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NATURAL PET NEWS
April 16, 2001 Edition

This Issue's Table of Contents:

A NOTE FROM DONNA
Puppy Mills

HEALTH/HERBAL INFO
No Tuna For Cats!

SUCCESS STORY
Rabbits in Labor

BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL TIP
Dog Too Active & Disobedient

FEATURED WEB LINK
Getting a Horse?
Pets of Celebrities and More

SUPPLEMENTS AT WHOLESALE PRICES

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** A NOTE FROM DONNA **

One of my pet peeves is puppy mills. A subscriber sent me a link that
allows you to sign a petition to stop this extreme form of physical and
psychological distress for dogs. Puppy mills supply pet stores and research
laboratories with a steady stream of animals. It's totally inhumane and
needs to be stopped. If you'd like to learn more or sign the petition,
here's the link shared by Rosa Brown.
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/AdoptOut/petition.html

Have a tail-wagging week!
Donna

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** HEALTH/HERBAL INFO **

TUNA FOR CATS? NO!

Tuna can be fatal to cats and is not something to be fed to them. I use the
broth from tuna to administer herbs at times or for a special treat.

The human variety of tuna fish contains an enzyme that destroys vitamin B1
(thiamine). Cats who regularly eat tuna can develop a vitamin B1 deficiency,
which results in neurological symptoms like dilated eyes, loss of
equilibrium, seizures and death if this vitamin is not replaced. The
scientific name of this disease is polioencephlomalacia.

Clearwater veterinarian Richard Brancato said that though most domestic cats
do enjoy fish, feeding them a diet of only tuna can cause serious disorders.

Although it is high in protein, tuna lacks sufficient amounts of certain
amino acids, mainly taurine, to maintain feline health. There is
insufficient calcium to balance the phosphorus; the ratio in canned tuna is
1-to-14.8. This results in bone disease.

Many essential vitamins such as A and most B vitamins are also lacking,
Brancato said. A common disease in cats fed a mainstay of canned tuna is
steatitis, or yellow fat disease, an inflammation of the fat tissue in the
body due to a deficiency of vitamin E.

Source:
St. Petersburg Times, published May 14, 2000

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** SUCCESS STORY **

RABBITS IN 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

Read more success stories.....find one that interests you!
http://www.theherbsplace.com/sspets.html
Pet Success Stories

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** HEALTH FOOD FOR PETS **

Health food for pets? Of course! If you believe that
what you eat makes a difference in "your" health,
then surely you can see why pets are getting so many
of the diseases of humans. What they use for pet
food is disgusting! It can't be food when you think
about the price you pay for it. Real food is essential
for good health in pets. We switched over 20 years
ago and have rarely had a vet bill. Healthy eating
produces a healthy animal. They also eat so much less
when they eat real food. Try the difference! Flint
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Health Food for Pets

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** BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL TIP **

DOG TOO ACTIVE & DISOBEDIENT
From: Tip World
http://www.topica.com/tipworld - Dog Training
Dog Training

QUESTION:
Subscriber Amanda writes, "Lucy-the-wonder-Doberman is almost two
years old. Despite the huge backyard to run in and frequent dog park
outings, she just is overactive to the point that it's out of control.
I've tried basic training classes--she's great there, but as soon as
we leave, she won't listen to me. She thinks the house is hers, and
the crate training I've been giving her since she was ten weeks old
has proved worthless. I constantly wear the battle scars of her
overactive playing and it really is limiting having people over or
taking her places... I need a way to let my "Lucy-fur" know that I
love her, but I'm the boss."

ANSWER:
Patience, patience, patience, dear Amanda. Large breeds turning two
are usually hitting their last stages of puppydom and are quite a
handful. They test a lot and can be quite trying. Your dog sounds like
she needs even more exercise. Have you considered taking more
obedience classes, but ones that are geared toward "fun control" of
your dog, such as agility or flyball? Without knowing more about your
situation, it doesn't sound like Lucy is convinced that you are the
boss since her behavior changes as soon as you leave dog training
class. A few private dog training sessions with the right one-on-one
dog trainer (where she or he teaches you some tricks for letting Lucy
know you're the one in the driver's seat) might be a worthy
investment.

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** FEATURED WEB LINK **

THINKING OF GETTING A HORSE?

Staten Island, NY-based Carpe Diem Equine Rescue
is the place to begin. they rescue abused, neglected
and slaughterbound horses, rehabilitate them and
adopt them into loving homes. The site features the
group's success stories in the Happy Endings section,
offers information about horse auctions and lists horses
for adoption. If you live in the area and want to help,
be sure to check out their volunteer opportunities.
http://www.equine911.org
Getting a Horse?

REEL PETS

Reel Pets is part of Animal Fair's entertainment complex.
If you want the latest on animals and animal-loving
celebrities from films, television, music and comedy, stop
by this site.

http://www.animalfair.com/reelpets_splash.html
Latest on Animals

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