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November 15, 2002 Edition

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Table of Contents:

A NOTE FROM RANDAL

Break Ground
Bloodmobile

HEALTH/HERBAL INFO
Doggy Bloodmobile Gives Pets A Shot At Altruism

TRAINING TIP
Dog - Size Matters
Cat - How To Bathe A Cat

BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL TIP
Dog - When Anxiety Attacks
Cat - Excessive Crying

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** A NOTE FROM RANDAL **

Hello Everyone,

Donna and I have been busy on the beginning of our new house. The plan is
to break ground next week. Weather permitting we should begin the
excavation and foundation work next week. We had to move the house from the
original spot we plan to build on. However, Donna redid the plan to suit
the new location because we had to change the garage and driveway entrance
too.

In the Health and Herbal section, I have a unique story you will want to
read on how some pets are giving blood. I was real surprised to read this
actually happens in Pennsylvania.

Hope you all have a nice holiday time and your pets get to enjoy those
special times too.

Thanks for your continued readership and support.

Until next time!
Randal

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** HEALTH/HERBAL INFO **
DOGGY BLOODMOBILE GIVES PETS A SHOT AT ALTRUISM
By TINA MOORE, AP Writer

QUAKERTOWN, Pennsylvania - Sport, an energetic English springer spaniel,
bounced onto the canine bloodmobile, his ears flopping.
Like Pavlov's dogs, experience had taught him to expect a treat and he was
already looking for it.

"I swear he knows," said Elaine Gorman, who brought Sport to the blood drive
at a school in Bucks County, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) from
Philadelphia. "He sees the bus and he knows he's going to get a treat."
For the rest of the story go to
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20021114/ap_wo_en_po/med_u
s_doggy_bloodmobile_1

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**TRAINING TIP**

HOW TO BATHE A CAT
Cats generally do a good job of keeping themselves clean, but for various
reasons, there will be occasions you'll need to bathe your kitty. It's not
as hard as you may think, once you both know the routine, so practice when
your cat is young.

For more details go to http://cats.about.com/library/howto/htbathe.htm href="http://cats.about.com/library/howto/htbathe.htm">

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** BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL TIP **

DOG - WHEN ANXIETY ATTACKS
Today we'll take a look at anxiety disorders in our pets.
Anxiety disorders are probably the most common complaint of dog owners
around the globe. An anxious dog will show his fear in many ways. It is up
to you, as a responsible dog owner, to recognize your dog's stress, and take
steps to either desensitize your dog, or protect him from stressful
situations. For more of the article go to
http://dogs.about.com/library/weekly/aa061002a.htm href="http://dogs.about.com/library/weekly/aa061002a.htm">

CAT - EXCESSIVE CRYING
There are many reasons why cats cry excessively. A healthy cat may cry a lot
because of loneliness and boredom. An older cat will cry excessively because
of illness or disorientation. A spoiled cat will cry incessantly because she
is constantly rewarded, usually with food, everytime she cries.

If your cat is crying excessively, the very first thing to do is have her
checked by a veterinarian for any possible illness or injury.

The older cat, losing her hearing, sight, or sense of smell, will sometimes
become disoriented and cry. She may not be able to find her food dish or her
bed. Place her food and water dish close to her bed and place the litterbox
in and easily followed path from her bed. Keep her bed close to yours at
nighttime so that you can occasionally reassure her.

Your cat will cry if there is a loss of a human loved one or loss of a
companion pet, be it another cat or a dog. Be patient and give her time. You
may want to consider getting her another playmate.

Some cats will cry excessively if you have been around a great deal and now
are frequently absent. It is better to condition your cat gradually to an
ever increasing amount of separation time. Also, getting a companion cat
will help.

Cats in heat will cry excessively! Neutering your cat will take care of her
vocalizations.

Your cat may cry because she is isolated from you at night. Give in and let
her sleep with you! If you do not want her on the bed, place her bed
alongside yours and consistently put her into it if she jumps on yours. She
will learn in time. When she does go to her own bed, be sure to reinforce
this good behavior with lots of praise and a terrific food tidbit.

Some cats exhibit more nocturnal behavior than others. If your cat cries at
night wanting you to play, try giving her more exercise during the early
evening hours so that she will sleep at night. If you get up to play with
her, you will inadvertently reinforce the continuation of this behavior.
Tough it out, give her lots of early evening exercise, and disregard her
nighttime requests!

If your cat is old and cries because she wants to get warm, place her
bedding over the top of a heating pad.

Article by King County Animal Services
http://www.metrokc.gov/lars/animal/Educate/cassidy/Cat/cat7.htm href="http://www.metrokc.gov/lars/animal/Educate/cassidy/Cat/cat7.htm">

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PROTECT YOUR PET FROM COMMON HOUSEHOLD DANGERS
Many common household items can pose a threat to animal companions. Even
some items specifically meant for pets could cause health problems. To
protect your pet, simply use common sense and take the same precautions you
would with a child. Although rodent poisons and insecticides are the most
common sources of companion animal poisoning, the following list of less
common but potentially toxic agents should be avoided if at all possible.

For the rest of the article go to http://www.hsus.org/ace/11840 href="http://www.hsus.org/ace/11840">

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