Natural Pet News - June 2007
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A NOTE FROM DONNA
Our cat is well entertained since we live on wooded property and there are plenty of squirrels that delight in teasing her. This little one was only inches away from our dining room window where I have a feeder placed to keep the views interesting for Squeek, our indoor kitty.
One of my best friends, Robin Sockness, had to say goodbye to her dog last month and although he lived to be 17-1/2 years old ... it's never easy to let go. Many parts of Robin's life revolved around Bandit, especially when she began helping others with the natural heartworm program that had saved Bandit's life. Read more about Bandit and Robin below.
As many pet parents unfortunately already know, losing a companion animal is devastating. And yet, we don’t receive the kind of emotional support from some in our community like we might expect if we had lost a human family member -- especially from those who have never shared a special bond with a companion animal.
Losing a companion animal is losing a member of your family. Here's an article that provides tips to deal with the grief: www.healthypetnet.com/newsletter/may07/page2.asp?realname=10037649
NEW PET WEBSITE
Free Samples
All About Pets and People launched only a couple of days ago. The site offers free sample packs of food, treats and supplements for dogs and cats. If you're in the Dallas area, you might want to take advantage of their pet sitting and poop scooping services. Watch an online video about what's in your pet's food.
PET NEWS
Avoiding Pet Scams
If you have ever loved -- and then lost -- a pet, you know how devastating the experience can be. If you are then a victim of pet scams, the loss is even more devastating.
There are unscrupulous people who have found ways to capitalize on your lost pet situation in order to dupe you out of money. This article has a few of the ways this can happen:
www.scambusters.org/petscams.html
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease and Stress
As a pet parent, it’s important that you know about potential problem areas for your companion animals before they become serious.
Unfortunately, urinary tract problems are all too common in cats. Here are the warning signs of which you need to be aware:
• Frequent urination
• Urination in places other than the litter box
• Straining to urinate
• Bloody urination
There is evidence to suggest that stress can be one of the primary causes of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). Stress can lead to the release of hormones that constrict the muscles of the lower urinary tract. Changes in the household routine, a new companion animal in the home, changes in weather and lack of attention can all lead to increased stress in cats. Be as in-tune with your cat as possible, and take steps to decrease or eliminate stressors in his or her life.
Cats evolved as desert animals, so they don’t have a strong instinctive drive to drink water. This can result in the accumulation of minerals in the kidneys and bladder, leading to the formation of crystals or stones. Using a continuous water fountain can attract the attention of cats, encouraging them to drink more. Using canned foods like Instinctive Choice that contain water from biological sources will help to increase the amount of fluid intake.
By taking preventative measures now, you may be able to prevent your cat from developing urinary health issues, helping him or her to live a longer, healthier life.
Source: This article was taken from the Healthy Pet Newsletter, a free monthly email newsletter.
Dogs Are Thinking
Dog owners have long maintained that their pooches have a lot more going on between their furry ears than scientists acknowledge. Now, new research is adding to the growing evidence that man's best friend thinks a lot more than many humans have believed. The provocative new experiment indicated that dogs can do something that previously only humans, including infants, have been shown capable of doing: decide how to imitate a behavior based on the specific circumstances in which the action takes place. Read entire article
They both meowed at me until I placed the order for the autoship so they could be assured of getting the treats and food without fail!
We are hooked and we feel much safer than buying those unknown foods and treats out in the stores. Thank you very much."
Diane, Leo & Linus
BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING
To help animals get over the fear of having their nails clipped, you need to start with some handling exercises. Get your animals used to be touched all over. If your animal is sensitive to touch (some cats get over-stimulated and lash out), just touch your animal a few times for the first few sessions. Slowly increase the amount of touching. Don’t just touch your animals on the back and head. Handle their feet, look in their ears, lift their lips and look at their teeth.
Get your animals used to all sorts of touching, looking, and holding. Start the process when an animal is young so they will think it’s natural to be touched all over. This will make vet visits and grooming much easier.
As far as a fear of nail clippers, start associating the clippers with good things. Put them next to her food dish as she eats. Show the clippers to her and give her a treat. Touch her nails with the clippers, but don’t cut them. Give her a treat.
Desensitizing a dog to any kind of fear takes time. This process cannot happen in just one day. Spread it out over a few weeks. If your animal is not ready to go on to the next step, take a few days extra. Don’t push too fast and always end on a positive note.
When you do get around to clipping the nails, only do one nail the first day. Give lots of praise and a treat. It may take over a week to get all her nails done at first, but a least they are getting clipped. Long nails can damage an animal’s foot. Eventually you will be able to clip more nails at a time. The idea is to leave things on a happy note.
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.
Cheryl recognized that the concepts of positive parenting and loving leadership worked whether her clients were parents of human children or furry ones and applies her positive parenting skills to her animal training sessions. She has helped thousands of people develop new and exciting relationships with the animals who share their lives. Get details on phone and email consultations.
PET PRODUCT INFO
Life’s Abundance Offers Exceptional Nutrition
For nearly a decade, HealthyPetNet has attempted to educate the public that many of the mass produced pet foods currently manufactured use ingredients that you would never knowingly feed your cat or dog.
Life’s Abundance Premium Health Foods for Dogs and Cats are nutrient-dense and contain premium selections of the freshest possible ingredients. We use high-quality meat proteins, rather than by-products, corn, wheat, gluten or soy. You can be confident that you are providing your companion animal with the healthiest possible diets, because our products are completely free from chemical preservatives, sugars, artificial flavors and colors.
The Life’s Abundance diets are formulated to be highly digestible, so that the nutrients are more easily absorbed, and therefore convey more positive benefits. These premium foods contain a superior blend of vitamins, proteinated minerals, antioxidants and healthy bacteria cultures known to significantly improve the overall health of pets.
When you feed your cat or dog Life’s Abundance Premium Health Food, you’re providing the complete nutrition that your pets need, and the tastes they crave.
If you haven’t already, we encourage you take steps today to make a positive change in the life of your companion animals. Your cat or dog deserves nothing less than Life’s Abundance Premium Health Food.
For Dogs
For Cats
If you’re ready to start building your companion animal’s foundation of health, try Life’s Abundance today! Compare your food with Life's Abundance.
BANDIT SAID "GOODBYE"
Many of you know Bandit and his mom who works with pets who want a natural alternative to heartworm programs.
On May 23, Bandit said goodbye to this world. He lived 7-1/2 years instead of the 6 months that the vet gave him. The heartworm program not only took care of the heartworms but made him so much healthier and like a puppy again. This dog was a hero in every battle he fought and was the love of Robin's life long before she fell in love with her wonderful husband, Steve.
He is missed by all who knew him, but his legacy lives on as Robin continues to help other animals, as she promised Bandit she would do when he tested negative on his heartworm test after the program. Bandit continued to test negative at each annual checkup and Robin continued to help hundreds of animals each year not only with heartworm but other health issues. Bandit is still grinning and one day, we will all be together again.
His Journey's Just Begun
E. Brennenman
Don't think of him as gone away
His journey's just begun
Life holds so many facets
This earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
That we could know today
How nothing but our sadness
Can really pass away.
And think of him as living
In the hearts of those he touched
For nothing loved is ever lost
And he was loved so much.
Read Robin's Tribute to Bandit. While you're on her site, read some of the wonderful success stories that happened because of Bandit and Robin's desire to help others.
HERBS FOR PETS
Herbs for Pets Online Catalog by Health Topic
Pet Success Stories Using Natural Remedies
Herbs and Supplements for Pet Owners
One reason to keep yourself healthy is because your pet needs you! Find a natural solution for yourself. Many pet owners do everything to keep their pet healthy, but neglect their own health. We use Nature's Sunshine Products.
PET SAFE CLEANING PRODUCTS
There 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.
Sunshine Concentrate Household Multi-Use Cleaner
HEALTHY PET CORNER
This site provides links and resources for dogs, cats, birds, horses, rabbits and reptiles. You'll find links to basic care, health, safety, etc. Visit Healthy Pet Corner.
FORWARD THIS TO A FRIEND
If you enjoyed what you read, please forward this newsletter to your pet-loving friends. If you are receiving this in email format, you can simply forward it. If you are on the blog site, forward by clicking on the white envelope below, or sending them the link to this site by email.
COPYRIGHT & REPRINT INFORMATION
© 2007 Healthy Pet Corner
The stories, suggestions, and information in this newsletter are not meant to diagnose or prescribe. If your pet has amedical problem, you may want the advice and recommendations of a veterinarian. All stories and information content that is passed along in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily endorsed by its editor, Donna L. Watkins, its sponsor, HealthyPetCorner.com, or its owner, Sunshine Life Center, Inc.
Forwarding and Use of This Newsletter
You may forward this to a friend and/or use this copyrighted newsletter on a website if you include the following credit:
Editor, Donna L. Watkins, of HealthyPetCorner.com, provides this free newsletter to subscribers. Healthy Pet Corner provides quality natural pet foods. Visit now to subscribe or shop: http://www.healthypetcorner.com
A NOTE FROM DONNAOur cat is well entertained since we live on wooded property and there are plenty of squirrels that delight in teasing her. This little one was only inches away from our dining room window where I have a feeder placed to keep the views interesting for Squeek, our indoor kitty.
One of my best friends, Robin Sockness, had to say goodbye to her dog last month and although he lived to be 17-1/2 years old ... it's never easy to let go. Many parts of Robin's life revolved around Bandit, especially when she began helping others with the natural heartworm program that had saved Bandit's life. Read more about Bandit and Robin below.
As many pet parents unfortunately already know, losing a companion animal is devastating. And yet, we don’t receive the kind of emotional support from some in our community like we might expect if we had lost a human family member -- especially from those who have never shared a special bond with a companion animal.
Losing a companion animal is losing a member of your family. Here's an article that provides tips to deal with the grief: www.healthypetnet.com/newsletter/may07/page2.asp?realname=10037649
NEW PET WEBSITE
Free Samples
All About Pets and People launched only a couple of days ago. The site offers free sample packs of food, treats and supplements for dogs and cats. If you're in the Dallas area, you might want to take advantage of their pet sitting and poop scooping services. Watch an online video about what's in your pet's food.
PET NEWS
Avoiding Pet Scams
If you have ever loved -- and then lost -- a pet, you know how devastating the experience can be. If you are then a victim of pet scams, the loss is even more devastating.
There are unscrupulous people who have found ways to capitalize on your lost pet situation in order to dupe you out of money. This article has a few of the ways this can happen:
www.scambusters.org/petscams.html
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease and Stress
As a pet parent, it’s important that you know about potential problem areas for your companion animals before they become serious.
Unfortunately, urinary tract problems are all too common in cats. Here are the warning signs of which you need to be aware:
• Frequent urination
• Urination in places other than the litter box
• Straining to urinate
• Bloody urination
There is evidence to suggest that stress can be one of the primary causes of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). Stress can lead to the release of hormones that constrict the muscles of the lower urinary tract. Changes in the household routine, a new companion animal in the home, changes in weather and lack of attention can all lead to increased stress in cats. Be as in-tune with your cat as possible, and take steps to decrease or eliminate stressors in his or her life.
Cats evolved as desert animals, so they don’t have a strong instinctive drive to drink water. This can result in the accumulation of minerals in the kidneys and bladder, leading to the formation of crystals or stones. Using a continuous water fountain can attract the attention of cats, encouraging them to drink more. Using canned foods like Instinctive Choice that contain water from biological sources will help to increase the amount of fluid intake.
By taking preventative measures now, you may be able to prevent your cat from developing urinary health issues, helping him or her to live a longer, healthier life.
Source: This article was taken from the Healthy Pet Newsletter, a free monthly email newsletter.
Dogs Are Thinking
Dog owners have long maintained that their pooches have a lot more going on between their furry ears than scientists acknowledge. Now, new research is adding to the growing evidence that man's best friend thinks a lot more than many humans have believed. The provocative new experiment indicated that dogs can do something that previously only humans, including infants, have been shown capable of doing: decide how to imitate a behavior based on the specific circumstances in which the action takes place. Read entire article
CUSTOMER COMMENTS
They both meowed at me until I placed the order for the autoship so they could be assured of getting the treats and food without fail!
We are hooked and we feel much safer than buying those unknown foods and treats out in the stores. Thank you very much."
Diane, Leo & Linus
BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING
Q: Our Chihuahua does not like having her nails clipped. She goes nuts the minute she sees the nail clippers and bites and growls at us when we try to clip her nails. Is there anything we can do to get her over her fear?
To help animals get over the fear of having their nails clipped, you need to start with some handling exercises. Get your animals used to be touched all over. If your animal is sensitive to touch (some cats get over-stimulated and lash out), just touch your animal a few times for the first few sessions. Slowly increase the amount of touching. Don’t just touch your animals on the back and head. Handle their feet, look in their ears, lift their lips and look at their teeth.
Get your animals used to all sorts of touching, looking, and holding. Start the process when an animal is young so they will think it’s natural to be touched all over. This will make vet visits and grooming much easier.
As far as a fear of nail clippers, start associating the clippers with good things. Put them next to her food dish as she eats. Show the clippers to her and give her a treat. Touch her nails with the clippers, but don’t cut them. Give her a treat.
Desensitizing a dog to any kind of fear takes time. This process cannot happen in just one day. Spread it out over a few weeks. If your animal is not ready to go on to the next step, take a few days extra. Don’t push too fast and always end on a positive note.
When you do get around to clipping the nails, only do one nail the first day. Give lots of praise and a treat. It may take over a week to get all her nails done at first, but a least they are getting clipped. Long nails can damage an animal’s foot. Eventually you will be able to clip more nails at a time. The idea is to leave things on a happy note.
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.
Cheryl recognized that the concepts of positive parenting and loving leadership worked whether her clients were parents of human children or furry ones and applies her positive parenting skills to her animal training sessions. She has helped thousands of people develop new and exciting relationships with the animals who share their lives. Get details on phone and email consultations.
PET PRODUCT INFO
Life’s Abundance Offers Exceptional Nutrition
For nearly a decade, HealthyPetNet has attempted to educate the public that many of the mass produced pet foods currently manufactured use ingredients that you would never knowingly feed your cat or dog.
Life’s Abundance Premium Health Foods for Dogs and Cats are nutrient-dense and contain premium selections of the freshest possible ingredients. We use high-quality meat proteins, rather than by-products, corn, wheat, gluten or soy. You can be confident that you are providing your companion animal with the healthiest possible diets, because our products are completely free from chemical preservatives, sugars, artificial flavors and colors.
The Life’s Abundance diets are formulated to be highly digestible, so that the nutrients are more easily absorbed, and therefore convey more positive benefits. These premium foods contain a superior blend of vitamins, proteinated minerals, antioxidants and healthy bacteria cultures known to significantly improve the overall health of pets.
When you feed your cat or dog Life’s Abundance Premium Health Food, you’re providing the complete nutrition that your pets need, and the tastes they crave.
If you haven’t already, we encourage you take steps today to make a positive change in the life of your companion animals. Your cat or dog deserves nothing less than Life’s Abundance Premium Health Food.
For Dogs
For Cats
If you’re ready to start building your companion animal’s foundation of health, try Life’s Abundance today! Compare your food with Life's Abundance.
BANDIT SAID "GOODBYE"Many of you know Bandit and his mom who works with pets who want a natural alternative to heartworm programs.
On May 23, Bandit said goodbye to this world. He lived 7-1/2 years instead of the 6 months that the vet gave him. The heartworm program not only took care of the heartworms but made him so much healthier and like a puppy again. This dog was a hero in every battle he fought and was the love of Robin's life long before she fell in love with her wonderful husband, Steve.
He is missed by all who knew him, but his legacy lives on as Robin continues to help other animals, as she promised Bandit she would do when he tested negative on his heartworm test after the program. Bandit continued to test negative at each annual checkup and Robin continued to help hundreds of animals each year not only with heartworm but other health issues. Bandit is still grinning and one day, we will all be together again.
His Journey's Just Begun
E. Brennenman
Don't think of him as gone away
His journey's just begun
Life holds so many facets
This earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
That we could know today
How nothing but our sadness
Can really pass away.
And think of him as living
In the hearts of those he touched
For nothing loved is ever lost
And he was loved so much.
Read Robin's Tribute to Bandit. While you're on her site, read some of the wonderful success stories that happened because of Bandit and Robin's desire to help others.
HERBS FOR PETS
Herbs for Pets Online Catalog by Health Topic
Pet Success Stories Using Natural Remedies
Herbs and Supplements for Pet Owners
One reason to keep yourself healthy is because your pet needs you! Find a natural solution for yourself. Many pet owners do everything to keep their pet healthy, but neglect their own health. We use Nature's Sunshine Products.
PET SAFE CLEANING PRODUCTS
There 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.
Microbest Safe Cleaning ProductsSunshine Concentrate Household Multi-Use Cleaner
HEALTHY PET CORNER
This site provides links and resources for dogs, cats, birds, horses, rabbits and reptiles. You'll find links to basic care, health, safety, etc. Visit Healthy Pet Corner.
FORWARD THIS TO A FRIEND
If you enjoyed what you read, please forward this newsletter to your pet-loving friends. If you are receiving this in email format, you can simply forward it. If you are on the blog site, forward by clicking on the white envelope below, or sending them the link to this site by email.
COPYRIGHT & REPRINT INFORMATION
© 2007 Healthy Pet Corner
The stories, suggestions, and information in this newsletter are not meant to diagnose or prescribe. If your pet has amedical problem, you may want the advice and recommendations of a veterinarian. All stories and information content that is passed along in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily endorsed by its editor, Donna L. Watkins, its sponsor, HealthyPetCorner.com, or its owner, Sunshine Life Center, Inc.
Forwarding and Use of This Newsletter
You may forward this to a friend and/or use this copyrighted newsletter on a website if you include the following credit:
Editor, Donna L. Watkins, of HealthyPetCorner.com, provides this free newsletter to subscribers. Healthy Pet Corner provides quality natural pet foods. Visit now to subscribe or shop: http://www.healthypetcorner.com
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