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NATURAL PET NEWS
January 8, 2001 Edition

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Table of Contents:

DONNA'S COMMENTS
No More Cave Kitties

HEALTH/HERBAL INFO
Clumping Litter

SUCCESS STORY
Thunder Phobia

BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL ISSUE
Click Training

FEATURED WEB LINK
Paws
Knit a Mouse

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** DONNA'S COMMENTS **

I am happy to report that our cats are settling in nicely. They are no
longer Cave Kitties, since there is now no way for them to hide under the
bed all day. Our final plan (#9) was to take the box spring and mattress
off and fill the space under the frame with boxes of things we didn't need
to access....like Randal's stamp collection, empty shoeboxes, old telephone
books, etc. They are officially Day Kitties now and they sleep at night
after a good time playing right before bed. We're all on the same schedule
and it's lovely! Nights have become a very peaceful time of rest again.

That reminds me of one of my favorite sayings.....

"Not until we extend the circle of compassion to include all living things
shall we ourselves know peace." Albert Schweitzer

Have a purrfectly great week!
Donna

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** HEALTH/HERBAL INFO **

CLUMPING LITTER - NOT A GOOD CHOICE

By its very nature, clumping cat litter (sodium bentonite is its main
ingredient) is designed to form a hard, insoluble mass when it gets wet that
can swell to almost 15% of its original volume! When your cat enters his
litter box, he may not only ingest or inhale the fine dust particles that
rise in the air as he scratches - he may also ingest the litter as he
grooms himself. This litter then coats the cat's digestive tract and may
eventually lead to his death!

Tip from The Wholistic Pet site:
http://www.thewholisticpet.com

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** SUCCESS STORY **

THUNDER PHOBIA

This problem can also manifest as fear of fireworks and can cause extreme
anxiety in dogs. Dr. Robert Silver, a holistic veterinarian, recommends
PEPPERMINT OIL. "Rub it into the pads of the dog's feet before the animal
gets stressed. The dog will still be anxious, but it will make the animal
less reactive."

Read more about Peppermint Oil:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/pepoil.html

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** BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL ISSUE **

CLICK TRAINING

This interesting and amazingly simple training program will intrigue you.
How can you bring animals under control with such a simple device? Read
more....

http://www.clickandtreat.com/clicktrain.htm

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PAWS

Visit the site of the largest animal advocacy and hands-on care organization
in the Pacific Northwest, Progressive Animal Welfare Society. You can view
the cats, dogs and rabbits currently available at their adoption facilities,
learn about the society's wildlife center--where more than 6,500 critters,
from raccoons to robins, are rehabilitated every year.

http://www.paws.org.

KNIT A MOUSE

A free pattern for knitting a catnip mouse for your favorite fur person.
http://knitting.about.com/library/blmouse.htm

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Blessings of Peace and Health to You Today!
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