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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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