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NATURAL PET NEWS
May 14, 2001 Edition

This Issue's Table of Contents:

A NOTE FROM DONNA
Beaks, Bones and Blood

HEALTH/HERBAL INFO
Are Onions Dangerous for Pets?

SUCCESS STORY
Hard Bump on Dog's Skin

BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL TIP
Top 10 Dog Breeds

FEATURED WEB LINKS
Breed Selector
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

SUPPLEMENTS AT WHOLESALE PRICES

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** A NOTE FROM DONNA **

I thought I'd include somebody else's comments in this section for this
issue. Robin Sockness emailed me with this insight into the pet food
industry. Robin is the one who sent us the Heartworm Success Story with her
dog, Bandit.

From Robin:
BEAKS, BONES, BLOOD & MORE
Do you realize that's what's in most pet foods?

I had a conversation recently with someone who does home improvement work
for an owner of a local chicken processing plant. Let me warn you, this is
not a pretty picture --- but if you have pets, you need to know!

The guy explained what big money was being made at this chicken processing
plant. He mentioned how they even sold off the unusable parts of the
chickens to pet food manufacturers. Those parts that cannot be sold for
human consumption.

The blood that is drained from the chickens is stored in 55 gallon drums and
when sold for dog and cat food, along with the legs, feet, feathers, beaks,
eyes, etc. Nothing is sent to landfills.

Every single part that you don't find in the meat department of your grocery
store is sold to the pet food industry. I inquired about cleanliness. No
care is taken to even keep the food from spoiling.

Next time you read the label on your favorite brand of pet food, perhaps you
will think again what they mean by "chicken by-products," and when you do, I
hope you'll choose a natural pet food that uses ingredients to build health
in your pet, rather than destroy it." Robin Sockness

This information, along with the heartworm success story, is on Robin's
site: http://myaccount.home.mindspring.com/BanditHeartworms.htm

This is why we use and sell Flint River Ranch. It's so important what we
feed our pets and in the long run, good food costs much less! Read more
about Flint River Ranch foods: http://www.theherbsplace.com/frr.html
Healthy Pet Foods

Have a good week --- anyhow! :-)
Donna

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** HEALTH/HERBAL INFO **

ARE ONIONS DANGEROUS FOR DOGS AND CATS?

Is it true that they can cause red urine and kidney failure?
Are onions a deadly vegetable?

Whether fresh, cooked, or dehydrated, onions can be
very toxic to all dogs and cats.

Read the entire article: (you may have to copy and paste
this long url to get every bit of it :-)
http://www.vetcentric.com/reference/displayFAQ.cfm?ARTICLE=Why%20are%20onion
s%20dangerous%20for%20dogs%20and%20cats%3F
www.vetcentric.com/reference/displayFAQ.cfm?ARTICLE=Why%20are%2
0onions%20dangerous%20for%20dogs%20and%20cats%3F - Dangerous Onions

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** SUCCESS STORY **

HARD BUMP ON DOG

"I noticed a hard bump on the side of my dog, Tasha,
and was concerned. I decided to try a natural approach
and began using TEA TREE OIL four (4) times a day. I
also added BLACK OINTMENT beginning the next evening.
I applied that four (4) times a day also. I noticed it was
shrinking in a couple of days. ONE WEEK LATER, Tasha's
bump is completely gone...zappo...it is gone! No trace of it.
Great news!" Margot

Read more about Tea Tree Oil:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/teatree.html
Tea Tree Oil

Read more about Black Ointment:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/herbsalv.html
Black Ointment

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

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** BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL TIP **

TOP 10 DOG BREEDS

The American Kennel Club's annual registration report shows a shift in
popularity from larger to smaller breeds. Six of the top ten breeds are now
small to medium size.

1. Labs
2. Golden Retrievers
3. German Shepherd
4. Dachshunds
5. Beagles
6. Poodles
7. Yorkies
8. Chihuahuas
9. Boxers
10. Shih Tzu

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** FEATURED WEB LINKS **

BREED SELECTOR

Answer some questions and this site will tell you
what breed of dog would be best for you!
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm
Breed Selector

BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Seeking a time when all animals born will be loved and wanted...... Best
Friends, the largest animal sanctuary in the world located in southern Utah
at Angel Canyon. It houses abused cats, dogs, and various other animals.
Some need only stay for a short while to recuperate before they are placed
with a loving family, while some find a permanent home there.

There are plenty of things to do at the Best Friends website: read articles
on the ethics and practicalities of animal shelters, take a photo or video
tour of the sanctuary, learn how to help animals locally, chat with other
animal lovers on their message board, actually adopt one of their animals.
You are in for a truly heart-warming experience when you visit this site.

http://www.bestfriends.org/
Best Friends Sanctuary

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The stories, suggestions, and information in this newsletter
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you may want the advice and recommendations of a veterinarian. All stories
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Blessings of Peace and Health to You Today!
Randal and Donna Watkins
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