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NATURAL PET NEWS
January 1, 2001 Edition

This Issue Contains:

DONNA'S COMMENTS
New Year's Resolutions

HEALTH/HERBAL INFO
Nicotine is Poisonous to Pets

SUCCESS STORY
Feline Leukemia

BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL ISSUE
Separation Anxiety

PRODUCT FOCUS
Omega-3 Fish Oils: Skin, Allergies, Arthritis & More

FEATURED WEB LINK
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter
Guinea Pigs

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** DONNA'S COMMENTS **

It's 2001 and bet a lot of you are making new year resolution lists. As you
do so, remember to include some items for your pets also. Following are
some statistics that may help you add an item on your list.

According to a recent survey including 2001 cat and dog owners in the U.S.
conducted by the Purina Pet Institute, 95% of dog owners pet and hug their
dog daily and 43% have celebrated his birthday, but fewer than 20% have
taken their dog to obedience training. A substantial 34% still hadn't had
their dog spayed or neutered.

Among cat owners, 91% pet and hug their kitties daily, 16% have taken their
cat on vacation with them, but 15% haven't had their feline spayed or
neutered.

There are 5.1 millions animals killed each year at animal shelters and more
die by starvation and other horrible reasons. Pet owners don't intend for
their pets to get out and participate in populating, but it happens. Please
seriously consider spaying and neutering your animal in this new year, if
you haven't already done so. If you'd like more information on low-cost
spaying and neutering, I've included a site below.

Happy & Blessed New Year to YOU!
Donna

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** HEALTH/HERBAL INFO **

NICOTINE - HAZARDOUS TO YOUR ANIMAL'S HEALTH

The effects of cigarette smoking on humans has been well-documented, but did
you know that tobacco products can be fatal to domestic canines and felines
if ingested? Signs of nicotine poisoning often develop within 15 to 45
minutes, reports Jill A. Richardson, DVM, of the ASPCA's National Animal
Poison Control Center (NAPCC), and can include excitation, salivation,
panting, vomiting and diarrhea. Muscle weakness, twitching, depression,
collapse, coma, increased heart rate and cardiac arrest can follow; death
can occur secondary to respiratory paralysis. Adds Richardson, "It's more
common for a dog than a cat to eat cigarettes, but amazingly, pet birds
often chew on them, too."

If you or any of your family members smoke, please be sure to keep
cigarettes and cigars out of your pet's reach; the same applies to the
nicotine patches and gum often prescribed to stop smoking. And keep in mind
that butts contain about 25 percent of the total nicotine content of a
cigarette, so dump those ashtrays frequently.

In addition to offering information online at http://www.napcc.aspca.org,
the NAPCC al{o runs an emergency hotline--1-888-4-ANI-HELP--providing
round-the-clock telephone assistance.

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** SUCCESS STORY **

FELINE LEUKEMIA

Jeanne Burgess has been working with pets using herbal remedies since the
70's. Her successful program for Feline Leukemia is this:

THIM-J (2 capsules twice a day) - An herbal immune formula
Read more about THIM-J: http://www.theherbsplace.com/thimj.html
BP-X (2 capsules twice a day) - An herbal blood purifying formula
Read more about BP-X: http://www.theherbsplace.com/shop.html#bpx
LIV-J (1 capsule a day) - An herbal liver formula
Read more about LIV-J: http://www.theherbsplace.com/livj.html

Read more about how to give herbs to cats:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/givetopets.html

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** BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL ISSUE **

TATTERED LOVE: HELP FOR SEPARATION ANXIETY

It is estimated that 10-15 percent of the canine population experiences some
type of separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is tied to a dog's natural
instinct to be part of a pack, which explains why cats do not seem to suffer
from this problem. But there are many things you can do to help your lonely
pooch out. She certainly deserves the help; after all, she acts out because
she's longing for you.

http://www.healthypet.com/Library/behavior-14.html

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** PRODUCT FOCUS **

OMEGA-3 FISH OILS

Now is the time to build up the essential fatty acids (EFAs) in your pet to
prevent allergies problems when it gets warmer. It's easier to prevent,
than to correct once a problem is on it's way. Omega-3 Fish Oils are used
for skin problems, allergies, arthritis, and as an immune builder.
Essential fatty acids truly are essential! Read more.....
http://www.theherbsplace.com/omega.html

HERB & SUPPLEMENT 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. Get more information on administering herbs to your pets.
href="http://www.theherbsplace.com/givetopets.html"> How Much to Give?

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** FEATURED WEB LINKS **

The FRIENDS OF ANIMALS has a SPAY/NEUTER hotline.

They will send you a list of participating veterinarians in your area who
provide low-cost services. Call now (1-800-321-PETS) or read more about it
here: http://www.FriendsOfAnimals.org/spaying/htlne.htm

GUINEA PIGS

Guinea pigs make great pets for older children who can handle them gently.
They are social animals and enjoy interacting with their owner. Read
more... http://www.petsmart.com/articles/article_4077.shtml

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Blessings of Peace and Health to You Today!
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