pet care
A reader from Rochester criticizes a woman who paid another’s vet bill while helping a dog with porcupine quills. Veterinarians respond about costs, emergency care, and the realities of practice. Letters from readers across the country discuss compassion, finances, and ethics in veterinary medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Rochester
Jeffrey R. Wieser
DVM
Brookfield
Dr. Wieser
Mesquite
Texas
Humane Societies
SPCA
Milford
N.J
Harold M.S. Smith
Portland
Ore
Hopewell Junction
N.Y
Mesa
Aziz
Permanent ink removal and kitchen hints from readers
Dear Heloise confirms permanent markers stain fabrics and offers no reliable removal. experts suggest covering the mark with a decal or applique. A second tip from Nora Qudus shares a method using rubbing alcohol to help remove chili juices from hands after cooking.
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Heloise
Jean Fine
Baltimore
Nora Qudus
San Antonio
Dr Donohue on focal dystonia writer's cramp options
The doctor notes focal dystonia affects about 200000 Americans with involuntary muscle contractions that pull the hand into painful positions. He says botulinum toxin helps many but not all, suggests gentle stretching when not in spasm, warns against forcing the hand, and mentions medications like baclofen Artane Madopar and Sinemet while directing readers to the Dys tonia Medical Research Foundation for updates.
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer aacross pace
Crossword puzzle clues from a vintage Eugene Sheffer aacross entry. Includes Across and Down hints with multiple wordplay items and named clues such as Green Mansion girl and actor Meyers, plus references to historical crossword conventions and puzzle numbering.
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Dispatch
Meyers
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Charlotte
N.C
Chicago
Covington
Rusty Maher
Dr. Maher
Paul Donohue
DR. Donohue
Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
Eugene Sheffer
Lincoln
Hardy
Cronies
Prune
Remnant
Glowing
Adriatic Feeder
Zilch
Xachimilco
Beelzebub's Forte
Orient
King Features
Nyc
Eeeee
Fehl
Rel
Mari Qgt
Garfield
Tim Vanes
Beetle Bailey
Beetle
ORG
Sweethenr
Dilbert
Dogbert
Mea
Lacy
Wls
SAMON
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