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Large beef or shank bones are excellent, however certain bones, such as chicken, lamb, pork and veal can be dangerous as they tend to splinter and can scratch or puncture the intestinal tract. Cooked beef or shank bones are less brittle and less likely to splinter, as cooking softens them. Is it harmful to feed a dog fatty meat? Dogs need a moderate amount of fat. If the diet is deficient in fat, the dog will be thin and have a scaly and itchy skin and a dry hair coat. All types of animal fat are beneficial to the dog if fed in moderate amounts; and fat should be increased a bit during the winter months. Is poor appetite always a sign of Illness? Not always. Many high-strung dogs are finicky about their food and a challenge to their masters in finding foods they relish. Anything that might emotionally disturb a dog, and especially jealousy, can upset the appetite. You may want to seek advice from your veterinarian after a pet has been indifferent to food or missed 2 or 3 meals entirely. Dear Annie: I am happily married to an amazing lady who has been my best friend since the day we met 25 years ago. Our kids are all away at college, and we love our empty nest. We keep physi- cally fit, are in great health, are financial- ly stable and have a satisfying social life. The only problem is in the bedroom. Menopause hit about five years ago, and it has devas- tated our intimacy. We both visit our doctors regularly and have been to a coun- selor twice. Our doctors say everything is normal, and the counselor tried to give us some helpful advice, which my wife followed. She does her best to ''be there'' for me physically, and I do everything I can to be a great husband for her. My question has to do with what the counselor told me. She said I need to accept the fact that at our age (48), and after 24 years of marriage, an exciting and fulfilling sex life was an unrealistic expectation. Annie, I am having a hard time accepting this. While we are still intimate, it's like making love to a mannequin. And after all these years of being faithful, it's getting harder and hard- er to brush off the continu- ous opportunities to stray. My wife and I have dis- cussed this in detail. She can't understand why I am not able to simply ''turn off'' my libido the way nature has turned off hers. Is the counselor right, or is there hope that our great marriage can become complete again? — Happy and Sad in Okla- homa Dear Okla- homa: The counselor is wrong. Your sex life might not be what it once was, but there is no reason it cannot be fulfilling and satisfying and still include passion. We understand that menopause has taken a toll on your wife's libido, but she needs to make the effort to work on intimacy because she loves you and values her marriage. Please see a dif- ferent counselor who will work with both of you to improve those things you can, instead of encouraging you to give up. Dear Annie: Yesterday, I celebrated a big birthday and received cards and well wishes from many friends. One in particular sent a nice card. However, I was a bit disappointed there wasn't more. Two years ago, when she celebrated the same big birthday, I wanted to make it special and sent a card with an enclosed gift certificate. I was surprised she didn't reciprocate. I would have been happy if she had just sent a note saying, ''I will take you out to lunch'' or something similar. It hurts that she made no gesture at all. I considered us very close. Am I being foolish to feel this way? — Janet in Reno, Nev. Dear Janet: Not foolish, but perhaps overly opti- mistic. It was kind of you to send a birthday gift to your friend, but it was unsolicit- ed, and your thoughtfulness depreciates substantially when you think she ''owes'' you as a result. All she owes you is a thank-you note. She apparently isn't the type to exchange gifts. Now you know. Dear Annie: This is in response to ''Upset in Santa Cruz,'' whose stepdaughter- in-law accused her of abus- ing her son because there were bruises on him. Unexplained bruises can be the result of a rare, herita- ble connective tissue disor- der called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. One sign of EDS is tissue fragility, which results in unexplained bruis- es. Unfortunately, these bruises often create the impression that the child has been abused. Please inform your read- ers, especially teachers, par- ents and medical profes- sionals, that easily bruised skin can be a symptom of EDS. Additional informa- tion can be found at Ehlers- Danlos Syndrome Network C.A.R.E.S., Inc., (ehlers- danlosnetwork.org) P.O. Box 66, Muskego, WI 53150. — J.R. Should I give up on good sex? Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar FEATURES DEAR DR. GOTT: My son is 56 years old. Two years ago, he had a tooth pulled that resulted in a dry socket. After five weeks of pain, he went to a different dentist, who pulled more of his teeth. My son was told that this would stop the pain. When it didn't, he was given pain medication. After nearly two years, he was advised to go to a neurologist because the pain was affecting his entire face and jaw and occasionally his ears. The neurologist told him that he should go see some professor at the University of Pennsylvania. This person has now been treating my son for three months. His med- ication has been increased to the maximum dose, but he is still in pain, and he now has a diagnosis of odontalgia. You have helped so many other people that I hope you can help my son, too. DEAR READER: Dry socket is a tem- porary condition caused by the disruption of the blood clot covering the bone and nerves after the removal of a permanent adult tooth. The blood clot acts as a bandage, protecting the wound while it heals. If the clot is dis- lodged, the area becomes exposed, increas- ing sensitivity and pain levels. Symptoms may last only a few days and include bad breath or a foul odor, an unpleasant taste, visible bone in the socket, pain that may extend from the socket to the ear or eye, severe pain and more. Risk factors include smoking or chew- ing tobacco, tooth or gum infection, the use of oral contraceptives, personal history of previous dry socket and the failure to follow post-extraction guidelines. Treatment options include pain medica- tion, flushing out the socket to remove any debris that may be causing increased pain and applying medicated dressings to the area. Atypical odontalgia is pain in seemingly normal teeth and is diagnosed only after invasive treatments, such as further tooth extraction, have failed to alleviate pain. The condition is most commonly seen in women in their mid- to late-40s. The primary symptom is pain that may be restricted to a small area in the mouth, but pain can expand to the face and jaw. Pain may last for several months or even years, be consistent, or come in cycles of varying pain levels. Sleep is not disturbed, but upon waking, pain starts again. Temper- ature, loud noises and touch may increase the sensation in some suf- ferers. Headache is an uncommon symp- tom. Narcotic pain medication is not typical- ly prescribed because, at best, it only mod- erately reduces pain. Avoiding further den- tal procedures is important because they may aggravate symptoms. There is no one effective treatment option for atypical odontalgia sufferers, but studies have shown that neuropathic pain medications appear to be effective for most patients. These can include tricyclic antidepressants and phenothiazines. Other possible options for those who cannot tolerate the neuro- pathic drugs include gabapentin, alpha- and beta-blockers, aspirin and local anesthetic or corticosteroid injections. Some people may experience relief using topical applica- tions of a 5 percent EMLA (lidocaine and prilocaine) cream or a 0.025 percent cap- saicin cream, which may have to be applied along with an anesthetic if pain develops from use of the capsaicin. Currently, recommendations for treat- ment begin with 20 to 25 milligrams of one of the tricyclic antidepressants. The dosage is then increased slowly until pain is relieved and followed by a slow decrease and eventual cessation of the medication. Should pain return, treatment with the low- est tolerable dosage of the antidepressant is advised. Tell your son there is hope. He may wish to bring a copy of this column to his physi- cian's attention regarding further treatment options. When a toothache isn't a toothache Dr. Peter Gott at 649 Main Street Downtown Red Bluff Planning aWedding? Come to Gayle's Tuxedo Rentals Best Selection Best Service Best Prices