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NATURAL PET NEWS
April 17, 2000 Edition
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This Issue Contains:
DONNA'S COMMENTS - Earth Day
HEALTH/HERBAL INFO - Parasites, Feline Diabetes
SUCCESS STORY - Clean & Critter Free
BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL ISSUE - Catnip Crazies, Pet Joke
PRODUCT FOCUS - CBG Extract
FEATURED WEB LINK - Pet Metabolism Dictates Dosage
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** DONNA'S COMMENTS **
The 30th Anniversary of Earth Day will arrive on April 22. What was the
purpose of Earth Day? How did it start? What can you do to help celebrate
Earth Day in your community? Search for events in your community or find
events taking place online. http://earthday.envirolink.org/

Get involved in some way, even if it's only to read about what is happening
to save the environment and this Earth that God has given us to steward. We
need to take time to care. Each one of us can at the very least pray for
the Earth and Creation.

A small thing that you can do is save some rainforest by clicking each day
at this site. The sponsors donate money and the site actually tracks how
much of a difference YOU have made. You get credit for referring friends
and you really feel good about what a few seconds a day can do for the rain
forest. You don't get paid and you don't get points.....but then the best
things in life have nothing to do with money. Check it out:
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Thanks! Have a blessed week!

Donna

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** HEALTH/HERBAL INFO **
INTERNAL CONTROL OF EXTERNAL PARASITES
What we put in our body, affects our outward appearance and overall health.
This is also true for our pets. By putting healthy things (foods, herbs,
vitamins, minerals) in our bodies, we can affect their outward appearance as
well. This includes good hair, skin, and even flea control. Healthy skin and
hair can make flea control much easy for pet owners. It is far easier to
brush and wash an animal with a healthy coat, than it is one with scratchy,
scaly skin and mangy fur. Healthy animals will also take better care of
their fur, making your job much easier.

The easiest and most often used herb in flea control is garlic. Some pet
owners have found success by using Garlic Oil externally in garlic collars
or by adding it to shampoos. Others have found it successful by adding it to
the animals food. It is also used in conjunction with an herbal combination
called "Three" by Nature's Sunshine.
http://www.theherbsplace.com/shop.html#garlicoil

"Three" contains kelp, dandelion and alfalfa. Three very important herbs
for building health in the body. Alfalfa is used for arthritis, allergies,
and joint problems. Dandelion enriches the blood and feeds the liver and
kidneys. Kelp is a plant from the sea and is rich in iodine and other
nutrients which support strong bones, teeth, hair and skin. Kelp has been
used for goiter, thyroid problems, taking excess fat off the body, helping
metabolism, cleaning arteries, and increases calcium assimilation. All
three of these herbs are rich in trace minerals which are essential to
health because they are no longer found in our soils so therefore cannot be
found in the foods. http://www.theherbsplace.com/shop.html#three

Herbal capsules are readily available and easy to use. Sprinkle or mix the
contents with the animal's normal food. Remember to buy a top quality herbal
product for the best results. Research your options and find the
combination that works best for your pet!

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FELINE DIABETES
FelineDiabetes.com acts as a clearinghouse for information about diabetes in
cats. This site provides introductory information about the disease and its
treatment, along with a bulletin board for questions, extensive links, a
photo gallery, and the "Diary of a Diabetic Cat."
http://felinediabetes.com/

If you'd like to consider herbal remedies for diabetes, begin by reading
this and find a veterinarian that will work with you.
http://www.theherbsplace.com/p14.html

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** SUCCESS STORY **

CLEAN & CRITTER FREE
"Since I have my dog Bandie on a cleanse for heartworms, he stinks alot
more. Last night, he got a bubble bath with Sunshine Concentrate instead of
the doggy shampoo since it absorbs odors rather than covering them with
perfume and it rinses off a lot easier. I added Tea Tree Oil to the water,
of course, to repel any critters. I like using something without chemicals
that are absorbed into the bloodstream. It's been a week now and he still
doesn't smell. I love that Sunshine Concentrate for sure. It saves me so
much money not buying chemicals to clean with and I love it for dishes.
It's really is a wonderful product." Rob

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** BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL ISSUE **

CATNIP CRAZIES--ARE THEY HEALTHY FOR YOUR CAT?

This veterinarian believes catnip can be useful in solving behavioral
problems.
http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/ceps/PetColumns/catnip.htm

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12 SIGNS YOUR CAT MAY BE PLANNING TO KILL YOU
courtesy FunnyMail

1. Seems mighty chummy with the dog all of a sudden.

2. He actually *does* have your tongue.

3. You find a stash of "Feline of Fortune" magazines behind the couch.

4. Cyanide paw prints all over the house.
5. Instead of dead birds, leaves cartons of Marlboros on your doorstep.

6. Ball of yarn playfully tied into a hangman's noose.

7. You find a piece of paper labeled "MY WIL" which says "LEEV AWL 2 KAT."

8. Now sharpens claws on your car's brake lines.

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** PRODUCT FOCUS **

CBG EXTRACT - This herbal blend is useful for ear infections or any type of
ear problem where you need to help the nerves in the ear canal --- or for
that matter you can administer some by mouth to calm the animal down. More
Info? http://www.theherbsplace.com/cbgext.html

Herb Usage Tips:
We have used herbs and supplements with pets since 1982 and that was before
there was a market for "natural pet products." We've always adapted to the
pet. If you can administer in capsule/tablet form, that's great. If not,
open the capsule or crush the tablet and put it into food. You can also
brew the herbs as a tea and administer by dropperful or in water bowl. Some
of the herbs come in a liquid. Choose a product that will be easy to use
with the pet you are working with.

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** FEATURED WEB LINK **

PET METABOLISM DICTATES DOSAGE
Natural treatments for animals should reflect bioindividuality. Although I
don't agree with the theory on vaccines, this is good information on dosing
for animal remedies.
http://www.nutritionsciencenews.com/NSN_backs/Jan_98/petmetabolism.html

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The stories, suggestions, and information in this newsletter
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Blessings of Peace and Health to You Today!
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