Overweight issues diets have not been able to help?
Any health condition unresponsive to traditional treatments?
Are you buying an enzyme supplement for your pet that has only 6–8 enzymes in
one jar? Are you buying oil supplements for you animal's dry skin or coat
problem? Are you adding supplements to your pet's diet to improve flexibility or
for arthritis?
If you answered, YES to any of these questions, you should attend this FREE
lecture to learn about a revolutionary holistic whole food product that provides
a quantum leap in super nutrition for your pet.
BioPreparation has been clinically proven to reduce cancer in animals. Other
conditions that BioPreparation has helped include low thyroid, arthritis,
autoimmune disorder, dry skin and coat, kidney disease, flexibility problems,
overweight issues and blood disease. BioPreparation activates your pet’s own
natural ability to heal. Come to The Whole Cat & More and learn about this
amazing new product.
Adoption Opportunity
Sydney
is the Misha
May Foundation's current rescue dog waiting for a forever home. She
is a 11-month-old spayed female German Shepherd mix, house-trained and
walks well on a leash. She likes other dogs and is ready to be your
cutie pie. She is currently enrolled in a holistic dog training class
taught by Lorraine May of A Dog's Choice Holistic Training. For more
information on Sydney, contact Lorraine at the Misha May Foundation at
info@MishaMayFoundation.org
or (303) 239-0382.
Whole Cat Pet Fair
Optimum Choices will be offering mini dog massage at the next Whole Cat
pet fair on April 8, 9 and 10. Watch for more details in our April
newsletter.
Microchips are a great way to protect your pet if they should become lost. A
microchip is a tiny computer chip the size of a grain of rice that is implanted
under the skin between the shoulder blades. The chip can be scanned to read the
unique number on it which can then be linked to information about the owner in a
national database. Virtually all animals adopted these days from shelters and
rescue groups come with microchips already implanted. If your animal doesn't
have a microchip yet, it is highly recommended to get one installed in case your
animal should ever escape your house and lose their collar. Even indoor cats
should be microchipped in case they accidentally get outside.
If you plan to get your animal microchipped, it is best to find out the most
commonly used brand in your area to ensure that local shelters will be able to
scan it. You might want to call some local shelters and find out what brand they
install. One of the commonly used brands in the Denver metro area is the Home
Again microchip. You can search for a vet that implants this microchip by going
online here:
www.homeagainid.com/.
Warning: If your pet has been microchipped at Petsmart, they most likely
had a Banfield microchip installed which cannot be read by the universal
microchip scanners. As a result, some pets with a Banfield chip have been
euthanized at shelters, as the shelters did not have a Banfield-compatible
scanner (or had one but only used their universal scanner).
For more information on the problem with Banfield chips, see the following
links:
You can find a lot more information on this problem by searching the web on "Banfield"
and "microchip". The important thing to know is whether your animal has a
microchip that can be readily read by the scanners in current use at your local
shelters.
by Ted Terroux, Ted Terroux's Canine College, (303) 232-1034
Originally published in the February 2005 edition of The
Golden Growl, newsletter of the
Golden Retriever
Rescue of the Rockies, reprinted with permission of the author and GRRR.
From
the outside, an invisible containment system seems very appealing due to its
affordability compared to standard fencing systems, and it doesn't have the
negative visual impact on the landscape that standard fencing can. Some
developments prohibit fencing, leaving dog owners feeling like there isn't any
other alternative.
Invisible containment systems consist of either a buried wire antenna or a
portable transmitter that send a signal to a specially designed collar. When the
dog approaches the boundary, the signal triggers a beeping sound in the collar
that properly trained dogs recognize as a warning not to advance further in that
direction. If the dog continues to advance, a corrective shock or citronella
spray is triggered by a signal to the collar. The shock or spray is intended as
a deterrent or punishment to prevent the dog from attempting to cross the
invisible line again. In the buried wire system, the punishment ceases once the
dog backs away or after the dog has crossed the wire and is beyond effective
range. In the portable transmitter system, the shock or spray continues until
the dog returns to the preset radius, until the battery in the collar dies, or
until the collar runs out of citronella.
With
the electronic shock systems, dog owners frequently turn up in veterinary
clinics complaining of injuries to their dog's necks. This usually happens when
dogs spend several hours a day wearing the electronic collar. There are two
pointed studs within the collar, both of which must be in constant contact with
the dog's skin in order to be effective at giving the desired shock. Some dogs
that have worn the collar 24/7 have had the studs actually become imbedded in
the neck. Burn holes and infections resulting from the studs in the neck are not
uncommon.
Behaviorally speaking, dogs that are easily over-stimulated or aggressive have
been known to intentionally take the shock or spray that the buried-wire collar
emanates to pursue something on the other side of the wire. They chase off after
the intended target and when they return, they cannot get back into their yard
because the shock or spray prevents them from doing so. Dog owners often forget
to keep fresh batteries in the collars too. For these reasons, animal control
officers regularly find roaming dogs with electronic collars on their necks.
It is inadvisable to allow the invisible containment system to become your dog's
baby sitter, particularly for long periods of time. Not only is there potential
for harm from the system itself, but there are many problems relating to a dog's
behavior and physical health that can result from him being left for hours
outdoors.
Invisible containment systems and even standard fencing can contribute to
over-stimulation and aggression problems. Dogs become more intensified by
activities on the other side of the fence or invisible boundary. Some dogs can
become so frenzied that they break through the boundary, becoming dangerous to
people and other dogs. more intense dogs, wearing the shock type collars, may
develop a tendency to associate the pain of the shock with whatever they are
focusing on at the time, irritating them further and making them even more
dangerous to passersby.
Even if the invisible containment system manages to keep your dog in, it won't
keep other dogs, animals, people or children out. A dog that has been barking at
people to warn them away will be more likely to bite when passersby come into
the yard. The invisible containment system offers no protection from attacks by
other dogs or other animals that venture by. Some dog owners have been astounded
to find the electronic collar on the ground in the yard and the dog nowhere to
be seen--a victim of dognappers who are also aware that an invisible containment
system can't keep them out.
If you must use an invisible containment system, use it only for brief outings,
not hour after hour, and remove the collar immediately when it's not in use.
Reports have been published by independent researchers that the citronella spray
collar is actually more effective than the shock type collar. Many dogs have
been traumatized by the shock coming from the collar. In any event, the
invisible containment system is generally not an acceptable substitute for
regular fencing, boundary training or good old fashioned supervision while the
dog is outdoors.
Overweight issues diets have not been able to help?
Any health condition unresponsive to traditional treatments?
Russell Louie will be talking on Why All
Animals Need Supplements: The Endocrine-Immune System Imbalance on March 14
at Front Range Community College.
For more details,
click here or contact us.
Are you unsuccessfully trying to change careers or make a mid-life
transition?
Have you started your own business but have not manifested your dreams
yet?
Get rid of all these blocks and be in the Universal flow by practicing the Tao
in business. A tennis player can be good with just a forehand. But a master
tennis player also has a good backhand. Those who aren't at least exposed to or
consider the Tao (or some other Eastern philosophy) are playing the game of life
without a backhand. It's like a football team that has a great passing game but
no running game. The football team can be good but never a champion. Join us in
becoming a master of life by learning how to use the Tao in your business,
professional and personal lives. Come learn with others how to use the Tao to
live in harmony with the Universe.
For more information, click on the link above. To register call Journey Books at
(303) 239-0382.
A Guidebook to Nutrition, Health and Communication
by Kate Solisti-Mattelon & Patrice Mattelon
Click picture to order direct from publisher
This excellent book by local Boulder authors and teachers Kate
Solisti-Mattelon and Patrice Mattelon has been completely revised and updated.
The title might give one the impression that it is
an overview of many holistic modalities for animals. (If you want that, check
out
The Holistic Dog Book). Instead, this book explains how to live with your
companion animal in a holistic way, addressing all aspects of your animal's
being. This makes it a unique and especially valuable book.
The first section of the book addresses the foundation of good
health--nutrition. It explains what dogs and cats are naturally designed to eat
(raw food), the problems with commercial pet foods and how to prepare a balanced
raw diet (including recommendations for pre-made raw foods). Horse nutrition is
also briefly covered. The next section
addresses the emotional aspect of our animals, covering in-depth how to work
with Bach flower remedies. These remedies were originally developed to balance
and harmonize emotions in humans but are now used very successfully with
animals. Kate and Patrice explain how to select and administer remedies,
including detailed descriptions of each remedy as they apply to animals.
The following section explains the social structures of dogs,
cats and horses and how to apply that to living harmoniously with them. They
also address living with older animals and tips for travel. Finally, they cover
the spiritual basis of our relationships with dogs, cats and horses, how to
communicate telepathically with them and how to deal with their death. (Kate is
a nationally-known animal communicator and the authors offer an apprentice
program for people wishing to learn animal communication.) The resources section in the back
has been completely updated and contains a treasure trove of information such as
recommended pet food companies, holistic vets, books, websites, stores, sources
for flower remedies and animal
communicators.
If you like this book, you also may enjoy Kate's books on
conversations with dogs, cats and horses. Kate talks to them and finds out the
answers to the common questions that many of us would like to know. For more
information on these books,
click here.
Nothing on this website has been evaluated by the FDA. This information
is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please
see a qualified healthcare practitioner for any disease or illness.
From
the outside, an invisible containment system seems very appealing due to its
affordability compared to standard fencing systems, and it doesn't have the
negative visual impact on the landscape that standard fencing can. Some
developments prohibit fencing, leaving dog owners feeling like there isn't any
other alternative.
With
the electronic shock systems, dog owners frequently turn up in veterinary
clinics complaining of injuries to their dog's necks. This usually happens when
dogs spend several hours a day wearing the electronic collar. There are two
pointed studs within the collar, both of which must be in constant contact with
the dog's skin in order to be effective at giving the desired shock. Some dogs
that have worn the collar 24/7 have had the studs actually become imbedded in
the neck. Burn holes and infections resulting from the studs in the neck are not
uncommon.
