Veterinary Viewpoints on Birth Defects in Animals
A public service column explains congenital and hereditary defects in animals, including cleft palate and congenital heart disease. It notes that some defects are treatable with surgery if detected early, while others, like cleft palate, often have poor outcomes and may lead to euthanasia.
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Mendo Lake Veterinary Medical Association
Birth defects in animals and hereditary health risks
The article explains common congenital defects such as umbilical hernias and cryptorchidism in male dogs. It notes many defects are hereditary, advises against breeding affected animals, and mentions that the American Kennel Club disallows cryptorchid dogs in shows. It invites readers to send health questions to Veterinary Viewpoints in Ukiah, California.
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American Kennel Club
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Ukiah
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Stop signs to replace yields at Regina Heights intersections
County supervisors in Ukiah approved installing stop signs on Watson Road and Acorn Way at their junctions with Knob Hill Road and Vichy Hills Drive in Regina Heights east of the city. Public Works Director Budge Campbell was directed to implement the changes.
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Watson Road
Acorn Way
Knob Hill Road
Vichy Hills Drive
Regina Heights
Ukiah
Public Works
Budge Campbell
Weather Update Amid Thunderstorms Across Nation
Rain and fog along the northern and central Atlantic seaboard marked violent storms that swept through Wednesday night. Tulsa saw heavy rain with deaths and fires from lightning while Duluth reported 2.25 inches, flooding some basements. Tornado sightings occurred near Watertown South Dakota and Bartlett Nebraska with no damage reported.
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Atlantic Seaboard
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Garza County
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Arizona
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Mendocino County fair notes and coastal weather outlook
Premium books for the 1973 Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show are available to exhibitors with September 28 30 dates. Visitors include Tony and Steve Shargis and Georgiana Coleman with families. California weather summary predicts a Gulf of Alaska trough increasing marine layer and possible light showers near the Oregon border in coming days.
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Mendocino County Fair
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Boonville
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Loren Bloyd
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Eureka
Calif
Needles
California
Gulf of Alaska
Pacific Northwest Coast
Oregon
Blood bank mobile unit to visit Ukiah on Sept 16
Sonoma County Blood Bank director Mrs. Lea Sawyers warns of nationwide shortages due to rises in vascular and open heart surgeries. Ukiah residents are urged to donate when the mobile unit camps at the Ukiah Veterans Memorial Building, with donations also welcome at the Santa Rosa office. Hours are 9 to noon and 3 to 6 daily, except Wednesdays 12 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m.
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Lea Sawyers
Sonoma County
Ukiah
Ukiah Veterans Memorial Building
Santa Rosa
Montgomery Drive
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