Through a pt related Q&A community message board, a member inquired as to why her dog rolled on the ground, especially in fecal matter during their walks. Upon some research on-line and in a pet care books, I was able to find the following:

If the dog is itchy or requires a different method of grooming, it will either vigorously roll on the ground or rub up against a couch or wall.

If rolling on the floor is accompanied by aggressive tail wagging, it's usually the indication of content and enjoying independent activity.

In the wild, especially with wolves, many will roll around in offensive odours such as dead carcasses and or droppings to mask their natural odor from predators and or for hunting purposes. A house dog, part of the wild nature of the beast, may by instinct roll around in the grass if it notices the scent of another dogs pee or poo.

Of course no one enjoys their dog smelling like another's fecal matter. Because we can't change the nature of the beast, we can, however, associate the action with something negative to "train" our dogs not to roll in fecal matter.

Every time he/she rolls in poop, squirt a light water mist on his/her nose. If consistent, she will pair the action with the water misting.

Luv Freedom & Sheila.

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Bonding with your pet not only increases your life, it also increases the pet's. Playing and bonding with your pet is also a great natural stress reliever.

My favorite game to play with freedom is balloon toss. Freedom loves bouncing the balloon off his nose. I to participate by doing the same. The first person to pop the balloon by accident obviously loses. The objective is to make sure the balloon never hits the floor.

This game encourages the dog's balance and general muscle toning. As the balloon floats slowly, the dog will be forced to follow by standing on it's back legs, toning the muscles.

Happy Monday. My cousin told me this funny joke over the weekend which I thought that I would share. Please comment with your favorite pet jokes and I will post a joke to start off the work week for everyone every Monday.

Our son had adopted a stray cat. he began to use the back of our sofa as a scratching post. "Don't worry," my husband promised me. "I'll have him trained in no time."
I watched for several days as my husband patiently "trained" our new pet. Whenever the cat scratched, my husband deposited him outdoors to teach him a lesson.
The cat learned quickly. For the next 16 years, whenever he wanted to go outside, he scratched the back of the sofa.


Luv Sheila & Freedom

The following are fun pet names, thought of by yours truly, for both cats and dogs who have black and white fur. Please comment and make your own fun suggestions.

Oreo
Tuxedo
Cookies and Cream (twin cats and or dogs)
Chess
Zebra
Panda

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The following is customer feedback in regards to our Milk Thistle.

"It is just possible your Milk Thistle liquid, along with all natural foods we prepare and some other supplements, has added a year or more to our pets life, almost a normal qualilty life at that, two vet's had written him off but we just persisted with our plan beacuse there was only one other choice and we would do that when it was time, but so far so good."

Disclaimer: Results may very depending on, however, not limited to: age, breed, stage at which the pet was diagnosed, previous medical history and associated medication(s), allergic reaction(s), proper or improper administration, viral, bacterial or emotional. These products are not drugs nor are we making any drug claims. If you suspect your pet has a medical condition, seek out a trusted veterinarian to assist you with proper diagnosis and ongoing clinical verification.

Dogs like to play Pirate and burry treasure. Although I haven't witnessed Freedom, my black lab doing this, I've heard of other dogs whom like to burry "treasure".

What prompted my research in this matter was a customer inquiry, in addition to praising our service. Her Dalmatian kept burying things in the yard.

Through some on-line and general research at the library I was able to acquire the simple and logical explanation.

Although domesticated dogs are well feed and taken care of, they are by nature wild animals and their instinct to burry culinary treasures for later storage is part of their survival instinct. They are essentially preparing for "what if" situations especially in the case of natural disasters.

This is why at times, completely domestic dogs will even scrape the carpet to try and "move" the foundation for burrying.

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The following is a testimonial we received last week on Lessstress.

"Using Lesstress. She sleeps through the night. Car rides are more enjoyable. She is more confident."

Disclaimer: Results may very depending on, however, not limited to: age, breed, stage at which the pet was diagnosed, previous medical history and associated medication(s), allergic reaction(s), proper or improper administration, viral, bacterial or emotional. These products are not drugs nor are we making any drug claims. If you suspect your pet has a medical condition, seek out a trusted veterinarian to assist you with proper diagnosis and ongoing clinical verification.

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Instead of a recipe that I usually post every Friday, I wanted to share part of an enlightened conversation I've had with a customer. I normally don't invest more than 20 minutes, however, this conversation was inspiring. Often I am the one who helps potential and existing customers emotionally on their situation and rarely is it the other way around. In all my years of customer service/admin work, I've only had this happen less than ten times.

My black lab Freedom is the center of my world, my best friend whom I would do anything for. My heart wants him to live forever, however, I know that there will be a time to let him go at some point. At that point, it will be about him and less about myself.

I speak from experience when I say that I've lost a few pets, mostly rabbits and rodents, some who have slowly faded in my arms in pain.

Years ago I was selfish in forcing one of my pets to carry on living for my gain. It wasn't until the vet said, "It's not about you, it's about them, and you need to stop being selfish." Those were harsh words to hear, especially for a 17 year old, however, what he said made sense and stuck with me.

I am glad that he had said that 'cause my memories of my pets have been filled with positive, fun, loving memories. I am glad that part all my memories didn't involve them in pain 'cause I was unable to let them go.

Speaking with the customer on the phone and having her agree and relate to her stories made me appreciate the existing time with my dog. In the end what I want most is if he were ever to get really ill to be in comfort and when the time comes, having the confidence and courage to just let him go for his sake and not mine.

The following is a testimonial we received this week on Plantaeris.

"We tried for months to find something to help Woosie with her digestive system and constant diarrhea, after trying all of the vet medications, we found you on the internet and figured it was a last chance. Woosie not only recovered quickly under the Plantaeris formula, she enjoys it, and that says allot for cats and medicines. It has helped immensely for us and Woosie, she no longer suffers the pain and embarrassment of incontinence, and we are no longer cleaning up after her when she couldn't make it to the litter box. We thank you!"

Disclaimer: Results may very depending on, however, not limited to: age, breed, stage at which the pet was diagnosed, previous medical history and associated medication(s), allergic reaction(s), proper or improper administration, viral, bacterial or emotional. These products are not drugs nor are we making any drug claims. If you suspect your pet has a medical condition, seek out a trusted veterinarian to assist you with proper diagnosis and ongoing clinical verification.

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The following are testimonials on our Tripsy supplement.

"My poor pet was experiencing constipation and was extremely uncomfortable. The vet offered very expensive medical test and treatments..that may have made her sicker. A little research on goggle and I found your company! What did I have to lose??? The product has worked wonders, she gets it first thing in the morning and early evening. She appears to even remind me for it. She eliminates daily and is a much happier pet. Looks like she'l be celebrating her 18th b-day in July! Thanks, for your company's dedication to the well being of animals and their owners."

"My dog hardly ate anything after he came back from the animal hospital, but after taking Tripsy Jings started getting his appetite back and starting playing with his toys and had energy again. He no longer lays around the house and but after two weeks on Tripsy he seems to have a better healthy life."

Disclaimer: Results may very depending on, however, not limited to: age, breed, stage at which the pet was diagnosed, previous medical history and associated medication(s), allergic reaction(s), proper or improper administration, viral, bacterial or emotional. These products are not drugs nor are we making any drug claims. If you suspect your pet has a medical condition, seek out a trusted veterinarian to assist you with proper diagnosis and ongoing clinical verification.

My parents always had a thing or two to say about my table manners growing up. Apparently mine weren't as good as they should've been for an 11 year old, however, my table manners were which much better that that of a dog's. My table manners, or lack of, had to do with disciple where as a dog's has to do with taste buds, or lack of, as you will continue to read as well and the quest for nourishment.

My black lab Freedom, is what I like to refer to him as "Professional Beggar." He will turn on his charm for guests and give my sister and I "those" eyes. I am sure that most dog owners reading this can relate to what I am talking about above.

Dogs have fewer taste bugs than humans and are willing to consume anything that might offer some nutritional value. Because of their lack of taste buds, their vomiting reflexes makes up for that. Their reflexes are extra sensitive and will reject, most of the time, anything that will not agree with the dog.

This is where cats and dogs differ, Cats are picky about what they eat because their taste buds are more refined and they don't have the gag reflexes that dogs do. They rely on their culinary survival skills of their nose as well as their taste buds.

When a dog has an upset stomach and wants to induce vomiting, they will graze for grass. Often this can be mistaken for sniffing out a spot.

Just like chiefs and humans who enjoy the pleasure of culinary delights, dogs and cats show their culinary pleasure, especially for their favorite foods, by closing their eyes while they chew.

Luv Sheila & Freedom (my black lab)

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I was going to post an informative article on cats, however, after my lunch break this afternoon, I received the following in my inbox and thought that I would share the following instead. I am not sure about the source, however, I am sure that someone has received this at some point in their e-mail inbox from a friend or relative.


"I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a beautiful soul working in the dead letter office of the US postal service.Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month.The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words:"

Dear God,
Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her. You will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.Love, Meredith.

We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, 'To Meredith" in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, "When a Pet Dies." Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:

"Dear Meredith,
Abbey arrived safely in heaven..Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away. Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by. Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you. I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much. By the way, I'm easy to find, I am wherever there is love. Love, God"

Cheese puffs for cats

3/4 cup white flour
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1/4 cup cornmeal1.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine cheeses and yogurt.
3. Add flour and cornmeal.
4. Knead dough into a ball and roll to 1/4 inch.
5. Cut into one inch sized pieces and place on greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 25 minutes. Makes 2 dozen.

Luv Sheila & Freedom (my black lab)

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The following is our testimonial on ES Clear

"I did not want to put my little girl through chemo and radiation, I just wanted her to live the rest of her life as comfortable as she possibly could, since taking ES cancer clear I have noticed that she is so much more lively, playful and happy, which tells me that she is feeling great, and thats all I could ask for."

Disclaimer: Results may very depending on, however, not limited to: age, breed, stage at which the pet was diagnosed, previous medical history and associated medication(s), allergic reaction(s), proper or improper administration, viral, bacterial or emotional. These products are not drugs nor are we making any drug claims. If you suspect your pet has a medical condition, seek out a trusted veterinarian to assist you with proper diagnosis and ongoing clinical verification.

The following is a testimonial of Supraglan

He lived 6 months after diagnosis and my putting him on Supraglan.

Disclaimer: Results may very depending on, however, not limited to: age, breed, stage at which the pet was diagnosed, previous medical history and associated medication(s), allergic reaction(s), proper or improper administration, viral, bacterial or emotional. These products are not drugs nor are we making any drug claims. If you suspect your pet has a medical condition, seek out a trusted veterinarian to assist you with proper diagnosis and ongoing clinical verification.

The following are testimonials on our Resthyro supplement.

"From the very first day I gave your product called Resthyro I noticed there was a big change to my chingching she not restless anymore, she sleep good and it minimize her diahrea and the whole family notice that she's gaining her weight back to normal again. I highly recommend"

"Before Resthyro Ziggy's weight was down, his fur was dull and matted. I could see a change in his all over well being. In approx. 2 weeks after giving Resthyro I saw a noticeable improvement, and now with some TLC and and the Resthyro he has gained weight and his temperament and fur has improved at least 85%."

"Yes, the vets spent six months trying to help him. Now, we've had him on this two months and he's almost ready to be off of the xanax the vet prescribed him for the anxiety the high thyroid caused him. He had noticeable changes within one week of taking this mix."

Disclaimer: Results may very depending on, however, not limited to: age, breed, stage at which the pet was diagnosed, previous medical history and associated medication(s), allergic reaction(s), proper or improper administration, viral, bacterial or emotional. These products are not drugs nor are we making any drug claims. If you suspect your pet has a medical condition, seek out a trusted veterinarian to assist you with proper diagnosis and ongoing clinical verification.

Good Friday everyone, below is a kitty breakfast recipe. Of course before making up any recipe it's a good idea to purchase or sign out from the library a recipe book specifically designed for home made pet food as some foods can be toxic to both cats and dogs as their metabolism functions differently from humans. You can also add our multi-essential vitamins to not only increase the nutritional value but also add additional nutrients that will benefit their immune system. These vitamins can be mixed in with food or water.


Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. nonfat dry milk
3 medium eggs
3 Tbsp. cottage cheese
2 Tbsp. grated veggies

Mix together the milk powder with a small amount of water. Add the eggs and beat well. Pour into a small non-stick frying pan and cook on medium like you would an omelet. When cooled, spread cottage cheese and add veggies and serve.

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Just to let customers know that due to a software issue, orders placed on April 1 and April 2 before 11:00 am may experience 1 day delay in their shipment, especially for ground service. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, please give us a call at 1-877-633-2401 during traditional business hours M-F 9 - 5 PT and we will address your concern to the best of our ability. For 1 or 2 day service, orders have been processed and will resume as per normal.

Did you know that a dog's vision is not as good as humans close up! Their eyes are too far apart to give accurate depth of field, however, because of the slant shape of their eyes, they're able to see sideways detecting slight movements. Although they have the correct cell make up in their eyes and can see in color, most are color blind, therefore, color recognition is very insignificant to them.

Husky's, as well as other winter breed dogs, have natural eyeliner to reduce the glare from the snow.

Bulldogs have the best night vision since their pupils take in more light and generally see in black and white.

A dog see's at 250 - 290 degrees view whereas the standard human view is 210 degrees. The reason for this is a dog's vision is part of his/her primary instinct, survival and of course hunting.

Luv Sheila & Freedom (my black lab)

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The following are customer testimonials received between March 25 - April 1 on our Plantaeris supplement.

"THE PLANTARIS WAS ABIG HELP IN GETTING IT UNDER CONTRO---DOESN'T EVEN NEED IT EVERYDAY NOW!!"

"We're on our 2nd bottle of Plantaeris.
We just put a few drops in his food. It has made a"huge" improvement in his quality of life. It also helps his appetite. Prefer it to the meds. from the vet."

Disclaimer: Results may very depending on, however, not limited to: age, breed, stage at which the pet was diagnosed, previous medical history and associated medication(s), allergic reaction(s), proper or improper administration, viral, bacterial or emotional. These products are not drugs nor are we making any drug claims. If you suspect your pet has a medical condition, seek out a trusted veterinarian to assist you with proper diagnosis and ongoing clinical verification.