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NATURAL PET NEWS
February 1, 2002 Edition
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This Issue's Table of Contents:

A NOTE FROM RANDAL
Spay/Neuter Resource

HEALTH/HERBAL INFO
Cocoa Mulch is Bad for Dogs

SUCCESS STORY
Rabbits: Diarrhea and Constipation

BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL TIP
Scratch This, Pussycat

FEATURED WEB LINKS
Does your Dog Get Car Sick?
Cleaning Kitty Accidents

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** A NOTE FROM RANDAL **

There's an organization we have mentioned before in this ezine and I want to
bring it before our subscribers again because it's such a critical issue for
those who love pets.

The issue is spaying/neutering. The organization is SpayUSA, a program of
The Pet Savers Foundation. This is a nationwide network and referral
service for affordable spay/neuter services to reduce the number of unwanted
cats and dogs and to stop their suffering.

Anyone who needs assistance finding low-cost spay/neuter services can
benefit from SpayUSA! You can now register for spay/neuter assistance
online or you can call the toll-free number, 1-800-248-SPAY.

Online: http://www.spayusa.org
Spay/Neuter

Until next time,

Randal

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** HEALTH/HERBAL INFO **

Cocoa Mulch is Bad for Dogs

Cocoa Mulch ( is a byproduct of chocolate manufacturing) is highly toxic to
dogs, who really like to eat it, so it should never be used for any reason.

Death has been reported in numerous dogs that have ingested cocoa mulch.
The shells contain a significant quantity of theobromine, chemically related
to caffeine. This is the same chemical that makes chocolate toxic to dogs.

Printed in Mother Earth News - by Kathryn Dickerson, DVM

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** SUCCESS STORY **

RABBITS: DIARRHEA AND CONSTIPATION

"I use your pet pages to help treat my rabbits with herbs. When they have
bouts of diarrhea, I always use the cooked carrots and apple. When they are
constipated, the apple works as well. Usually with the first application,
rarely does it take 2 applications to see a change. I have found that the
herbal remedies work effectively, and are usually on hand in my kitchen
cabinet." J.C. from Texas

Check out our Rabbit page at http://www.theherbsplace.com/rabbit.html
Rabbit Page

Read more success stories.....find one that interests you!
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Pet Success Stories

Editor's Note: Please give us your success stories! This is a large
encouragement to those just starting out or needing some reassurance for
large health problems they may have encountered.

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IS YOUR PET EATING DEAD FOOD?
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** BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL TIP **

SCRATCH THIS, PUSSYCAT!

Cats tearing up the furniture? Fortunately, there are compromises that
offer you and Tiger a win-win resolution to what may have become an
ongoing battle. An often used psychological tool with children applies
equally to our furry kids: Discourage bad behavior and encourage/reward
desirable behavior.

http://cats.about.com/library/weekly/aa040700a.htm

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DOES YOUR DOG GET CAR SICK?

Teach your dog car rides can be fun! Afterall, don't they associate the a
trip to the doctor with the car?

http://dogs.about.com/library/uc/uc_carride.htm

CLEANING KITTY ACCIDENTS

Here's some great tips for cleaning up poop, pee and barf.
Don't we kitty lovers all need a few of those?

http://cats.about.com/library/weekly/aa110201a.htm

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the advice and recommendations of a veterinarian. All stories and
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Blessings of Peace and Health to You Today!
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