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Natural Pet News
May 6, 2005 Edition

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A Note From Randal
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Hi Everyone,

Randal is in Oklahoma to visit his parents and our son, Benjamin. I stayed home with the business so he could have a real break and have the time he needs for the "to do" list that his parents have for him and plenty of time with Ben. He also has a brother and friends out there, so having a "real" break from the computer work is such a change of pace and I love making it happen for him.

I'm not chained to the computer, lest you think I'm slaving away here. I've taken some girl time and garden time. I love this time of year as things begin to bloom and my seeds begin to sprout. Many of you are on the mailing list for "A Touch of Nature" newsletter, so you hear a little bit about what's going on around our garden in my comments section. If you like the natural world, you might enjoy this twice-monthly mailing. Check it out here: http://www.theherbsplace.com/atn.html
A Touch of Nature

Have a meow of a day!
Donna

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Pet Safety
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New Vaccination Protocols -- A Review of the Literature

Be informed! Read this important information and alert friends and family to the dangers of vaccinating too often and with too many shots. Bob Rogers, D.V.M. has done an incredible job of researching and providing an alternative plan for pet immunizations.

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Pet Health News
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Stools Can Reveal A Lot About Your Pet's Health

Since pet owners do a lot of poop scooping, it would be nice to know what to look for if stools gave indicators of your pet's health.

From your stool you may be able to get clues about diet, gastrointestinal health, and even anxiety levels.

Are the stools black, brown, green or pale colored? Pencil thin? Although this article is about people stools, the information is beneficial.

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Stools Can Reveal A Lot About Your Health

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Dogs Behavioral and Training
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What Your Dog Is Trying To Tell You

For most of my thirty years as a dog trainer, I thought dog training, and in particular working with problem dogs, meant first and foremost changing the dog's behavior; a "fix-the- dog-to-make-things-better" approach. But the more I became aware of the inner emotional dynamic that was running a dog's behavior, and how this was also the basis of a dog's relationship with his owner, I began to see the underlying emotional interplay going on between dog and human. I began to realize that the dog, particularly through problem or idiosyncratic behavior, was in truth only expressing the deepest feelings of his owner, and which his owner was generally unaware he or she was carrying.

If this concept intrigues you, visit the website for the rest of the article and find more articles of interest while you are there

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Cats Behavioral and Training
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Your cat will learn proper behavior once he knows what you expect from him. As Elizabeth Randolph explains in her book, How to Be Your Cat's Best Friend your cat will learn through "patient, repeated demonstration, reward and frequent vocal reinforcement".

Teaching Not to Scratch or "Soft Paw"

During quiet quality time together when your cat is on your lap and starts to knead you and his claws begin to dig into your skin is the best time to teach your cat "Soft Paw". To do this simply take your finger and gently stroke over your cat's paw over and over until the claws retract while gently saying in a soothing voice "Soft Paw_____, that's Soft Paw".

You may need to repeat this several times over a period of weeks or months but your cat will learn not to scratch. I never used a food reward when teaching "Soft Paw". Unlike with trick training, in behavior training your cat you are showing him what you expect from him on a regular basis. Gentle stroking and the sound of your voice gently telling him how good he he is when he does "Soft Paw" should be reward enough.

For instance, after telling him to "Use Soft Paws ____", as he retracts his claws say Good____, that's a Good Soft Paw_____!

After teaching my cat "Soft Paw" he never scratched me while kneading me or any other time again except for one time when I was playing with him over by his scratching post and he was very excited and I got my hand in the way. I of course, was the one totally at fault and took 100% of the blame as I should have!

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Pets - Allergies & Skin/Coat Problems

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Do Pets Go To Heaven?

A book, "There Is Eternal Life For Animals," by Niki Behrikis Shanahan, says they do and is based on Bible Scripture and endorsed by Rev. Jack Van Impe. According to the Bible, all animals go to heaven! This well-researched book is a comfort for those who have lost a pet.

Animal Prayer Guide

Also by the above author, in this book you'll find sample prayers for saying grace over your pet's food, prayers for sick and lost pets. Daily prayers, prayers for emergencies, for traveling, special occasions, pray for all animals everywhere and animal shelters. Now you can have special blessing services for your animal companions. Anoint them with oil. This book gives sample services for Blessing of the Animals, Animal Dedications, and Memorial Services.

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Good News Pet Story
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Herbs Helped Rabbit Give Birth

"I want to thank you for this website. It has been most helpful for my pregnant doe. She was in labor and stopped giving birth for 15 hours. I went and bought a lavender plant and gave her a little of the flowers. Within 4 hours she had 5 babies born. Peanut Butter (the mother doe) and my whole family say THANK YOU!" J.H.

Rubber Duck Removed from Dog After 5 Years

A rubber duck sat in a dog's stomach for five years before being removed by Swedish vets. The owner of Apollo, a Boxer, assumed the toy had dissolved in his stomach over the years. When the dog began vomiting and refused to drink, the owner, from the Swedish town of Ostersund, took the animal to a vet and the toy was removed. The duck had turned black and was rock hard.

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Herbal Heartworm Prevention And Treatment
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We want dog owners to know! There are natural alternatives for heartworm. Prevention and treatment programs. Get individualized help from Robin Sockness who has helped over 700 dogs in the past few years.

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Help for Heartworms

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© 2005 Randal J. Watkins
The stories, suggestions, and information in this newsletter are not meant to diagnose or prescribe. If your pet has a medical problem, you may want the advice and recommendations of a veterinarian. All stories and information content that is passed along in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily endorsed by its sponsor, "HealthyPetCorner.com."

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