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NATURAL PET NEWS
February 1, 2000 - First Edition

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This Issue Contains:

DONNA'S COMMENTS

HEALTH/HERBAL INFO - Cold Weather, Feline Hyperthyroidism

SUCCESS STORY - Arthritis

BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL ISSUE - Ankle Biting

PRODUCT FOCUS - Bee Pollen

FEATURED WEB LINK - Pet First Aid Kit

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DONNA'S COMMENTS

I'm excited about our First Issue of the Natural Pet News! Thank you for
subscribing. We already have 232 subscribers and are looking forward to
helping pets stay healthier and happier with some simple health solutions.

We will keep each issue brief with a Table of Contents so you can glance to
see if the topics are of interest to you. Since everybody has different
kinds of pets, not all topics will apply, but we will rotate between pets so
you are sure to find a nugget now and then.

We would love to hear from you with any comments, suggestions, or web sites
with information that you think our readers would enjoy.

Have a great tail-wagging week!
Donna

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HEALTH/HERBAL INFO

HEALTH ALERT
Give your chilly dog a break. Brighten the winter month blues.

You've adjusted your busy life to the cold winter months. Have you
remembered your pet, too? Unprepared pet owners often leave their little
loved ones out in the cold, not providing enough heat or water when the
temperature drops. Here's some tips to keeping your dog or cat happy during
the long winter freeze. http://www.internetpets.com/wintertips.html

FELINE HYPERTHYROIDISM
Symptoms and Diagnosis
http://www.petview.com/feature.html

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SUCCESS STORY

ARTHRITIS

"Pooch was showing all the common signs of arthritis that dogs have and it
seemed to hurt the family more than her. A friend told me she had used
GLUCOSAMINE and ALFALFA for the problem in her dog and he was again running
around and zipping up and down the stairs like a puppy. We wanted to do all
we could to help her, so we ordered some. We noticed improvement in a couple
of weeks and now months later she's doing just like our friend's dog.
Natural alternatives work!" Mrs. Aines

Read more about Glucosamine and Alfalfa in the Pets Area:
http://www.TheHerbsPlace.com/pets.html

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BEHAVIORAL / EMOTIONAL ISSUE

ANKLE BITING

Ankle biting and sudden attacks are most often associated with predatory
aggression. Cats have a strong natural desire to hunt. Inside the
house, there isn't much to satisfy this desire. Mice, grasshoppers and other
attractive prey are scarce indoors, so they have to make do with what
they have - ankles and other moving body parts of their human companions.

In some cases it is possible to provide a more appropriate toy to satisfy
the predatory urge. Toys that work are furry balls on a string, wand, or
attached to a small fishing rod for efficient "casting" and interesting
motion as it is reeled in. A radio controlled car may work to exercise cats
who are not afraid of them. Some people just tie a toy on a string to their
belt to provide a better target then their ankles. This also provides a lot
of exercise which is a good release of the pent up energy in many kittens.

Most cats will outgrow this behavior by the time they are a couple of years
old and are much better if given alternatives objects to attack and
sufficient exercise. If your cat doesn't respond to this, it might be a good
idea to consult with a certified animal behaviorist to make sure that
predatory behavior is the problem.

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PRODUCT FOCUS

BEE POLLEN

Used for energy, allergies (started VERY slowly), and an overall health
tonic. Bee Pollen contains up to 35% complete protein, as well as 22 amino
acids, a rich storehouse of B vitamins, 27 mineral salts, trace elements and
several enzymes. Greeks called it the "nectar of the gods." It's considered
an anti-aging substance.

Many performance and endurance athletes use it before workouts and
competition. If you've got a dog and he's already outrunning you during the
walk....you might not want to add Bee Pollen to the diet :-)

Nature's Sunshine gets their Bee Pollen from rural China and Spain since an
unpolluted source cannot be found in our country. To collect pollen, bee
keepers block the entrance to the hive with a mesh screen. As the bees
squeeze through, the pollen falls off their legs and is collected in a try
beneath. The pollen pellets are naturally dried to preserve vital enzymes.
They are then cleaned and subjected to Nature's Sunshine's scrupulous
quality assurance measures.

Dosage: We can't prescribe, but general recommendations would be to open the
capsule and sprinkle just a few grains on the food to begin with. This will
allow you to monitor any sensitivity, but will not be enough to cause an
allergic reaction to the pollen. If your pet has pollen allergies, Bee
Pollen is often used like an "allergy shot" to gradually desensitize the
animal from the allergy.

You can purchase Bee Pollen in our Internet Shop:
http://www.TheHerbsPlace.com/shop.html

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FEATURED WEB LINK

FIRST AID KIT
Its something no pet owner should be without
A list to make your own first aid kit is provided at:
http://www.acmepet.com/club/q&a/firstaid/firstaidkit.html

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The stories, suggestions, and information in this newsletter
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