http://www.f-r-r.com Holistic Pet Health Journal http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:16:09 -0700 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:16:18 -0700 iBlog 2.0 RC3 http://www.f-r-r.com/C314935631/E20080318080448/index.html <br><br><br><br>Although you may think all pet food manufacturers have your pet’s best interests in mind, this is not always the case. Current pet food regulations allow manufacturers to use ingredients that you would never knowingly give to your pet. In fact, you may be shocked to learn what some brands of pet food really contain. <br><br>Dial Up Users, click here to listen to Dr. Jane Bicks audio.<br><br><br> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:04:48 -0700 http://www.f-r-r.com/C314935631/E20080318080448/index.html http://www.f-r-r.com/C1930683059/E20080316085741/index.html <br><br><br>There is a lot of talk in the media and amongst health conscious consumers about probiotics and the benefits of cultured foods. The beneficial flora found in cultured foods help to improve digestion and strengthen the immune system and even contribute to the manufacturing of essential vitamins. Our bodies are naturally filled with trillions of these flora microorganisms but they are constantly being diminished and put off balance in battle with fungi, bacteria, viruses and protozoans leading to a wide array of diseases ranging from skin disorders and digestive problems to allergies and asthma and even more acute and chronic debilitating diseases like cancer. Daily supplementing with probiotic products and probiotic containing foods can help to ensure that you and your animal family can live a long healthy life. One sure fire way to ensure that you and your animals are getting the beneficial bacteria required for a healthy digestive system is with freshly made Yogurt right from your own kitchen. <br> Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:57:41 -0700 http://www.f-r-r.com/C1930683059/E20080316085741/index.html http://www.f-r-r.com/C540051495/E20080316064927/index.html <br>By Christie Keith, Special to SF Gate<br>Saturday, March 15, 2008A year ago, Canada's Menu Foods announced it was recalling more than 60 million containers of dog and cat food sold in the United States. Although the name Menu Foods wasn't familiar to pet owners, the recalled cans and pouches bore the labels of dozens of the most familiar and trusted brands in the marketplace.In the end, more than 1,000 brands of pet food were recalled over a period of about four months, and two chemicals, melamine and cyanuric acid, were blamed for kidney failure that killed thousands and sickened tens of thousands of pets from what came to be called melamine-associated renal failure. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 06:49:27 -0700 http://www.f-r-r.com/C540051495/E20080316064927/index.html http://www.f-r-r.com/C540051495/E20080310164152/index.html <br>Contact:<br>Mr. John Mullane(914) 391-0943FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- March 7, 2008 -- The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling a second specific lot of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats due to concerns that bottles within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall. Hartz recalled a specific lot code of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats last November due to similar concerns. Both lot codes were manufactured for Hartz by UFAC (USA) Inc. in 2007, and were removed from distribution last November. However, bottles from the second lot had been shipped to customers prior to their having been removed from distribution. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:41:52 -0700 http://www.f-r-r.com/C540051495/E20080310164152/index.html http://www.f-r-r.com/C314935631/E20080307121404/index.html <br> <br><br>Antifreeze is deadly. If enough is ingested, it can cause kidney failure. It is a cruel fact that this toxic substance has a sweet taste, so animals are drawn to it. Even a small amount can be extremely hazardous to your pet’s health. Please clean up spills in the driveway and store containers out of the reach of your companion animals. An alternative is to purchase a non-toxic antifreeze. Check with your car mechanic for more information on this.<br><br>Although the salt used to melt snow and ice on roadways helps us drive safely, it can be harmful to the pads of your pet’s feet, so make sure you wipe the feet with a damp towel after a romp outside. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:14:04 -0700 http://www.f-r-r.com/C314935631/E20080307121404/index.html http://www.f-r-r.com/C314935631/E20080307120847/index.html <br><br>Keeping Our Pets Safe<br><br>Although I live in Florida, it still gets cold here on my small farm in the winter. In fact, just recently the overnight temperature was forecast to fall to 35 degrees and I made sure that all my outside animals were safe and warm and my dog, Otto, and his feline playmates were just as comfortable inside the house. This experience reminded me of how hard the winter cold can be on our companion animals. It can even be deadly at times. And while I am sure that most of you do not live with two horses, a goat, a cow, a dog and two cats, protecting your companion animals from the hazards of the cold weather is quick and easy. <br> Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:08:47 -0700 http://www.f-r-r.com/C314935631/E20080307120847/index.html http://www.f-r-r.com/C297818771/E20080307115221/index.html Cold, damp weather aggravates arthritis. Although arthritis can appear in young pets and some breeds are more susceptible then others, it is more common in middle aged, older and overweight dogs and cats. An injury or fracture can also make bones more susceptible to arthritic pain after the injury has healed. Many veterinarians and pet owners are combining holistic therapies along with general veterinarian practices to reduce arthritis symptoms. Acupuncture is becoming increasingly popular as a treatment for chronic pain, along with the support of herbal supplements and antioxidant vitamins.<br> Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:52:21 -0700 http://www.f-r-r.com/C297818771/E20080307115221/index.html http://www.f-r-r.com/C314935631/E20080307114249/index.html <br> <br>Even with treatment, arthritis makes animals less able to deal with the physical challenges of their world, whether it be the chilly climate, slick floors or steep steps, As your pet's human "parent," however, you can make some of these challenges easier for your faithful companions. A few alterations around the house can help your arthritic pet move around more easily and confidently. <br>1. Keep litter boxes, food and water dishes at a comfortable height, easily accessible, and on a non-slip surface such as a rubber bath mat or a piece of indoor-outdoor carpet. In a multi-level house, keep them on every floor.<br> <br>2. Make slippery surfaces like wood or tile floors safer with non-skid runners. Ramps also work as a good assist helping your pet on and off the porch or in and out of the car.<br> Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:42:49 -0700 http://www.f-r-r.com/C314935631/E20080307114249/index.html http://www.f-r-r.com/E20080120153516/index.html The well-known saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," is actually derived from the old English saying: "To eat an apple before going to bed will make the doctor beg for his bread."The undisputed benefits of eating apples, however, can be further multiplied many fold by the consumption of apple cider vinegar (ACV). A veritable host of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients and substances is available in ACV to improve and reinforce health. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:35:16 -0700 http://www.f-r-r.com/E20080120153516/index.html http://www.f-r-r.com/C1930683059/E20080120110442/index.html Apple cider vinegar is an antibiotic, a natural deodorant, and an anti-fungal. It boosts the immune system and fights bacteria in all animals. It gives them beautiful coats, more vitality and helps them maintain a healthy weight level. Humans benefit from apple cider vinegar and it's many cures and so should their pets.1. ACV contains vitamins, minerals, and enzymes important for keeping animals healthy.2. ACV neutralizes the acid in dogs and cats. Adding apple cider vinegar to their food will help keep those brown tear stains for forming under their eyes and eliminate the brown patches on your lawn by balancing your pet's PH. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:04:42 -0700 http://www.f-r-r.com/C1930683059/E20080120110442/index.html