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NATURAL PET NEWS
July 19, 2003 Edition

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A NOTE FROM RANDAL
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Hi Everyone,

I am real excited that animals will be used less and less now for drug
research due to the introduction of a new software program. More
information is below.

Thanks to all of you for making Natural Pet News go over the 4,500 mark in
subscribers. Without your loyal readership we couldn't do it. Have a great
summer!

Until next time,


Randal

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PETS IN THE NEWS
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SOFTWARE REPLACING ANIMALS IN DRUG RESEARCH
by Deborah Kleeman

The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) has begun using a computer
program that will allow the organization to reduce the number of experiments
it conducts on animals by approximately 90%.

The program ˜ Drug Discovery Assistant (DDA) ˜ enables medical researchers
to test the suitability of selected molecules for use as drugs by checking
the molecules against databases containing information about diabetes,
dyslipidemia, central nervous system diseases and cardiovascular system
disorders.

"Now only two or three of the trials (for each drug) will be conducted on
animals, compared to between 20 and 30 in the past," CDRI Director C. M.
Gupta told a British Broadcasting Corporation reporter.

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PET HEALTH NEWS
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CATS AND FLEAS: WHICH REPELLENTS ARE SAFE?

Adapted from „50 Simple Ways to Pamper your Cat‰ By Arden Moore (Storey
Books, 2000) from www.care2.com/channels/solutions/pets/828

Flea powders containing pyrethrins (derived from chrysanthemums) have been
generally considered „safe‰, but research has shown that these powders can
be ingested by cats during grooming. Avoid them.

Although feeding raw garlic to your dog is a tried-and-true remedy for
canine fleas, research now suggests that garlic and cats don‚t mix. Avoid
using raw garlic with your feline: it can cause a dangerous form of anemia
and even lead to death.

The safest methods of flea control begin with the environment:

Wash your cat‚s bedding and any area rugs frequently. Fleas can‚t swim and
hot water will kill them.

Vacuum often and dispose of bags in an airtight container, or freeze them
first to kill flea, eggs, and larvae.

Beneficial nematodes may be used to dust your lawn. These creatures will
infest and kill fleas, but are harmless to pets and humans.

The best defense against fleas seems to be a healthy overall immune system.
Keep your cat in top form by feeding her a diet rich in omega-3 and omega-6
oils, including a small amount of brewer‚s yeast to meals, and avoiding
over-processed foods with by-products.

If your cat already has fleas, bathe her with a mild detergent once a week
to remove adult fleas, larvae, and eggs. Groom her with a flea comb between
baths. Dip the comb in water after every stroke to drown any fleas you comb
out.


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DOG TRAINING/BEHAVIORAL HELP
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ESTABLISHING WHO IS BOSS!

Great article on proven methods to establish who is the leader you or the dog!


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CAT TRAINING/BEHAVIORAL HELP
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ANKLE BITING CATS!

Short piece on why cats bite ankles -


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DANGER: PROHEART 6 KILLS DOGS

Danny was a perfectly healthy five-year-old part Golden Retriever mix who
was energetic and happy. He would spend his days swimming in the creek
behind our suburban home, playing fetch with my son, and lounging about like
any other pampered pet. Early this spring, we decided to switch to a new
heartworm preventative called Proheart 6, which was supposed to be better
because one injection would last all summer. The only problem is that it
killed Danny.

Visit the for more details and links to forum posts, vet information
and more:
Editor's Note: The link to the FDA doesn't contain anything about ProHeart 6
anymore.


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A GOOD NEWS PET STORY
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LUCKY TO BE ALIVE
"This is Lumie, he is 11 years young and lucky to still be around. I had
suspected he had heartworm and began giving him herbs but was not sure of
the dosage or combinations. When his abdomen bloated up the vets confirmed
it was heartworm and removed 12 pounds of liquid from him! They assured me
it would return in 2-6 weeks. They advised me to put Lumie to death but as
he still had a strong will to live, wagged his tail, ate and put on a good
show when he knew it mattered, I decided against it. Then I found out about
Bandit's treatment and began a daily regime with Lumie. He has been on herbs
for 4 months now. It has been a long haul. For awhile he couldn't walk and
I gave him herbs and chiropractor treatments. Even during this time it was
evident Lumie wasn't giving up and therefore I decided I couldn't give up
either. Because of Robin's help Lumie is doing great. He is still on the
herbs and the vet doctors are flabbergasted, they just shake their heads in
disbelief. I'm told he looks like an entirely different dog by my friends
and neighbors and he constantly seems to be improving. Thanks to Robin,
Lumie's quality of life is better than ever. Lumie and I are very grateful
for the quality time she has given us!"


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