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A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Thursday, May 10, 2012 PAGE 17<br />
TURLEY PUBLICATIONS COURTESY PHOTOS<br />
PET PAGE<br />
There are many causes of loose stool. Sudden<br />
symptoms of straining, sometimes with vomiting<br />
can be from a bacterial infection. Generally, fasting<br />
for one day then feeding a bland low fat<br />
meal of tuna with pasta or overcooked rice for a<br />
few days will take care of it. When it persists for<br />
more than one day then antibiotics may be needed.<br />
If the dog is depressed or painful take the<br />
critter to your vet. These can by symptoms of a<br />
viral infection or a blockage.<br />
If your pooch has a slimy (mucousy) stool at<br />
regular intervals, this is often a symptom of a<br />
Tip:<br />
Contact your vet if your pet<br />
is experiencing symptoms<br />
of digestive trouble.<br />
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- business -<br />
Latour, Dimopoulos promoted as VPs at Hometown Bank<br />
STURBRIDGE – Hometown Bank<br />
has promoted two branch managers to<br />
vice president, according to President<br />
and CEO Matthew S. Sosik.<br />
Sharon Dimopoulos, AVP and<br />
manager of the Oxford branch, has<br />
been promoted to Vice President,<br />
Branch Administrator. In her new<br />
position, Sharon will be responsible<br />
for coordination, management, and<br />
evaluation of Hometown Bank’s Customer<br />
Care Program and ensuring<br />
standardized processes and practices<br />
across all bank branches.<br />
Kathryn Latour, AVP and manager<br />
of the Sturbridge branch, has been<br />
promoted to Vice President Retail. In<br />
her new position, Kathryn will be responsible<br />
for ensuring that all Hometown<br />
Bank branches are providing<br />
the highest possible level of customer<br />
service and achieving the highest possible<br />
account growth results.<br />
Sharon joined Hometown Bank as<br />
a mortgage underwriter in 2003 and<br />
was promoted to branch manager in<br />
2006 after serving in a number of other<br />
positions. She is active in the Oxford<br />
Lion’s Club, is a volunteer at the Oxford<br />
Ecumenical Food Pantry, serves<br />
on the bank’s Customer Care committee<br />
and is the bank’s representative to<br />
PETS OF THE MONTH<br />
Enjoying the sunny days are Jake,<br />
Casey, Casper and Oliver Storozuk<br />
If you would like to see YOUR PET on this page,<br />
email photo and information including your<br />
pet’s name to Jeanne at jbonsall@turley.com.<br />
Advertise<br />
your pet<br />
business on<br />
this page.<br />
Contact<br />
Jeanne Bonsall<br />
for rates & info at<br />
413-283-8393<br />
jbonsall@turley.com<br />
the United Way of Webster-Dudley,<br />
Inc. She resides in Thompson, Conn.<br />
Kathryn joined Hometown Bank<br />
as branch manager in 2005. She serves<br />
as a director of the United Way of<br />
Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton<br />
and is vice-chairman of the board<br />
of directors for the Residential Energy<br />
Assistance for Seniors (REAS) Foundation.<br />
She also serves as treasurer for<br />
the Salvation Army in Sturbridge and<br />
is the Election Warden in her home<br />
community of Brookfi eld.<br />
Hometown Bank has fi ve offi ces<br />
located in Athol, Oxford, South Lancaster,<br />
Sturbridge and Webster.<br />
The Scoop on Poop!<br />
food allergy. The most common culprits are<br />
wheat, corn, beef and chicken. Changing the<br />
food to lamb, fish or venison can help. Make<br />
sure to check the actual ingredients. Remember<br />
eggs are from chickens and brewers yeast is<br />
from wheat. It may take a month for a hypoallergenic<br />
diet to correct the problem.<br />
Contaminated dog food will also cause loose<br />
stool. Periodic loose stool, especially with puppies,<br />
may be from worms. These can be caught<br />
from their mother or from stepping in another<br />
dog’s stool that is passing worms. Cats can get<br />
Kathryn Latour, VP Retail.<br />
roundworms from hunting. Take a stool sample<br />
to your vet. They check for the eggs these<br />
worms lay and can prescribe a dewormer.<br />
A loose stool can also be a symptom of low<br />
digestive enzymes. This is usually seen in a dog<br />
that is thin with a ravenous appetite. Adding<br />
enzymes and probiotics to the food can help this.<br />
I could write a book on diarrhea (yuck!) but<br />
these are just a few helpful hints.<br />
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