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NATURAL PET NEWS
May 1, 2000 Edition
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This Issue Contains:
DONNA'S COMMENTS - The Cost is Too High for People and Pets
HEALTH/HERBAL INFO - Herbal Gifts for Cats/Dogs, Cat Acne
SUCCESS STORY - Labor in Rabbits
BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL ISSUE - Litter box Problems for Cats
PRODUCT FOCUS - Everflex for Horses
FEATURED WEB LINK - Cat Litter for Dogs
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** DONNA'S COMMENTS **
I had a bad experience last week. I called the three veterinary offices we have
in our town to find out prices for neutering a stray cat. There are no low-cost
spay and neuter programs in our county. We are just now getting a shelter built.
A couple years ago I joined two others in trying to get at least one of the vets
interested in the SPAY USA program, or any other, without success. It's sad when
you are forced to realize that all vets aren't in business to help animals. Two
out of three that I called had fees of $145 and $162. The third was "reasonably"
priced at $55 which included an overnight stay - at least they seemed to care
enough to provide some care after surgery. The others had them picked up the same
day.
How can people who love animals afford to follow their hearts and help them? There
is a limit to everybody's finances at some point. We have one stray right now
and we can pay the price.....but how it grieves me for those who want to help
and can't afford the fees. For those who even have pets of their own and can't
fit a spay or neuter into the budget.
I write this newsletter for pet owners/lovers and really enjoy passing along tidbits
of information to you. As I write, I always picture cozy little animals owned
by people who care so much that they subscribe to newsletters to learn more. However,
today I'm thinking about all the lonely pets that don't have a cozy home, and
about how many more are being born because of all the towns and counties that
don't have low-cost spay/neuter programs.
I plead with you and all who are interested in getting another pet...... please
take one from a shelter. All our animals have been strays, and I admit I couldn't
visit a shelter without my heart breaking, but I would call and choose one over
the phone and have somebody pick it up at the office. Not very brave, huh?
Now you can choose a pet online from a place like Petfinder.org:
http://www.petfinder.org
Give some snuggle hugs to your pets today and while you're doing it, send up a
prayer for the lost and lonely animals. Thanks for being part of our Natural Pet
News list.
Donna
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** HEALTH/HERBAL INFO **
SIMPLE HERBAL GIFTS
CAT BLEND-----
2 oz Dried pennyroyal
1 oz Dried catnip
1 oz Chamomile
3 dr Peppermint oil
DOG BLEND-----
2 oz Dried pennyroyal
1 oz Dried thyme
1 oz Dried wormwood
3 dr Pennyroyal oil
Note: Each ounce of dried herbs is equal to about 2 cups. Use whole or cut herbs.
This mixture can be refreshed by adding fresh oil from time to time. Make small
sachets for small, tidy pets, or stuff the whole amount into a large denim pillow
for larger, itchier animal friends. Pennyroyal is especially effective as a flea
repellent.
Jean Rose's 'Modern Herbal: Practical Uses for Herbs in Today's Home'
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CAT ACNE?
If your cat is prone to acne, feeding him from a plastic bowl may exacerbate the
condition. Plastic tends to hold on to bacteria. Use ceramic or stainless steel.
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** SUCCESS STORY **
LABOR
"I use Raspberry leaves for rabbits in labor. When they are ready to
give birth, I give the does just a leaf or two to stimulate labor. I give raspberry
leaf tea if they are late or not progressing well in their labors. I squirt the
tea into their mouths if they are too exhausted to eat the leaves." Kellie
As you use these ideas for different types of animals, be sure to check the information
on how to figure the dosage:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/givetopets.html
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** BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL ISSUE **
LITTER BOX PROBLEMS?
From Tidy Cats
A few common-sense answers to many litter box problems. This can be a very frustrating
topic and reason for many people to drop their cat(s) at the pound. So get some
tips to make it a "fresh" and clean relationship :-)
http://www.tidycats.com/filler/habits.html
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** PRODUCT FOCUS **
EVERFLEX FOR HORSES
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Large animals put a lot of pressure on their joints. Horses, in particular, are
at higher risk for joint injury due to domestication. With all the demands placed
on their animals, horse owners must ensure that their animals receive the very
best support for their joints and connective tissues. That's why Nature's Sunshine
offers a powerful supplement designed specifically for your horse's joints. Whether
your horse specializes in work or play, competition or performance, it will benefit
from Everflex.
Get more info at the BOTTOM of this page:
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** FEATURED WEB LINK **
CAT LITTER FOR THE DOGS
This is the hottest topic in pet news. Purina introduced a new litter box training
system aimed at small dogs. It's supposed to be available in May - so read all
about it!
http://dogs.about.com/library/weekly/aa041100.htm
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The stories, suggestions, and information in this newsletter are
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