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NATURAL PET NEWS
September 11, 2000 Edition
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This Issue Contains:
DONNA'S COMMENTS
Betta Fish on Display
HEALTH/HERBAL INFO
Pet Allergies, Benefits of Herbs
SUCCESS STORY
Noise Phobia
BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL ISSUE
Chewing Problems
PRODUCT FOCUS
Pau d'Arco, Herb Usage Tips
FEATURED WEB LINK
Fish, Best Breed for You?
LIKE THIS NEWSLETTER/REFER A FRIEND
BUYING SUPPLEMENTS AT WHOLESALE PRICES
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** DONNA'S COMMENTS **
Most of our readers are cat and dog people, but there are others who have
another variety of pet, such as fish. Of course, some homes have a little
bit of everything. Hopefully your home doesn't contain a betta fish for
decoration.
I've been seeing the betta fish in the small vases and realize that people
are not thinking past the initial beauty of the look. A small vase with
some roots is not sufficient to promote the life of anything. Most people
are too busy to even keep the water clean. This week I'd like to give you
some information on this topic from this site:
HREF=http://freshaquarium.about.com/pets/freshaquarium/library/qa/blqa2061.h
tm?TERMS=30cats">Bettas
The information provided is good, however, the link to the gardening site
where it is being promoted is not. If you feel the way I do about this
topic - that it is inhumane - you might consider emailing the guides at
these About.com sites to express your views.
Have a purrfect week!
Donna
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** HEALTH/HERBAL INFO **
NATURAL ADVICE for PET ALLERGIES
Find some relief for your animal.
http://www.petsage.com/news/articles/allergy.html
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BENEFITS OF HERBS:
CLEANSING: Herbs help cleanse and purify the body without side effects.
NORMALIZES body functions: Herbs regulate and tone the glands to function
normally.
Extremely NUTRITIONAL: Herbs are high in vitamins and minerals and other
nutrients that nourish and build the body.
Raises the ENERGY level of the body: Allows the body to have extra energy to
heal itself.
Stimulates the body's IMMUNE system: Herbs promote the body's natural good
bacteria.
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** SUCCESS STORY **
NOISE PHOBIA
"I wanted to let you know that I have used Peppermint Oil on my furkid's
paws for thunderphobia, and it DOES really work! I have used other things,
but the best results were with Peppermint Oil on the paws. Both my golden
boy and my Aussie have severe 'noise' phobia, and the Peppermint Oil really
does the trick. Besides, my carpets also smell pretty good where they
walk!" Carol Ressler
Read more about Peppermint Oil:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/pepoil.html
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** BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL ISSUE **
CHEWING PROBLEMS
Q:
Dear Dr. Mike, I have a male black lab, Dalmatian mix who is almost a year
old that still chew EVERYTHING in sight. He cannot be left alone at any
time, unlike our other Dalmatian that has free run of the house when we are
home. He has to stay in a metal kennel at night with a metal bottom because
he chews all of the blankets we give him to shreds. I tried laying down a
piece of rug on the bottom of the kennel, but he demolished it. He chews
anything he can, including the walls and carpeting. Is he still teething? We
didn't have this problem with our other dog, ever. Any advice would be
greatly appreciated. Thanks, n.
A:
Your Dalmatian is not still teething, all of the permanent teeth should
be in by 8 months of age. This is a behavior that is occurring for some
other reason.
There are several common reasons that dogs destroy property. This can happen
if the dog is a high energy playful dog that just destroys things because it
is playing inappropriately. It can occur in dogs that are frustrated by
territorial invasions they can not respond to because they are penned, in
the house or in a crate. Some dogs are afraid of something that happens when
owners are away (an example would be construction noises in the neighborhood
that an owner might not even be aware of). Other dogs have separation
anxiety. These dogs are so distraught over the absence of their owners that
they tear up doors, crates, windows, etc. in an apparent attempt to free
themselves or just to rid themselves of the anxiety. Dogs do not seem to be
spiteful -- at least they don't seem to be able to put together a plan like
"I'll get even with those people for leaving me alone by destroying the
couch". So it is important to remember that if the underlying problem can
be
found and treated there is a very good chance of successfully overcoming the
behavior.
It would be very helpful with the degree of problem you are seeing to talk
with a veterinary behaviorist if at all possible. Your vet may be able to
refer you to a behaviorist in your area. If this is not possible perhaps
your vet would be willing to let work with you to resolve this problem.
Increasing the time spent interacting with your dog in an activity that uses
a lot of energy can be helpful with almost any behavioral problem. Writing a
log of when the problem occurs and what happens each time for a week or so
will sometimes give you insight into which of the possible problems is
leading to the destructive behavior.
Mike Richards, DVM
http://www.vetinfo.com
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** PRODUCT FOCUS **
PAU D'ARCO (Taheebo Tea)
This ancient traditional herb has been used for tumors, polyps, pain,
fungus, warts, skin eruptions, yeast problems, anemia, and more. The
Argentina government gives it free to cancer and leukemia patients. Pau
d'Arco is available in capsules, extract or as a lotion.
http://www.theherbsplace.com/shopP-R.html#paudarco
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. Want more info on administering herbs to your pets?
http://www.theherbsplace.com/givetopets.html
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** FEATURED WEB LINKS **
FISH
Aquarium keeping is made simple and easy at this site that offers articles,
tips and tricks that will make your aquarium hobby a lot more fun.
http://www.petfish.com
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BEST BREED FOR YOU?
Is a shepherd mix a sure fit for your family--or are you more of a terrier
type? When potential dog owners want to know what's the perfect pooch, ASPCA
Outreach staffers Melanie Anton and Audrey O'Rourke recommend:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com. Says Anton, "You can look at photos and get
behavior and medical info on a huge list of breeds. There's also a handy
little device for finding the right pet for your lifestyle."
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