P484 Teletext 484 Jun24 22:03:14 —————————————————————————————————— ANIMALS GO ALTERNATIVE Ever heard of alternative medicine for your pet Under UK law, only vets can treat animals and the field of alternative medicine is becoming increasingly popular among vets around the country. There's even an association of British homeopathic vets. About 150 vets are interested in homeopathy and 70 regularly practise acupuncture. cont... ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— Visit an English vineyard 672 SEND YOUR ANIMAL STORIES TO TANIA Men and women Meats Angling On-lineP484 Teletext 484 Jun24 22:12:40 ————————————————————————— ——— ANIMALS GO ALTERNATIVE cont. Vet John Nicol treats horses with acupuncture and has identified the points himself by studying ancient Chinjsj acupuncturists' maps. Chris Day runs a busy small animal homeopathic practice and has szccessfully treated dogs that have lost all their hair. His techniques have restored many a pet's silky locks. cont... ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— Going abroad? Tourist rates 547 WISE WORDS FROM ONES SO YOUNG p442 Men and women Meats Angling On-lineP484 Teletext 484 Jun24 22:17:31 ———————————————————————————— FLEA PROBLEM Summer means fleas, especially after a run of milder winters and a rise in summer temperatures have combined to create excellent breeding conditions. Calls to pest control officers are soaring as fleas take over households across Britain. They only feed on humans if really hungry. But judging by the huge number around, you can bj sure to get a few bites before summer is through. cont... ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Flashback to the Christie hanging 671 WHAT'S TURNER UP TO NOW? p496 Men and women Meats Angling On-lineP484 Teletext 484 Jun24 22:07:17 ———————————————————————————— FLEA PROBLEM - cont If a pet has fleas, what should you do? A new drug, program, given to cats and dogs in tablet form once a month to make fleas infertile, is useful. Also: Keep carpets and soft furnishings regularly vacuumed. Use an anti-flea spray. If confused call your vet for advice. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— Brent Spar: science behind politics 462 BUILDERS FEELING THE PINCH p544 Men and women Meats Angling On-lineP484 Teletext 484 Jun24 22:18:44 ———————————————————————————— FLEA PROBLEM - cont There'll be a conference in Bath next month to tackle the growing problem of fleas in Britain. Dermatology experts from across the country will discuss the issues and hopefully offer us some good advice and novel solutions. In the meantime, if you do get bitten, try not to scratch - it only makes it worse! ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— How best to unlock cash in property 543 WHAT'S IN YOUR LOVE STARS p488 Men and women Meats Angling On-lineP484 Teletext 484 Jun24 22:17:33 ————————————————————— WASHING THE DOG Dear Tania How often should I wash my dog? Sally, Barnsley Tania replies It depends on how smelly it is, but not more than once a month. Use a milder pet shampoo which contains fewer chemicals than ones for humans. Start at the back and end up at the head. Use a WARM hair dryer in cold weather and brush regularly. ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— It's Your Life! index is on 480 MAKE USE OF AN OMBUDSMAN p542 Men and women Meats Angling On-line