Natural Pet News - May 2007
A NOTE FROM DONNA
Squeek and I have been without the master of our home and garden .. and our hero. Randal will return on Tuesday from a two-week trip to Oklahoma to visit family and school friends. Squeek doesn't seem to mind having an entire side of the bed to herself instead of the middle, but she stays in her basket each night which sits on the chest at the foot of the bed, and waits till I turn out the light. I guess that is a sign to her that "daddy" isn't taking his spot so she may as well fill in.With the weather being a bit cool here in central Virginia, I've appreciated her keeping me a bit warmer since I refuse to turn the heat on in May. The days have been lovely for gardening and the evenings have offered rain to all the transplants I've been moving around our place here that we call Bluebird Cove.
Follow your pet's example ..... Make it a great day!
Donna
PETS IN THE NEWS
Cat Travels 93 Miles To Get Back Home
A New Zealand cat traveled 150 kilometres on its own, crossed a river and journeyed for four months to be with her owner after disappearing while on a family holiday last October. In what was surely an astonishing feat of navigation, Molly (who wore no tags) somehow found her way back to the home in Hamilton she had lived in for only three weeks. Read entire story here:
news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=230059
Labrador Saves Lives of Climbers on Mt. Hood
Here's a story of a group of climbers who did everything right and, as a result, survived a 500-foot slide down the side of Mt. Hood and a night of "hellacious" winds and snow. Not only did they bring along cell phones and mountain locator units to be sure they could be found in case of emergency, they also brought along Velvet, a black Labrador who lay across them during the freezing night and is credited with quite possibly having saved their lives. Read entire story here:
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17237251/
PET FOOD RECALLS
Before the deadly recalls it was a challenge to educate pet owners on the importance of using pet foods that are not manufactured by mega food producers that have no concern about the ingredients or animals.
A good example of this is IAMS. Unbelievable as it sounds, the Iams Co., manufacturer of the Iams/Eukanuba line of quality dog and cat foods, has been harming and even killing dogs and cats, claiming to make a better brand of pet food. In dozens of painful and invasive experiments, hundreds of dog and cats just like your animal companion, were made to suffer and sometimes die in the name of "nutrition research." These experiments were not designed to help the animals involved. These innocent victims were all healthy animals who were used simply as disposable objects. More info on that here:
www.iamskills.com/learn_more.shtml
We've used two brands of pet foods for our pets and neither has ever had a recall and because of the way they produce their products, they never will. We alternate between Flint River Ranch and Healthy Pet Net.
To understand how things can be different, this is a statement about Healthy Pet Net foods:
"We know where every supply comes from and how that company handles it. We do not buy ingredients from outside this country. Most are purchased from local growers. Dr. Jane oversees the production during manufacture and she makes sure everything is tested and free of contamination. We test every single batch. We have one of the strictist quality control program in the industry. Dr. Jane will not have it any other way because it is the only way to ensure the safety of the animals eating it. It is made with certified top quality USDA range free chicken, farm raised catfish that is also tested for contamination and organic fruits and vegetables. It is the safest pet food on the market!"
Watch an online video about pet foods.
Browse Flint River Ranch products -- Browse Healthy Pet Net products.
NATURAL HEARTWORM PROGRAMSYes, there are herbal and supplement programs for pets. Robin Sockness has been working with people for many years and has helped over a thousand pets.
Robin is looking for more people who will share the natural approach to heartworm programs. What kind of job could be more rewarding to a pet owner than to earn some additional cash by helping pets. Email Robin and ask about a home business working with the heartworm program or Healthy Pet Net foods. She loves to share the excitement and rewards of helping pets.
Read more about natural heartworm programs or read some success stories that Robin has shared with us.
CATS
How to Know if Your Cat Is Sick
Even with balanced nutrition and a good amount of love and attention, cats can still get sick. By spotting the symptoms, you can try to prevent or cure your cat's illness with the proper medical care.
Here's a wikiHow article to give you some tips and warning signs: www.wikihow.com/Know-if-Your-Cat-Is-Sick
DOGS
If You Want to Know if Spot Loves You So, It’s in His Tail
Ears close to the head, tense posture, and tail straight out from the body means “don’t mess with me.” Ears perked up, wriggly body and vigorously wagging tail means “I am sooo happy to see you!”
But there is another, newly discovered, feature of dog body language that may surprise attentive pet owners and experts in canine behavior. When dogs feel fundamentally positive about something or someone, their tails wag more to the right side of their rumps. When they have negative feelings, their tail wagging is biased to the left.
Source: New York Times - You can log-in free for entire story.
www.nytimes.com/2007/04/24/science/24wag.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
PET SUCCESS STORY
Heart Trouble
"My 16 year old dog, a Snozer, needed some heart support shortly after getting a good bill of health from the vet. I put her on Omega 3 Fish Oil. She has completely stopped coughing. I hope you will tell other people. I was so very glad to find out that the Omega 3 Fish Oil is good for the heart. She would not have lived this long. I just wish I had known about it before our 13 year old dog died of heart failure. I hope my story will help some other pet owner keep their pet alive longer." Peggy M.
BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING
Cheryl Falkenburry has traveled the world helping people make sense of mind-boggling animal behavior. Working with animal behaviorists in Tucson, Arizona and England, majoring in psychology, and becoming a certified parenting educator prepared Cheryl to teach both humans and animals. She has helped thousands of people develop new and exciting relationships with the animals who share their lives.
Q: My dog constantly barks all night long and the neighbors are beginning to complain. I go out and yell at him, but he just starts up again after I go back inside. He’s got plenty to do with a fenced in yard, a doghouse, and lots of toys. How can I teach him to be quiet?
I could go on and on as well. Fortunately, there are far more solutions to the dilemma of behavior problems for the dog kept indoors than there are for a dog left outdoors. Training is the key. A dog is far easier to train if he is kept indoors with the family. Training is constantly happening when you interact with your dog on a continual basis instead of just a few moments each day with an outdoor dog.
You have to take the time to teach the dog good manners; they don’t just happen. Start by enrolling in a class to help both you and the dog learn how to communicate with each other. This, however, will not in itself teach the dog good house manners. Classes help give the dog some basic skills to then perfect at home.
An indoor dog does much better during classes because they spend more time with their humans learning. Dogs also need plenty of exercise. A tired dog is a well-behaved dog. Even though your outside dog may seem like he has plenty of place to run, he probably spends most of his day sleeping. He needs interaction with you - throwing a ball or a stick or taking him for long walks. Then he’ll be much calmer when you bring him inside.
Keep an eye on your dog when you first introduce him to the house. A tether helps keep the dog near you so you know what he’s up to the whole time. Don’t give the dog too much freedom in the house at first so you can advise him on what is o.k. to do and what is not. Getting up on the counters, for instance, is a no-no. Call him away from the counters, ask for a sit and a down, and give him a nice stuffed Kong to keep him interested for a while. Soon you will have a dog who can come in and enjoy time with the family in the evening instead of barking and disturbing the neighbors.
A word to cat people:
Cats are also much safer indoors too. Many people feel their cat will not be happy if kept indoors, but they can learn to enjoy the comforts of indoor life. With feline diseases of Feline Immunovirus and Feline Leukemia, it’s so much safer to keep your cats inside. Plus there is the danger of other animals, cars, and poisons.
To convert your cat to an indoor cat, be sure to have plenty of fun things indoor for your cat to do --- lots of climbing places, hiding spots to explore, and some catnip toys. You can even grow some organic catnip for nibbling. Take time to play with your cat every day to stimulate his desire to hunt and chase.
Building an enclosed cat run off the house gives cats a safe outdoor experience. A screened porch is also a fun place for cats to sun themselves. Consider bringing both Fluffy and Fido in for a loving family experience. They will be happier and healthier for it, and you will enjoy the loving companionship of a lifelong furry friend.
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PET SAFE CLEANING PRODUCTSThere are three ways toxic chemicals enter the body: by swallowing, by breathing, or by contact with the skin or eyes. An EPA report concluded that toxic chemicals in household cleaners are three times more likely to cause cancer than oudoor air pollution.
In one study conducted over a 15-year period, women who worked at home had a 54% higher death rate from cancer than women who had jobs away from the home. The study concluded that the increased death rate was due to daily exposure to hazardous chemicals found in ordinary household products.
What is not being reported are the slow poisonings that occur in every home from continual exposure to household cleaning chemcials. Cancer, birth defects, heart disease, genetic changes - almost any symptom imaginable, both physical and psychological, has been associated with certain chemicals in common household products. At greatest risk are fetuses, children, the elderly, pets, and those who are already ill.
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