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NATURAL PET NEWS
May 1, 2002 Edition
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This Issue's Table of Contents:
A NOTE FROM RANDAL
Bark to Prevent Bites!
HEALTH/HERBAL INFO
Avoid Toxins and Fleas
SUCCESS STORIES
Heartworms are Gone
BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL TIP
Agression Basics
Kids and Cats
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Pet Shelter Network
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** A NOTE FROM RANDAL **
Hello everyone thanks so much for your continued readership and patronage of
our site and products. I am so amazed at how much our pets love us and
would seemingly do anything for us. With that thought in mind, it's really
hard to imagine someone could get our lovable friends to bite them.
The Humane Society has addressed a growing problem of young people being
bitten by dogs. Knowing that most pets don't want to bite a child or anyone
for that matter they have created a good tool to educate young people today..
Please read the following article and pass this information on or perhaps
find a way to get it into the hands of our educators that work with the
youth of today.
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BARK TO PREVENT BITES!
Every year, more than four million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs.
Most of those victims are children under the age of 13. Thanks to The
HSUS‚ new BARK (Be Aware, Responsible, and Kind) Dog Bite Prevention
Program, you can help keep kids safe around dogs, reduce the number of
dog-bite-related injuries in your community, and positively enhance the
bond between people and dogs. Developed by The HSUS‚s youth education
division, the BARK program is the only program of its kind that has been
proven effective in teaching elementary-school students how to behave
safely around dogs. Perfect for use by teachers, humane educators, and
parents, the BARK program consists of Dogs, Cats & Kids, a 25-minute
video, and a fun, easy-to-use 31-page activity book of lessons,
reproducible worksheets, and coloring pages designed to teach kids how to
avoid being bitten. The complete BARK Dog Bite Prevention Program costs
just $23.95. (The video and activity book can also be purchased separately
for $19.95 and $5.00 respectively.) Order online at
http://www.nahee.org
or send a check or money order to NAHEE, P.O. Box 362, East Haddam, CT
06423-0362.
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one overall good product that they or their pet(s) can take? We used to say
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Thanks for your support and encouragement. Please let us know if we can
ever be of service to you.
Until next time,
Randal
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** HEALTH/HERBAL INFO **
AVOID TOXINS AND FLEAS!
There are safe alternatives to the toxic chemicals often used for
controlling these pesky little creatures on your pet and in your home. And
that's important, because the worst toxins and environmental pollutants that
threaten pets are poisons that well-meaning owners regularly dip, spray,
powder, collar and shampoo directly onto and into their flea-bitten
companions.
How to Groom Pets for Fleas
Adapted from Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs &
Cats by Richard H. Pitcairn, D.V.M., Ph.D. & Susan Hubble Pitcairn
Fleas are the bane of many a beast. Fortunately, there are safe
alternatives to the toxic chemicals often used for controlling these pesky
little creatures on your pet and in your home. And that's important, because
the worst environmental pollutants that threaten pets are surely the poisons
that well-meaning owners regularly dip, spray, powder, collar and shampoo
directly onto and into their flea-bitten companions.Simple Solution:
Here are Dr. Pitcairn's recommendations for a natural flea repelling
shampoo, conditioner, powder, collar, and diet additive.
Flea Shampoo
Select a good-quality castile soap or a natural shampoo. Don't use shampoos
containing dandruff suppressors or any other chemical medicatin. Avoid pet
shampoos that kontain synthetic insecticides. If fleas are a problem, look
for natural pet shampoo containing flea-and insect-repellent herbs. Some
contain d-limonene, a natural extract from citrus fruits that will kill
fleas with minimal side-effects. Or you can make your own insect-repellent
shampoo by adding a few drops of essential oil of rosemary or eucalyptus to
a bottle of natural shampoo or castile {oap. (Do not apply these oils
directly to the skin. They are too irritating.)
Essential Oils:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/essential.html
Shampoo:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/pawpaw.html
Rosemary Conditioner
Rosemary tea, used by Anitra Frazier, author of The Natural Cat, makes
an excellent conditioner that promotes a glossy coat and helps to repel
fleas.
1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1 pint boiling water
Combine and steep for 10 minutes, covered. Strain and cool to body
temperature. Pour it over your pet after the final rinse. rub in and towel
dry without further rinsing.
Herbal Flea Powder
You'll find them in pet stores and natural food stores, or you can make your
own. Combine one part each of as many of these powdered herbs as you can
find: eucalyptus, rosemary, fennel, yellow dock, wormwood and rue. Put this
mixture in a shaker-top jar, such as a jar for parsley flakes.
Apply the flea powder sparingly to you pet's coat by brushing backward with
your hand or the comb and sprinkling it into the base of the hairs, especially
on the neck, back and belly. To combat severe infestations, use several times
a week. Afterward, put your animal friend outside for a while so the disgruntled
tenants vacate in the yard and not in your house.
Herbal Flea Collar
These are impregnated with insect-repellent herbal oils. Some are made to be
"recharged" with the oils and used again. Buy them at natural food stores.
Natural Skin Tonic
The animal herbalist Juliette de Bairacli-Levy recommends this lemon skin
tonic, which many of my clients successfully use on their pets for a general
skin toner, parasite repellent and treatment for mange.
Thinly slice a whole lemon, including the peel. Add it to 1 pint of
near-boiling water and let it steep overnight. The next day, sponge the
solution onto the animal's skin and let it dry. You can use this daily for
severe skin problems involving fleas. It is a source of natural flea-killing
substances like d-limonene and other healing ingredients found in the whole
lemon.
Brewer's Yeast and Garlic
Some studies show yeast supplementation significantly reduces flea numbers,
though others indicate no effect. My experience with using yeast is that it
has some favorable effect, particularly if the animal's health is good. You
can also rub it directly into the animal's hair. Many people also praise the
value of garlic as a flea repellent, though so far studies do not support
this.
NOTE: Please use caution in using essential oils for cats. More information can
be found at
http://www.theherbsplace.com/petseo.html
Also, remember the whole reason an insect bites a pet or human is because
they like the taste. The foods we or our pets consume set up a toxicity in
our bodies. The more unnatural our foods the more putridity and toxicity
that will be introduced into the bloodstream. Providing an organic natural
pet food can reduce the putridity in the bloodstream. This in turn lessens
the attraction of fleas and biting insects. For this reason, remember
changing the food is very important in your overall program to fight heart
worms naturally. For more information:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/frr.html
Personally, mosquitoes used to bite me all the time now after changing my
diet and taking natural health supplements for many years, I now rarely
ever get bitten by mosquitoes
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**SUCCESS STORIES**
HEARTWORMS ARE GONE!
"My dog, Bandit, was diagnosed with heartworms
last year after I took him for an appointment because
he was coughing and seemed to be getting weak.
The vet gave him 6 months to live. I didn't want to
use the chemical/drug method, so I went home and
contacted Donna Watkins at TheHerbsPlace.com. I
decided to use an herbal program and now here we
are a year later with a healthier dog and the heartworm
test showing totally clear! They're gone! We are so
happy." Robin
Read her story here:
http://myaccount.home.mindspring.com/BanditHeartworms.htm
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**HEALTHY *PET FOODS* MAKE A DIFFERENCE!**
You are what you eat applies to animals too. Do
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** BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL TIP **
AGGRESSION BASICS
Unfortunately, there is a widespread misunderstanding of what constitutes
aggressive behavior. Very often, what is labeled as “aggression” is
actually a useful and meaningful communication meant to avoid any violence.
And at times, we overlook the fact that should a dog feel the need to act in
a threatening way (whether to people, other dogs or other animals), there's
a reason.
http://www.flyingdogpress.com/aggressionbasics.html
KIDS AND CATS
Many people grow up with cats, but others fall in love later in life.
Parents who love cats want their children to love and respect this
magnificent species of animal. Here's a link that has articles to make the
parenting job easier and more fun while teaching our children how to
live kindly with cats.
http://cats.about.com/cs/kidsandcats/
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adoption is for you, check out the "Get Smart" section for helpful articles..
And if you have a pet that needs a new home, use the site's "Home Finder"
service.
http://www.petshelter.org
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DISCLAIMER:
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