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with John D Owens M.V.B. veterinary surgeon.Riverstown Business Park, Tramore Ph 051 393630Email: anipetsvetclinicatgmail.com

Caring for pets with arthritis

The term "arthritis" means inflammation of a joint, but it is commonly used in a broader sense to refer to degenerative disease of the joints that causes pain and reduces your pets mobility. The most common type of arthritis in dogs and cats is osteoarthritis, which is also known as Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), and is the result of excessive wear and tear on the joints. Separate studies have shown that approximately 1 in 5 dogs, and 1 in 2 cats, over the age of 10, are affected by this painful disease. Arthritis can also be seen in young animals, often in conjunction with growth abnormalities like hip or elbow

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Aries: March 21 - April 20

Try to communicate with important people face to face, or via the written word - making sure that you know those words have been received by the person to whom they were directed. Emails, and text messages are not so reliable and are often misunderstood. So, during this time where comprehension is a little fluid, you will need to take care that your information is getting through to those who need to be in the know.

Taurus: April 21 - May 21

One thing about this week that you will be delighted to know is; that the positives of it will vastly outweigh the negatives. You might not appreciate that whilst things are going a bit haywire at work, or when the kids stay out later than they had promised, but when all is gathered in, this

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Waterford news 1969

A "Skelp" off waterford bridge

Fifty seven years old John Creanen, master of the sailing vessel "Brookelands" stated by counsel to be practically the only one of its kind at present operating between this country and England, appeared at Waterford Court on Wednesday before Judge Sealy as plantiff in an action for £300 damages against Thomas P. Power, the Quay, Waterford.

How the action arose was detailed by his counsel, Mr. Esmonde, B.L. (messrs. Poyntz, Colfer & Sons, New Ross). He said that it arose for personal injuries sustained when his client was involved in an accident which occurred at the Quay, Waterford on the afternoon of the 31st October last. Plaintiff was the captain of the "Brooklands" which plies between Waterford and various small ports in England. It was practically the last vessel of its kind sailing today. On

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One in four food complaints in 2010 related to food premises

FSAI Advice Line Reports Over 7% Increase in Food Complaints in 2010

A total of 10,898 queries and complaints were handled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland's (FSAI) advice line in 2010. Announcing details of the information requests and complaints last year, the FSAI stated that one in four of all calls related to consumers reporting issues concerning food and food establishments. Representing an increase of over 7% on 2009, these 2,126 (1,981 in 2009) complaints ranged from reports of unfit food, low hygiene standards, inaccurate labelling information and suspected food poisoning.

The FSAI confirms that contamination with foreign objects was frequently reported by consumers. In 2010, these reports included food contaminated with live and dead insects; a tooth; a needle; safety pins; stones; and a cotton bud. Specific incidents cited

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Mouth-watering programme of events unveiled for Waterford Festival of Food, Dungarvan

A mouth-watering programme of events has been unveiled for this year's Waterford Festival of Food which promises to attract thousands of visitors to the south-east and to provide a major boost to the local economy. The 4th annual festival, which will be held in Dungarvan from April 14th to 17th, sees the return of many popular events but also includes exciting new elements including a Food Camp, BBQ by the Quay and a Mind/Body/Spirit event.

A host of celebrity and local chefs will be on hand to whip up some exciting dishes at cookery demonstrations, and Sunday will feature a Farmers Market Extravaganza in Grattan Square with the best of artisan food produce from the South East.

Michelin star chef Ross Lewis and Martin Shanahan from Fishy Fishy will take part for

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With Breda Gardner Homeopath, lcph, mcos, rgn Health Therapies Clinic13 Gladstone Street, Waterford.Tel: 051 - 858584.Insight Natural Health Clinic19 Upper Patrick St, KilkennyTel: 056 7724429

Breda Gardner runs busy natural health clinics in both Waterford and Kilkenny. She also presents monthly positive living seminars in Kilkenny. A native of Galway, Breda worked as a nurse for many years before studying a range of complementary therapies, including homeopathy, iridology, muscle-testing and nutrition.

The Healing Mind

Dear Breda

I have suffered from severe GAD (generalised anxiety disorder) since I was 18. I'm now 37, and seem to have been on prescription medication all my life. Some medicines worked for a while but then they stopped working. I went on an anxiety management course and I finished it recently. I have found it a little help when dealing with certain

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Over 900 calls to VHI Healthcare's Nurseline from Waterford in 2010

Vhi Healthcare's NurseLine service fielded over 67,000 calls from customers worried about their health last year, including over 900 from Waterford. The service provides 24 hour access to qualified nurses by phone and is available exclusively to Vhi Healthcare customers. Nurseline was launched eleven years ago and continues to grow in popularity each year.

Vhi NurseLine's pregnancy support service was as popular as ever with nearly 6000 calls received and nearly 5,000 calls were made by new mums who had just had their baby. The Vhi NurseLine midwives answered nearly 600 email queries and the nurses received approximately 1,100 general medical queries by email.

The figures were released to coincide with the announcement that Vhi Healthcare will host a series of free parenting seminars nationwide, given by well known parenting expert

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The Parkinson's Association of Ireland Patient Information Day

The Parkinson's Association of Ireland will hold a Patient Information Day in the Clonmel Park Hotel, Clonmel on Thursday the 24th of March at 10.30am. Over one hundred Parkinson's patients and carers are expected to be in attendance to hear from a panel of professional medical experts including Consultant Geriatrician, Dr. Christina Donnellan, Dr. Catriona Crowe, Consultant in Psychiatry as well as nutritional advise and advise on medication.

Mr. Joe Lynch, CEO of Parkinson's Association of Ireland, told us "There are around 8,000 Parkinson's patients in Ireland and our association has been to the forefront in highlighting the need for more information to be available for patients and carers. The disease can be managed very effectively for most people if they have the right information and access to proper health professionals. This information day

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Waterford GPs and their patients will benefit from easier access to Consultants in Orthopedics, Vascular and General surgery, Urology and Otolaryngology (ENT) at the newly opened nearby UPMC satellite centre, UPMC Beacon Wexford, located in Wexford Town.

Located in Redmond Square over Sam McCauley Chemists, the centre will provide GPs and their patients with local consultation in each of these disciplines. Any resulting procedures will take place at UPMC Beacon Hospital, Sandyford, Dublin which is easily accessed from Waterford via the M9 in approximately two hours.

Commenting on the opening of the Centre, Mr Joel Yuhas, CEO UPMC Beacon Hospital said, "We see a great number of patients travelling to our hospital in Dublin from Waterford and surrounding counties to meet

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Registration now open for Munster women to enter the Flora Women's Mini Marathon 2011!

Last year, an impressive 3,016 women across Munster dusted off their trainers and their diets to gear up for the Flora Women's Mini Marathon.

Its time to represent your province again and registration is now open for Munster women across Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford to take part in the Flora Women's Mini Marathon 2011! The event takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, June 6th 2011, and this year 2FM presenter Ruth Scott wants Munster women to 'Spread the Love with Flora' in the run up to the Flora Women's Mini Marathon. The aim of 'Spread the Love with Flora' is to extend the amazing and inspiring sense of love and

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Mick Flannery Back @ The Lounge

Mick Flannery enjoyed his December gig at the Forum Lounge so much, that he makes a return visit on Friday 25th March. In the last 2 years Mick has gone from part time stonemason to one of Ireland's most sought after musicians. Since the release 'White Lies', he has played a string of sold out shows all over Ireland, been nominated for the Choice Album Awards, been cited as 'Most Promising Newcomer' by Hotpress readers and won 'Best Male' at the Meteor Awards.

A Mick Flannery gig has a real feeling of intimacy to it and though it's hard to get him to open up about himself the heartfelt honesty in his lyrics speak in reams. That's why he has been compared to such great songwriters as Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits. With a rollercoaster year

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The Coronas Back @ The Forum

Award winning jazz group play the music of John Coltrane at Phil Grimes

Next Monday 21st March, The Alex Mathias Quartet (voted best young band at Cork Jazz festival 2010) play the music of jazz icon John Coltrane spanning his entire career. Rising sax star Alex Mathias is building a steady career since graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of music in Boston, Alex has also toured all over Europe as a member of The Commitments.

This young band is bursting with talent with Leopoldo Osio piano,Dan Callaghan Bass and Tommy Gray drums. Show starts 9 p.m. €12/10

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The new monthly "BIG NIGHT OUT" at The Forum Lounge was a sell-out success on it's launch last month. The aim was to provide the best value and most entertaining "one stop" night out in Waterford, and a very happy audience enjoyed a main course meal, 2 top comedians from the Laughter Lounge and the fab live Beatles tribute, all for the unbeatable price of €25. The next "BIG NIGHT OUT" takes place on Saturday 26th March and pre-booking is essential (Next Door Forum Waterford, 051 871111 or www.forumwaterford.com). There is limited availability remaining and doors are at 8pm on the night.

Mary Grimes Catering will provide a delicious "carvery style" roast dinner at 8.30pm to kick off your Big Night Out. Mary has a well deserved reputation for the quality of her catering, and a vegetarian option can be provided.

With

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The Nualas return to Forum Waterford

"Older, Wiser, Heaftier"

Take that, Take That - we can do a reunion too! 3 divorces, 6 children and 200 botox injections later we're back! A bit like your favourite brand of washing powder The Nualas are new, improved yet somehow exactly the same! Expect all the old, very old favourites: Chicken Shoes! Donald Sutherland! Michael Kilbride! Plus some truly ancient favs: Manolo! Bridget the Nun! Comedy Man!

Find out what Nuala, Nuala and Nuala have been up to! How they've coped with the celebrity negativity equity, the radical episiotomies and the revival of the shoulder pad when they play Forum Waterford on Saturday March 19th.

Expect gob-smacking glamour, exquisite harmonies, endless hilarity and sequined Spanx!

During their 7 years together The Nualas

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Keith Barry's "Asylum" back by popular demand

Keith Barry's last shows at Forum Waterford proved such a success that the world renowned magician has decided to return on Friday May 6th for one final performance of the "Asylum". Ticket demand for his previous show proved so popular that getting tickets early for this final show is highly recommended. As Keith continues to break new ground with his live and television work, the International Magicians Society has rewarded his hard work and innovation with a 'Merlin Award', the Oscar of the magic world, for "Mentalist of the Year 2009".

This show is completely different from his last two tours, as this show involves more audience participation and has been described as controversial and outrageous. Please note that this show is suitable for 16 year olds and over.

Tickets priced at €30 (service charge may

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