Flint River Ranch: Super premium natural oven-baked formula. This process acts as a "pre-digest" of the kibble, resulting in less strain for the animal's digestive system and greater degree of nutrient absorption. All natural ingredients include chicken meat with lamb and fish, whole grains of wheat, rice and millet, vitamins and chelated minerals along with flax seed and herbs for super nutrition. No by-products, chemical preservatives or anything artificial.
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April 6, 2005 Edition

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Hi Everyone,

Our Cat, Skipper, Has a Green Goatee! It must be because he chose an herbal home to live in? Or maybe because Spirulina is a green seaweed? We put it on his meal because of its high nutritional value and he loves it because it smells fishy. We've been trying to get a picture of him when he finishes his meal but it's sure hard to get a shot without having those eyes reflect
the light. My wife's diligence paid off and we got a good one! Visit our photo gallery here and take a look at our precious, cute, and loveable Skipper:

http://www.thefrugallife.com/gallery/cats/P1150011
Skipper Loves Spirulina

If you want more about Spirulina, here's a link for that:
http://www.theherbsplace.com/spirulina.asp
Skipper's Spirulina

On a sadder note, the HSUS needs our help in stopping Canada from continuing to slaughter baby seals. Go to their site to sign their pledge that you won’t eat or purchase Canadian sea food (they explain on their site how this is connected). This will surely help stop this senseless killing of baby seals.
http://www.hsus.org
Protect the Seals

Please help spread the word - Together we can make a difference!

Have a tail-wagging day!

Randal

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Scientists' Curiosity May Have Killed the Cat Allergy - From Reuters

A new chemical compound, part cat and part human, may provide an end to misery-making cat allergies, U.S. researchers reported this week in the journal Nature Medicine.

They said their approach in creating the compound might work against more dangerous allergies, such as deadly reactions to peanuts.

The compound, tested in mice bred to be allergic to cats, virtually shut down the histamine reaction that caused the uncomfortable symptoms of cat allergies such as runny eyes, sneezing and itching, Dr. Andrew Saxon of UCLA and his colleagues reported.

For more details go here:
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/latimests/20050402/ts_latimes/scientistscuriositymayhavekilledthecatallergy

Scientists’ Curiosity May Have Killed the Cat Allergy

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Dogs Behavioral and Training
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Choosing the Right Dog

There's one problem with adopting a dog from an animal shelter: The selection of available canine companions can overwhelm you! Man's best friends come in all shapes, sizes, and, of course, personalities.

The good news is that almost any shelter dog can make a wonderful, lifelong companion for you and your family. The bad news is that some of those bundles of energy will make less appropriate pets for you than others.

The key is simply knowing what to look for. Here are a few things to think about:

Examine Yourself

Choosing the right dog generally means identifying the type of animal that matches your lifestyle and wants. If you live alone in a small, third-floor apartment, for instance, adopting a large, active retriever mix might not be the best choice. Conversely, if you have a family of four and are looking for a companion to match your active lifestyle, such an animal may be perfect. A dog's size, exercise requirements, friendliness, assertiveness, and compatibility with children should all figure . . .

For more details go here:
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Choosing the Right Dog

Help For A Hyper Dog?

As with people, animals have different energy levels, but sometimes the nervous system is just overactive and that can be helped by supporting it with natural herbs and supplements. Find something to calm your hyper pet's nervous system here:
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Cats Behavioral and Training
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Choosing the Right Cat

You may have heard the saying, "You own a dog, you feed a cat." It's true that cats value their independence a bit more than their canine counterparts. But if you've ever been around cats, you already know they crave and require love and companionship.

Cats make wonderful pets and most will easily adjust to a variety of lifestyles and living spaces. Every cat is a true individual, though, so it's important to take the time to choose a four-footed friend who's right for you. A cat's personality, age, and appearance, as well as the kinds of pets you already have at home, are all things you should keep in mind when making your selection.

Choose a Personality

Stroll past a few cat cages at the shelter, and you'll notice that some cats meow for special attention, while others simply lie back and gaze at you with an air of superiority. There are as many different personalities of cats as there are cats in the shelter. Which disposition is best for you? You have to decide.

But regardless of individual personality, look for a cat who's playful, active, alert, and comfortable while being held and stroked. At the shelter, ask an adoption counselor for assistance when you wish to spend some time with individual cats. Keep in mind that, because they are in an unfamiliar environment, some cats who are usually quite social may be frightened or passive while . . .

For more of this article go here:
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Choosing the Right Cat

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This stuff really does work. Don't be fooled by the low cost. This superior concentrated natural bacterial-enzyme cleaning product has a fresh lemon scent and will remove nasty odors and stains from all animals, even skunks.
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Pet Force for Stains and Odors

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Fish & Chips Adult Dog Food - Allergy Formula for Food-Sensitive Dogs

Need another flavor for your favorite dog. Try our Fish and Chips Dog Food. This food contains no wheat, corn, or chicken. The same Flint River quality and ingredients you have grown to trust.

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Eat, Drink and Wag Your Tail - by Pamela Berger

My website features information on a film I made with Dr. Richard Pitcairn, of 18 vignettes about improving the lives of our dogs through nutrition and it began only after my own dog died of cancer at a young age. Segments range from success stories, recipes, mini lessons in dog health to a trip to Italy to see what the European dogs eat...Although it tackles a serious issue of diminished health in our dogs, the segments are lighthearted and fun, meant to educate while keeping us laughing along the way.
Please feel free to visit my website to learn more. Thanks for your time and consideration.

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Eat, Drink and Wag Your Tail

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From the Street to Heartworms to Healthy!

Buddy is a lovable mutt that we took off the streets. He took to living with us like he had been ours forever. We thought we did everything right with Buddy, but a very brief lapse in his routine heartworm treatment was all it took. In mid-July 2004, we got the sad news from the Vet that Buddy had a full blown case of heartworm.  The Vet went on to voice concerns over
his heart, saying that it "didn't sound too good."  Having tested positive for heartworm on the "blood drop test" our Vet immediately drew some blood for a lab analysis, and prepared a slide to look for signs of the
microfilaria that adult worms produce.  We overheard him call an assistant over to look at the blood sample as he said, "Look - you can see tons of microfilaria." 

Buddy's story has a great ending and his owner has taken the time to document and write a beautiful story about it along with pictures. If you'd like to read "the rest of the story," here's the link to Bandit's Buddies website with Buddy's story at the top of the page:

http://www.banditsbuddies.com/buddies.shtml
From the Street to Heartworms to Healthy!

Heartworm Prevention information is on the above site also at this link:
http://www.banditsbuddies.com/maintenance.shtml
Heartworm Prevention Information

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