Natural Flea Bath

Here is an easy to make all natural flea bath

Ingredients:

• One Lemon
• Water  (about a quart)

Spray Bottle, sponge or pet brush

Bring water to boil. Remove from heat

Add a sliced lemon to the pot and steep over night

Sponge, spray or brush onto pet

Repeat daily or as needed

Why this works: lemons contain Limonene a fleas repellent and killer. 

Won't harm pets in this diluted state.

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Feline Kidney Disease Treatment

Kidney Disease? Your vet may have given you the wrong advice
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If your cat has Kidney Failure, most Veterinarians will advise that you place your cat on a low protein diet. Yet, there are no studies showing that restricting protein will prevent further deterioration of kidney function.

In fact Veterinary Cat Specialists are now advising to not restrict protein - they are advising to maintain protein levels and restrict phosphorus, the nutrient in animal protein that is damaging the Kidneys.

Restricting protein causes a variety of problems:

•    Muscle wasting throughout the body. Your cat’s legs will be weaker, making it more difficult for your cat to walk. 

•    Your cat can become Anemic as a component of red blood cells (hemoglobin) is made up of protein. 

•    Your cat can have a decreased immune system – key components called Immunoglobulins are made of protein. 

•    Your cat may also have delayed ability to heal tissue – the cellular processes that perform this are made in part with protein. 


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Some of what to do
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SOLUTIONS

FLUID, FLUID, FLUID. The most important thing that you can do for your pet with renal failure is to maintain adequate hydration. Offer lots of fresh water. Make the switch to canned food. Look at adding in a water fountain.

PHOSPHORUS REDUCTION:

In early stages of Kidney Disease, the single biggest mineral which damages the kidneys is phosphorus. This mineral speeds up destruction of the remaining kidney cells. Feed a diet lower in phosphorus and use phosphorus binders.

ALOH. Aluminum Hydroxide (ALOH) is a phosphorus binder that is used to reduce phosphorus levels in cats and dogs with renal failure. This product is odorless and tasteless and can be mixed with food (it must be administered with food). This is a dose-to-effect medication. A 2001 study by Peter Markewell (BSc, BVetMed, MRCVS) for the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition found that "...using a phosphate- and protein-restricted diet, in combination with oral phosphorus-binding agents in those cats in which control of hyperphosphatemia [high phosphorus] and RHPTH [renal secondary hyperparathyroidism] was not achieved by diet alone, resulted in more than doubling of average survival time from the commencement of treatment." The ALOH dose is ¼ teaspoon per 10 lbs daily. The Generic Aluminum Hydroxide Gel Powder can be ordered online at www.thrivingpets.com.

You might also want to try NuVet Plus very low in phosphorus but high in the nutrition your cat needs. 

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USDA Cracks Down on Internet Pet Sales

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USDA Cracks Down on Internet Pet Sales
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Source: MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

 The Agriculture Department is cracking down on dog breeders who sell puppies over the Internet, issuing new regulations that will force them to apply for federal licenses.

The rules announced Tuesday would subject dog owners who breed more than four females and sell the puppies online, by mail or over the phone to the same oversight faced by wholesale animal breeders.

 The idea behind the new rules, says USDA's Kevin Shea, is that either government inspectors or buyers see the animals with their own eyes before they are sold.

Shea, administrator of the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, says the agency is responding to a 2010 USDA inspector general's report that uncovered grisly conditions at so-called "puppy mills" around the country. The report recommended that the department tighten the animal welfare laws — written more than four decades ago, long before the advent of the Internet — to cut down on unscrupulous breeders.

 The rules are targeted to dog breeders but could affect breeders of other animals too. The Agriculture Department estimates that up to 4,640 dog breeders could be affected by the rule, along with about 325 cat breeders and up to 75 rabbit breeders.

Animal protection groups cheered the move. Wayne Pacelle, president of The Humane Society of the United States, said he has been working on the issue for almost two decades. While mail-order dog sales were a problem before popular use of the Internet, online sales have made the problem much worse, he said.

"There are hundreds of thousands of dogs languishing in small wire cages, denied vet care and exposed to the elements that literally had no protection under federal law," Pacelle said. "This turns that around."

reprinted by Tania Lawson   www.happytalespets.com

Proctor and Gamble Voluntary Pet Food Recall

P&G Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of Dry Pet Food Due to Possible Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 14, 2013 - The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily recalled specific lots of dry pet food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These lots were distributed in the United States and represent roughly one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of annual production. No Salmonella-related illnesses have been reported to date in association with these product lots.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

This issue is limited to the specific dry pet food lot codes listed below. This affects roughly one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of total annual production. The affected product was distributed to select retailers across the United States. These products were made during a 10 day window at a single manufacturing site. P&G’s routine testing determined that some products made during this time frame have the potential for Salmonella contamination. As a precautionary measure, P&G is recalling the potentially impacted products made during this time frame. No other dry dog food, dry cat food, dog or cat canned wet food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement.

P&G is retrieving these products as a precautionary measure. Consumers who purchased a product listed below should stop using the product and discard it and contact P&G toll-free at 800-208-0172 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST), or via website at www.iams.com or www.eukanuba.com. Media Contact: Jason Taylor 513-622-1111.

Products affected by this announcement:

EUKANUBA DRY DOG FOODS

Description	Size	Lot Code	UPC Code	Best-by Date
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Large Breed Mature Adult	15 LB	31874177	19014270156	6Nov14
	30 LB	31874177	19014270309	6Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Maintenance Mature Adult	30 LB	31954177	19014149308	14Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Maintenance Puppy	16.5 LB	31884177	19014042234	7Nov14
	33 LB	31884177	19014609468	7Nov14
	5 LB	31884177	19014039852	7Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Small Breed Adult	16 LB	31904177	19014010516	9Nov14
	4 LB	31904177	19014039722	9Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Base Small Breed Puppy	16 LB	31944177	19014010509	13Nov14
	4 LB	31874177	19014039678	6Nov14
	40 LB	31874177	19014011070	6Nov14
		31944177	19014011070	13Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Breed Specific Boxer Adult	36 LB	31944177	19014019588	13Nov14
		31954177	19014019588	14Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Breed Specific Chihuahua Adult	4 LB	31884177	19014607037	7Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Breed Specific Labrador Retriever Adult	36 LB	31954177	19014019564	14Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Premium Performance 30/20 Adult	33 LB	31884177	19014609475	7Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Professional Feeding Bag Small Breed Puppy	44 LB	31874177	19014113194	6Nov14
Eukanuba Dog Food Weight Control Large Breed Adult	30 LB	31894177	19014269303	8Nov14
		31924177	19014269303	11Nov14

IAMS DRY DOG FOODS

Description	Size	Lot Code	UPC Code	Best-by Date
Iams Dog Food Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult	13.3 LB	31884177	19014612017	7Nov14
		31904177	19014612017	9Nov14
		31924177	19014612017	11Nov14
		31934177	19014612017	12Nov14
		31944177	19014612017	13Nov14
	2.9 LB	31944177	19014700165	13Nov14
	25.7 LB	31884177	19014700646	7Nov14
		31894177	19014700646	8Nov14
		31904177	19014700646	9Nov14
		31914177	19014700646	10Nov14
		31934177	19014700646	12Nov14
	5 LB	31904177	19014612635	9Nov14
		31914177	19014612635	10Nov14
Iams Dog Food Healthy Naturals Weight Control Adult	13.3 LB	31894177	19014612024	8Nov14
Iams Dog Food Premium Protection Chicken Adult	12.1 LB	31894177	19014611362	8Nov14
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Large Breed Mature Adult	30 LB	31884177	19014611331	7Nov14
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Large Breed Senior Plus	13.3 LB	31934177	19014612000	12Nov14
	26.2 LB	31934177	19014700615	12Nov14
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Large Chunks Adult	15 LB	31944177	19014610815	13Nov14
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Small Breed Adult	13.3 LB	31874177	19014610990	6Nov14
		31894177	19014610990	8Nov14
		31924177	19014610990	11Nov14
	3.1 LB	31874177	19014700110	6Nov14
		31894177	19014700110	8Nov14
	5 LB	31874177	19014612055	6Nov14
		31894177	19014612055	8Nov14
		31924177	19014612055	11Nov14
Iams Dog Food ProActive Health Small Breed Puppy	5 LB	31904177	19014700943	9Nov14

IAMS DRY CAT FOODS

Description	Size	Lot Code	UPC Code	Best-by Date
Iams Cat Food Healthy Naturals Chicken Adult	16 LB	31874177	19014611881	6Nov14
		31944177	19014611881	13Nov14
	5 LB	31874177	19014612697	6Nov14
		31944177	19014612697	13Nov14
Iams Cat Food Healthy Naturals Weight Control Adult	5 LB	31894177	19014612703	8Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Chicken Adult	10.8 LB	31864177	19014612086	5Nov14
		31904177	19014612086	9Nov14
		31914177	19014612086	10Nov14
		31924177	19014612086	11Nov14
		31944177	19014612086	13Nov14
	17.4 LB	31864177	19014611836	5Nov14
		31864177	19014611836	5Nov14
		31914177	19014611836	10Nov14
		31924177	19014611836	11Nov14
		31944177	19014611836	13Nov14
	3.2 LB	31904177	19014612659	9Nov14
		31924177	19014612659	11Nov14
		31934177	19014612659	12Nov14
		31944177	19014612659	13Nov14
	5.7 LB	31864177	19014612499	5Nov14
		31914177	19014612499	10Nov14
		31924177	19014612499	11Nov14
		31944177	19014612499	13Nov14
	6.3 LB	31944177	19014611621	13Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Chicken Kitten	17.4 LB	31904177	19014611867	9Nov14
	3.2 LB	31904177	19014612628	9Nov14
		31954177	19014612628	14Nov14
	5.7 LB	31904177	19014612505	9Nov14
		31904177	19014612505	9Nov14
		31954177	19014612505	14Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Digestive Care Adult	16 LB	31904177	19014611904	9Nov14
		31954177	19014611904	14Nov14
	3 LB	31904177	19014700202	9Nov14
		31954177	19014700202	14Nov14
	5 LB	31904177	19014612451	9Nov14
		31954177	19014612451	14Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Hairball Adult	16 LB	31874177	19014611911	6Nov14
		31954177	19014611911	14Nov14
	3.1 LB	31884177	19014700219	7Nov14
		31914177	19014700219	10Nov14
		31954177	19014700219	14Nov14
	5 LB	31874177	19014612420	6Nov14
		31884177	19014612420	7Nov14
		31914177	19014612420	10Nov14
		31934177	19014612420	12Nov14
		31954177	19014612420	14Nov14
	9.8 LB	31894177	19014612161	8Nov14
		31914177	19014612161	10Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Hairball Mature Adult	5 LB	31954177	19014612604	14Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Weight Control & Hairball Adult	16 LB	31884177	19014612147	7Nov14
		31914177	19014612147	10Nov14
		31924177	19014612147	11Nov14
		31934177	19014612147	12Nov14
		31944177	19014612147	13Nov14
	2.9 LB	31914177	19014700240	10Nov14
		31924177	19014700240	11Nov14
		31934177	19014700240	12Nov14
		31944177	19014700240	13Nov14
		31954177	19014700257	14Nov14
	5 LB	31884177	19014612789	7Nov14
		31914177	19014612789	10Nov14
		31924177	19014612789	11Nov14
		31934177	19014612789	12Nov14
		31954177	19014612789	14Nov14
	5.5 LB	31924177	19014611652	11Nov14
	9.8 LB	31884177	19014612130	7Nov14
		31914177	19014612130	10Nov14
		31924177	19014612130	11Nov14
		31934177	19014612130	12Nov14
		31944177	19014612130	13Nov14
Iams Cat Food ProActive Health Weight Control Adult	16 LB	31874177	19014612178	6Nov14
		31934177	19014612178	12Nov14
	5 LB	31874177	19014612680	6Nov14
		31934177	19014612680	12Nov14
	9.8 LB	31874177	19014612123	6Nov14
Iams Cat Food Professional Feeding Bag Chicken Adult	33 LB	31914177	19014105458	10Nov14
		31944177	19014105458	13Nov14

A note to pet owners. Flint River Ranch has never had a recall on Pet Foods and never will because of how their pet foods are made and where their ingredients come from.  Maybe you might want to switch to Flint River Ranch all natural dog and cat food which is delivered fresh to you door in the continental USA

Order at http://www.frrco.com/aaaa2333 and please don't forget the code aaaa2333 for distributor Tania Lawson.

NuVet Plus Provides Proper Nutrition For Pets

NuVet Plus natural cold pressed supplements made in FDA Labs 

Providing Proper Nutrition for your pets
These days we all want to get away from harsh chemical and
hopefully neutralize the effect these chemicals have on our pets

1. Proper Digestion.
Digestive enzymes (like Papain and Alpha Amylase) are key ingredients for proper food breakdown and assimilation. Alfalfa is considered to be a very nutritious herb, and is used to increase appetite, alleviate certain allergic reactions and help poor digestion. In its naturally balanced form it can help absorption of nutrients, and neutralizes intestinal track acidity. In conjunction with Blue Green Algae it can help heal intestinal ulcers, liver disorders, high blood pressure, Anemia, body breath odor, and cancer.

2. Energy Levels.
Chicken Liver is good for anemia and aids in building healthy red blood cells. It is known to increase energy, fight liver disorders, and help relieve stress in the body. Whey Protein provides another excellent source of protein and is critical in building and maintaining muscle mass and other necessary metabolic functions.

3. Resistance to Disease.
Beta-Carotene is converted to Vitamin A and becomes a powerful free radical scavenger in the body. Free radicals are known to damage healthy organs and cause a variety of health problems. Shark Cartilage contains collagen and glycosaminoglycans. This combination makes shark cartilage a powerful anti-inflammatory and wound-healing agent that is non-toxic and has no known side-effects. Studies performed at the Massachusetts Institute for Technology have shown that shark cartilage contains a protein that impedes the formation of blood vessels to tumors.The shark cartilage in NuVet Plus® is obtained from non-endangered species, and is sourced from a renewable fishing industry in the Atlantic.

4. Proper Organ and Nerve Function. 
Selenium is an essential trace mineral that is able to inhibits the oxidation of lipids (fats) and has been found to function as a preventative against the formation of certain types of tumors. Vitamin B12 maintains fertility, promotes normal growth and development, and prevents nerve damage by maintaining the fatty sheaths that protect nerve endings.

5. Healthy Joints and Mobility.
Oyster Shell is extremely rich in Calcium, the major constituent in the structural framework of bones. Iron is necessary for the formation of hemoglobins and myoglobins (a type of hemoglobin found in muscle tissue). Iron deficiency can cause weakness, anemia, digestive disturbances, fragile bones and hair loss.

6. Strong Immune System. 

Blue Green Algae is a very rich chlorophyll source and has been shown to enhance the health of the entire body, strengthen the immune system, promote intestinal regularity and the healing of wounds, boost hemoglobin production and help purify the blood. Taurine (Feline formula only; dogs make their own) plays a vital role in maintaining the correct composition of bile and solubility of cholesterol. It is also an antioxidant immune regulator and has also been found to be necessary for chemical reactions that produce normal vision.  

Buy your supply here

fully guaranteed

Your Pet Has a Dry Rough Coat

Your pet dog or cat has a dry rough coat.

You think you are feeding the best formulas on the market.

But guess what? Most of those brands, even the ones from specialty markets,

are either extruded for ease of chewing or cooked at high temperatures which destroys

most of the needed nutrients.

There are two exceptions to this however as far as I can see.

Number one is Flint River Ranch Dog Food which is baked in low slow ovens so the

nutrients stay nutritious.

And Flint River Ranch is shipped to your home fresh from the ovens, not left on shelves

in stores or warehouses at whatever temperature hot or cold and certainly not found at Flea Markets.

You can find Flint River Ranch from the manufacturer. Please make sure that you use my

distributor code aaaa2333 so  you become one of my clients.

http://www.frrco.com/aaaa2333

The other exception is NuVet Plus all natural supplements for your dogs and cats.

The tabs are cold pressed. No heat at all.

I have a long haired cat who had a dull coat and had trouble shedding.

NuVet Plus is almost like an overnight remedy.

I tried an experiment in not giving my cat NuVet Plus for 2 weeks and noticed a big change

back to the old dry dull coat.

You can get Nuvet Plus from the manufacturer and it is 100% guaranteed.

Again as with Flint River Ranch please use my distributor code 66819 when ordering and 

if asked tell them you saw this article on my blog.

http://www.nuvet.com/66819