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Theholidayseasonis all about giving and, of course, our family and friends are probably not the only ones who will be get- ting a little something from Santa this season. Whatever is on your list to give, it is important to be sure that they are actually safe for your cats and dogs to en- joy. After all, a rapid trip to the veterinarian is defi- nitely not on any person's wish list. Most of us oper- ate under the assumption that if something is manu- factured for a pet, it must be safe. Unfortunately, like many things we consume or use, it is not always the case. Toys and regular play- time are part of providing your pet a healthy environ- ment. Play provides an out- let for energy, mental and physical stimulation, and an increased opportunity for everyone to bond. How- ever, a number of factors contribute to a toy being safe or hazardous. An ani- mal's size and activity level are some of the elements that contribute to whether or not a toy is appropriate for that pet. Purchasing toys for your pets is like buying toys for a very small child who puts everything in their mouth. A catnip-stuffed mouse is a common toy for cats, and we know dogs typically en- joy tearing apart a stuffed "squirrel" with a squeaky inside. Some dogs like to carry around, or cuddle with, soft toys, so pick one that is large enough to pre- vent accidental swallow- ing and sturdy enough to withstand any dog attacks. When examining stuffed toys, be sure that they do not contain any danger- ous fillings such as nut- shells or polystyrene beads, which can be choking haz- ards. Be aware, though, that even stuffing consid- ered safe is not truly digest- ible. Cotton, polyester, ka- pok, etc. can cause block- ages in your pet's digestive tract if swallowed. Fabric toys, of course, can still be used, but once the seams start to open, either remove all the filling or replace the toy. You may be surprised at how much an animal loves a favorite toy devoid of its stuffing. Another factor to con- sider is the environment. Many items that are usu- ally most attractive to our pets, especially this time of year with holiday decora- tions, are often the things that are the most danger- ous. Some examples would be string, ribbon, rub- ber bands, children's small plastic toys, and anything easily swallowed. Tin- sel, fake "icicles", and cel- lophane grass for baskets are also dangerous to your pets. You have probably heard about the numerous recalls of children's toys because of lead, cadmium, and mer- cury in the paints used to decorate them. While it is actually a larger prob- lem with children's toys, re- member that if there are painted designs on the dog's toy, that paint will come off. A wiser choice would be an unpainted chewy. A word of caution… if you are thinking about giv- ing your dog rawhide chew toys, be sure to check with your veterinarian about which ones are safe and appropriate for your dog. These toys can become choking hazards or cause blockages, so only give them when you can supervise your dog. A safer choice is either the Nylabone-type or Kong-type products, which are available in a variety of fun shapes and sizes. Ten- nis balls also make great dog toys but, again, keep a watchful eye out to be sure that they are not chewed through. Cats are actually quite easy to amuse. In fact, a crumpled ball of paper, an empty paper towel roll, a box, or an open paper shop- ping bag can enthrall your cat for quite some time. There is really no need to buy toys, but with so many cute ones available it is of- ten hard to resist getting a few. When evaluating toys for your cat, pay attention to small parts that can be chewed off and swallowed. The "fishing pole" type toys (a long rod with a string at- tached that has feathers or Mylar strips dangling at the end) are good for cats who only bat at them and are su- pervised while playing with them. However, if your cat is one who puts everything in his mouth, it could prove to be quite dangerous. Cats have tongues covered with rearward-facing barbs that make it hard for them to spit out items like string, ribbon, yarn, rubber bands, etc. So, if you are going to buy any cat toys, you might consider cat-proofing them, too. Some cats love chasing the little red light of a laser toy but, just be sure never to shine the light in your cat's eyes since it can injure them. By knowing your furry companion, you can choose toys that will be both men- tally and physical stimulat- ing, and that will give the both of you opportunity to have some safe fun to- gether this holiday season. RonnieCaseyisvice president of PETS — Providing Essentials for Tehama Shelter. She can be reached at rmcredbluff@ gmail.com. For more information about PETS, visit petstehama.org. PETS Becarefulduring the season of toys TheCorning4HClubre- cently received a donation from Lucero Olive Oil and members were treated with a tour of the mill and a tasting session. Pictured are Corning 4H members Makayla Lodin, Samantha Dunn, Peter Dunn, Quentin Azevedo, Mckynzie Huntley, Mat- thew Meents, Chandler Long and Josie Tinker. Pictured with the 4Her's is Liz Tagami from Lucero Olive Oil. —BYMCKYNZIEHUNTLEY CORNING 4-H Youthreceivedonationatoliveoilmill CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Come join good friends for lunch in the Garden- side Café, in the Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. A freshly prepared, nutri- tionally balanced meal is served Monday through Friday at noon. Lunch also is served at the Corn- ing Senior Center, 1014 4th Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Call 527- 2414 a day ahead to re- serve a space for lunch. A minimum suggested dona- tion of $3.50 for those 60 and older is requested, al- though a donation is not a requirement to receive a meal. There is a charge of $8 for guests younger than 60. Come enjoy lunch and various activities during the week, all are welcome. The menu for the coming week: Dec. 12-16 Monday Split Pea Soup, Apple- sauce, Berry Juice, Whole Wheat Bread, Tapioca Tuesday Beef Stew, Apricots, Ap- ple Juice, Biscuit Wednesday Macaroni & Cheese, Cal- ifornia Blend Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges Thursday Salisbury Steak, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Broccoli Grape Salad, Fruit Cock- tail, Whole Wheat Roll Friday SpaghettiwithMeatballs, Capri Vegetables, Mango Medley, Garlic Bread Senior nutrition A pulp and paper mill for Red Bluff is a proposition which suggested itself dur- ing the past few days, fol- lowing the announcement that the California Press Association, in session at San Francisco, would con- sider the establishment of a cooperative manufactur- ing plant in Northern Cal- ifornia to make print and wrapping paper in the lum- ber district. Coincident with the News' story Friday, Ralph Phelan of the United States Forestry Service, stationed at Madison, Wis., where the government operates an experimental pulp and paper mill, arrived here. Mr. Phelan is fully versed in the pulp industry, and while here on another mis- sion, he talked freely about the manufacture of print paper, and the vast acre- age of government forests of white and red fir timber available close to Red Bluff. — Dec. 10, 1916 100 YEARS AGO... Great forest of fir timber available near Red Bluff The following infor- mation is compiled from Red Bluff Police Depart- ment, Red Bluff Fire, Te- hama County Sheriff's Department, Corning Po- lice Department, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and Califor- nia Highway Patrol logs. Arrest GarrettCollinTravis: 36, of Shasta Lake City was arrested Thursday in the area of Adobe Road at the Interstate 5off-ramp. Someone reported about 3:30p.m. Thursday that he was driving in the area of Washington Street without a valid driver's license. He was booked into Tehama County Jail on the charges of carrying a loaded firearm in public and driving on a suspend- ed license. Assault Main Street, cross of Antelope: An assault was reported Wednesday evening. Burglary Hasvold Drive: A resi- dence in the 900block was burglarized sometime Wednesday evening. Collisions State Route 99E: Three collisions took place within two hours Thurs- day including one that resulted in minor injuries. The first was at 3:35p.m. Ernest Joseph Lindell, 66, of Corning was driving a red 1965Ford Mustang south on 99E a er turn- ing from South Avenue. As Lindell accelerated in the right lane he lost control of the vehicle and spun out, colliding with a 2011International semi tractor. Lindell received minor injuries. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI. A white minivan and a pickup collided about 5:30p.m. Thursday near Hogsback Road, but the minivan did not stop. A collision about 5:40 p.m. near Third Avenue involved a white Honda Accord and dark gray Kia Forte sedan. Disturbance Cone Avenue: A Los Molinos woman reported a disturbance near her residence about 9a.m. Thursday during which someone broke a window near her front door. Suspicious Luther Road: A woman asked police to check out a bag of white powder le on a clip on her front door. Riverview Drive: A Cottonwood resident re- ported a 20- to 30-year- old man with a beard Police logs The next Monday Morn- ing Meeting with Red Bluff City Councilman Clay Parker is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 12. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 555 Washing- ton St. All are welcome to dis- cuss news and issues fac- ing the city. 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