Educational articles directly related to natural pet health and care, including an abundance of resources for natural and holistic products for you, your family, your pets and your home. http://www.preciouspets.org Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:42:22 EDT Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:42:22 EDT en-us We are your online resource for companion animal holistic nutrition and wellness, and natural human wellness for YOU, the pet owner...Your pet wants YOU to be healthy too! You will get all our articles, Ask Dr. Jane, pet tips, natural pet recipes, BARF goodies, media releases, subscriber only coupons, current specials and everything else can be found in this feed, along with the capability to search for exactly what you are looking for, especially that favorite recipe. Subscribe Today. http://www.quikonnex.com/channel/page/preciouspets Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:42:22 EDT Join Today! http://www.quikonnex.com/channel/page/preciouspets Wed, 24 Nov 2004 07:22:31 EDT Here is some very valuable information regarding the 4life veterinary products and why many veterinarians in the US and around the world continue to use the human formulas in their practices. http://www.preciouspets.org/articles/human-versus-animal-formula.htm Mon, 22 Nov 2004 10:50:55 EDT Stuff the Turkey, Not Your Pet:Brees Healthy Recipe Corner, Upset Tummy Recipe: Ask Dr. Jane Bicks, Source of Liver:Winter Pet Care Tip, Protecting Pads and Feet: BARF Tip, Never Use Microwave to Thaw:Featured Product, HealthyPetNets Skin and Coat Formula for Dogs and Cats http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/112204.htm Mon, 22 Nov 2004 08:36:52 EDT This petition is to ask People Magazine to please allow an article to be put into their magazine about puppymills and rescue dogs, to try and educate people out there who need to be educated instead of advertising about a teenager and his mother making money off of making a irresponsible website to help these millers sell more pups and pocket a few dollars on the side for it. The November article showed nothing more than promotion of these types of Internet breeders who need to be shut down. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/stop-puppymills Sat, 6 Nov 2004 17:31:17 EDT Most people would not dream of going without insurance for themselves and their families, but what happens when a beloved pet suddenly gets ill or has some kind of accident. Veterinary bills can add up and put a financial burden on the household when there is a crisis, but until a few years ago, the idea of having insurance for pets seemed ridiculous. These days more and more people are taking advantage of pet insurance to ensure... http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/pet-insurance.htm Sat, 30 Oct 2004 11:42:04 EDT Lots of great safety tips for the bitter winter months, from housing and snow salt to toxic plants during the holiday season. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/winter-pet-care-tips.htm Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:08:46 EDT Ingredients in pet foods are listed on the label in descending order. Those at the beginning of the list are more plentiful than those toward the end. For cats, choose a food that has meat as the first or second ingredient. Ideally, it should be the same in dog foods, but meat, or the next best thing, meat meal, can be at least two of the top three ingredients. You do not want anything that says by products. I am sure many of you have seen the word meal as you have glanced through those pet food labels. Meal means reduced in size. Example, chicken meal is chicken that is cooked, most of the water removed and reduced in size (ground) in order to attain a more uniform mixture with the remainder of the pet food ingredients. If you would like to read more about What is Really in Pet Food, you will definitely find the report by the Animal Protection Institute quite interesting and eye opening. http://www.preciouspets.org/report.htm Wed, 27 Oct 2004 08:39:33 EDT Canine distemper is a contagious, incurable, often fatal, multisystemic viral disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems. Distemper is caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV). http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/canine-distemper.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2004 11:22:19 EDT Obesity is the most common nutritional disease in dogs. Scientific studies have confirmed that 20 percent of cats are overweight. Experts consider a dog obese when he or she weights over 15 percent of the optimum weight for its species. The best way to detect obesity is not to just weight your pet, but to observe its figure as you would a human being (see diagram). http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/obesity-in-pets.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2004 11:19:08 EDT Yes, Agility is safer than steroids and NSAIDs because it is an ALL NATURAL supplement that delivers special nutrients and herbs to the joint, bones sand surrounding tissue. Agility is a safe alternative with no side effects. Steroids and NSAIDs (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) can have medical disadvantages such as pancreatic disease, diabetes and liver disease to name a few. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/rimadyl-alternative.htm Sun, 24 Oct 2004 12:05:22 EDT Diabetes mellitus can affect humans and animals alike. It can be a debilitating disease if untreated, and managing it can be a challenge. Once an effective treatment is established, however, pets can often live long, healthy, practically normal lives. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/diabetes-mellitus.htm Sun, 24 Oct 2004 12:01:38 EDT How can you make sure you are feeding your dog a healthy diet without succumbing to the pet industrys lies and misinformation. Book is also available for immediate download. http://k9joy.com/FeedingYourDog/index.php?camp=852_campaign Sun, 24 Oct 2004 11:38:32 EDT Whole chickens, choice cuts of beef, fresh grains and all the wholesome nutrition your dog or cat will ever need. These are the images pet food manufacturers promulgate through the media and advertising. This is what the 10 billion dollar per year U.S. pet food industry wants consumers to believe they are buying when they purchase their products. This report explores the differences between what consumers think they are buying compared to what they are actually getting. http://www.preciouspets.org/report.htm Sat, 23 Oct 2004 09:22:46 EDT Urinary tract infections are just as uncomfortable for pets as they are for people, and they get them nearly as often. Caused by bacteria in the bladder or urethra (the tube through which urine flows), urinary tract infections can make it very painful to urinate. And, if the infections are not caught early, they can spread upward to the kidneys, causing serious problems. Both holistic and mainstream veterinarians treat urinary tract infections with antibiotics, but holistic vets go a little further. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/urinary-tract-infections.htm Sat, 23 Oct 2004 09:18:17 EDT I have discovered what I believe is the perfect home based business that has virtually no competition, HealthyPetNet. Our company has identified a niche in the billion dollar pet industry. Do you know that pets have the potential to live 25 to 30 years, but they do not because of poor nutrition? Our holistic products have been helping pets live longer, healthier lives for many years. Join today to begin learning all about this fabulous opportunity. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain (financial freedom). http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/NetworkMarketingWithYourPets/ Fri, 22 Oct 2004 18:13:06 EDT Colloidal silver appears to be a powerful, natural antibiotic and preventative against infections. Acting as a catalyst, it reportedly disables the enzyme that one celled bacteria, viruses and fungi need for their oxygen metabolism. They suffocate without corresponding harm occurring to human enzymes or parts of the human body chemistry. The result is the destruction of disease causing organisms in the body and in the food. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/silver.htm Fri, 22 Oct 2004 18:05:22 EDT Diarrhea is one of the most common medical symptoms of cats and dogs, says Dr. Sheila McCullough, veterinarian at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital. An owners first reaction to diarrhea should be to note when it started, how often it is happening, how much your pet is straining to defecate, and what the character of the diarrhea is (bloody, black, mucous like, or otherwise). In addition, you should try to recall unusual items that your pet may have eaten. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/pets-diarrhea.htm Fri, 22 Oct 2004 18:03:12 EDT Fats in the form of fatty acids have recently become a popular supplement among veterinarians, and not just those interested in holistic care. First suggested for use in treating allergies in pets, they are now advocated in cases of kidney disease, elevated cholesterol, and arthritis as well. Veterinarians are discovering that fatty acids can be valuable for a variety of conditions. So many doctors now use fatty acid supplements in treating atopic dermatitis in pets that, while I will discuss them in this chapter, they could almost be considered a conventional (although non-drug) therapy. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/fish-oil-pets.htm Wed, 20 Oct 2004 07:18:43 EDT Dental disease is the leading health issue in both dogs and cats over the age of two. Why? Because the pet owner has not been educated nor trained how to properly manage their pets oral hygiene. If you never brushed your own teeth, how would your health be? Or how would you like to communicate with everyone else who also did not manage their own oral hygiene? Many pets have lost a significant number of their adult teeth by the age of 8 to 10, developed kidney, heart and liver diseases because of the low grade systemic bacterial infections in the blood stream. Dental disease also challenges the immune system of pets to the point that their resistance is lowered and they are prone to more health issues. http://www.preciouspets.org/articles/pet-dental-health.htm Sun, 17 Oct 2004 10:48:12 EDT Does your pet have digestion problems, diarrhea, skin problems, food intolerances, or other chronic health problems? Supplement with a high quality pet probiotic to restore your pets healthy gut, and chances are you will improve your pets health. A probiotic, sometimes referred to as good or friendly bacteria, is a microorganism necessary for a healthy and balanced intestinal tract. There are two types of bacteria found in the intestinal tract, good and harmful bacteria. Good bacteria, or probiotics, ensure good health as they are absolutely vital to help: http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/digestive-enzymes-probiotics.htm Sun, 17 Oct 2004 10:45:02 EDT Three Steps and 11 Months to Diffuse the Ticking Time Bomb Threatening Your Access to Vitamins and Minerals. Please read and take action mentioned on page 2 http://www.mercola.com/2004/oct/13/vitamins_minerals.htm Sun, 17 Oct 2004 10:33:42 EDT When it comes to our households, pets are more vulnerable to poisoning than we think. It is not always the obvious like rat poison or pesticides. Sometimes it is the things we least expect, from house plants to carpet cleaners. The most common ways of poisoning are the ingestion of foods, plants, chemicals, medications and poisons meant to eradicate insects and other animals. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/dangerous-home.htm Sat, 16 Oct 2004 07:36:33 EDT Apart from the absolutely essential need to be whole, raw and natural with no grains, the most important characteristic of a diet to support an animal with kidney failure is that it be LOW IN PROTEIN, LOW IN PHOSPHORUS AND LOW IN SALT. A kidney diet should have no commercially prepared foods, because mass produced commercial foods do not contain whole raw and natural foods and are all high in grains, salt, phosphorus and protein. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/kidney-failure-diet.htm Sat, 16 Oct 2004 07:33:14 EDT The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, also known as FIV, was discovered in California in 1986. It is transmitted from cat to cat primarily by bites, as the virus is shed in the saliva. Intimate contact through grooming, sharing food etc. does not spread the virus. This disease is found worldwide. FIV is closely associated with FeLV. You should learn about both diseases if you have a cat. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/feline-immunodeficiency-virus-fiv.htm Sat, 16 Oct 2004 07:30:26 EDT Providing your puppy or dog with an indoor kennel crate can satisfy many dogs need for a den like enclosure. Besides being an effective housebreaking tool (because it takes advantage of the dogs natural reluctance to soil its sleeping place), it can also help to reduce separation anxiety, to prevent destructive behavior (such as chewing furniture), to keep a puppy away from potentially dangerous household items (i.e. poisons, electrical wires, etc.), and to serve as a mobile indoor dog house which can be moved from room to room whenever necessary. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/crate-training.htm Fri, 15 Oct 2004 08:30:06 EDT Demodectic mange (Demodecosis) is caused by an external parasite that is also present in low numbers on healthy animals, including people. Whether or not a pet shows symptoms of this disease depends primarily on their immune status. Since there is no easy test to determine immune status, it is impossible to predict which pets will get this disease, or how well a pet will heal if it shows symptoms of demodex. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/demodectic-mange.htm Fri, 15 Oct 2004 08:27:53 EDT Colic. The five letter word that all horse owners fear. Many horses experience colic of various degrees at some point in their lives. Understanding colic and your horses susceptibility can lead to a management program to reduce the incidence or severity of colic. However, colic may occur due to many reasons and no horse should be considered safe from colic. http://www.preciouspets.org/articles/equine-colic.htm Fri, 15 Oct 2004 08:25:23 EDT Do not read if you have a weak stomach. This articles describes rendering plants in detail, where ultimately commercial pet food comes from. You will be astounded to learn what your dog and cat may be eating. It is no wonder to me at all why the mortality rate of most pets is so low, and why diseases and illnesses in our precious pets run amok. http://www.preciouspets.org/rendering.htm Fri, 15 Oct 2004 08:23:19 EDT Dogs and cats are always eating things they should not, which is why vomiting and diarrhea are so common in pets. But when they are getting sick for weeks or months instead of days, they could have a more serious digestive problem called inflammatory bowel disease. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/inflammatory-bowel-disease.htm Fri, 15 Oct 2004 08:16:19 EDT Most commercial diets are not well suited to the dogs and cats physical make up and metabolism. In other words, they are not biologically appropriate. They are primarily made up of grain products. Grains are also full of carbohydrates which can be easily converted to sugars. Cancer cells feed on sugars, and it is believed that by decreasing the amount of carbohydrate in the diet, we may greatly reduce the risk of cancer (which is a growing problem among modern dogs and cats). http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/grains-in-pet-food.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:51:19 EDT This parasite is a source of great anxiety among dog caretakers. Thanks in large part to the scare tactics of many veterinarians in promoting preventive drugs, many people believe that contracting heartworms is the equivalent of a death sentence for their dogs. This is not true. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/heartworms.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:51:18 EDT The food refusal these pet owners are describing is usually the result of feeding habits owners have helped their pets establish. Before discussing how problem eaters are created, a word of caution. Sometimes refusal to eat is a sign of illness. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/picky-pet-eater.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:51:18 EDT Having used herbs and supplements since 1982, before there was a market for natural pet products, we have always adapted whatever the product was to the pet. Considering the cautions mentioned below, you can use any herbal formula for a pet that you would use for a human, adjusting the dosages as indicated below. With that in mind, you do not have to limit yourself to what is available in the pet line. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/giveherbs.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:51:17 EDT The feline leukemia virus is excreted in saliva and tears and possibly the urine and feces of infected cats. Prolonged, extensive cat-to-cat contact is required for efficient spread, because the virus is rapidly inactivated by warmth and drying. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/feline-leukemia.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:51:16 EDT What are allergies? Simply a Reaction. An allergy is the bodys intense reaction to a substance called an allergen that can be inhaled through the lungs, ingested through the mouth, or absorbed by the skin. Often, when these substances are eliminated, symptoms do seem to decrease. Pets exhibit their distress by scratching and biting their bodies, by their digestive upsets, by their bad body odor, by their poor coats and by their difficulty in breathing and or anxieties. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/pet-allergies.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:51:15 EDT There are over 130 million dogs and cats in the United States who need your help. They cannot help themselves. It is up to you. By offering pet owners healthy solutions to common pet problems, you can help hundreds, even thousands of animals lives, and earn a monthly residual income at the same time. As a HealthyPetNet distributor, you have a decisive competitive advantage because you have the opportunity of offering products formulated by Dr. Jane Bicks, a highly respected and nationally recognized holistic veterinarian. Let Dr. Janes reputation open the door for you. The excellence of each and every product will speak for themselves. If you are interested in making a choice to change your life for the better, continue on. http://www.preciouspets.org/healthypetnet-business-opportunity.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:51:14 EDT The most common direct cause of seizures seen in clinical practice in our pets is parasitic infection combined with nutritional deficiencies based on 100 percent commercial pet food feeding. The most common major factors that layer upon each other and predispose the nervous system to seizures are Parasites along with the extensive feeding of a solely commercial pet food diet, along with over vaccination and over treatment of chemical based medicines. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/epilepsy-seizures.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:51:13 EDT Though it is the opposite end of nutrition, checking your pets stool can help you and your veterinarian decide if your animal companion has any health issues that need addressing. What may seem like an offensive pile of feces can actually shed light on your pets internal functions. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/scoop-on-poop.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:51:12 EDT Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is golden liquid concentrated with the healthy goodness of apples. It contains more than 30 important nutrients, 12 minerals, over 6 vitamins, essential acids and several enzymes. Moreover, it has a large dose of pectin for a healthy heart, and thus, healthy as a whole. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/apple-cider-vinegar.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:51:11 EDT Every dog and cat is unique and requires specific increases in nutrients for many reasons. Also, our pets demand for certain nutrients fluctuate. Vitamin B is great support to the body during stressful periods and additional zinc is a helpful nutrient for many breeds, such as huskies. No matter how well a diet is formulated, there are always nutrients which are not in the diet. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/why-take-supplements.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:19 EDT Many of the benefits of pets (companionship, affection and so on) have been well known for centuries. Even numerous ancient Egyptians cherished their companion animals. However, data gathered during only the last few years have shown just how significantly our health is improved if we share our lives with animals. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/healthbenefits.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:18 EDT The traditional treatment for ear infections is to give antibiotics, antifungal drugs or other medications. The problem with this approach is that medications upset the normal chemistry inside the ear, possibly turning a simple infection into a complicated, long term problem. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/ear-infections.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:17 EDT Medicine Linked to Thousands of Injuries and Deaths. ProHeart 6, a twice a year, time released heartworm medication used to treat millions of dogs, was recalled Friday at the request of the Food and Drug Administration after thousands of animals suffered adverse reactions. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5908836/ Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:16 EDT Feeding your pet a raw food diet is the best you can do for him or her, nutritionally. One of the best resources on the net is called The Top 50 Most Frequently Asked Questions Newcomers to BARF, bones and raw food, ask. It is so popular that it is even translated into various languages. http://www.njboxers.com/faqs.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:15 EDT What is dung eating? In simple terms, it is when your dog is eating his own stools or the stools from other animals. Dung eating is not dangerous, although dogs that indulge are more likely to get worms than those that do not. But it is an unpleasant habit, to say the least. Here are a few ways to help your dog turn his appetite to more wholesome things. http://www.preciouspets.org/articles/dung-eating.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:14 EDT Most Arthritic Dogs Do Very Well On Rimadyl, Except Ones That Die. Pet drugs are big business, an estimated $3 billion worldwide, and Rimadyl is one of the bestsellers. It has been given to more than four million dogs in the U.S. and more abroad, brought Pfizer Inc. tens of millions of dollars in sales, and pleased many veterinarians and dog owners. But the drug has also stirred a controversy, with other pet owners complaining that nobody warned them of its risks. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/rimadyl-warnings.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:13 EDT The key to self healing is a strong defense system, which protects dogs and cats from everything from the flu germs to cancer cells. More than their mainstream counterparts, holistic veterinarians believe that a weak immune system plays a key role in causing disease. Antibiotics fight infection, but they do not affect whatever weakened the immune system in the first place. This is why holistic veterinarians focus less on things that cause diseases and more on those that affect the bodys defenses. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/immune-system.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:12 EDT Want to know what some pet food companies are not telling us? If you are reading the labels on your pets foods, you are doing the right thing. However, labels don't often tell the whole story. Frequently, they are superficial representations of a product. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/truth-behind-labels.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:11 EDT The relationship between vaccines and the pet food industry, as it may relate to our pets and cancer http://www.preciouspets.org/cancer.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:10 EDT There is no doubt that the pet food industry has revolutionized care and feeding of our companion animals. In the old days, balanced diets were a hit-or-miss situation, and diet related disease was very common. With the widespread availability of balanced commercial diets, nutritional diseases have become a thing of the past. Or have they? Let me tell you a couple of horror stories about pet foods to suggest to you what your dog or cat may be eating. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/pet-food-primer.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:09 EDT Product safety statements from HealthyPetNet and 4Life Research http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/mad-cow-product-statements.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:08 EDT Dry skin, it seems, is running rampant in both dogs and cats across North America this winter. Winter is a common time for pets to have dry skin and more dander. As soon as we turn the heat on in the fall, our skin and theirs takes a little more care. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/pets-winter-skin.htm Green teas ability to fight cancer is even more potent and varied than scientists suspected, say researchers who have discovered that chemicals in green tea shut down one of the key molecules that tobacco relies upon to cause cancer. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/green-tea.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:07 EDT What the majority of pet owners fail to understand is that by feeding an all natural and holistic food to their dog or cat, they will actually be saving money in the long run. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/benefits-natural-pet-foods.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:06 EDT Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a genetic, painful, crippling disease that causes a dogs hip to weaken, deteriorate, and become arthritic. It is a congenital condition and is the leading cause of lameness occurring in the rear legs of dogs. CHD is common in dogs, particularly in certain large and giant breeds, although smaller dogs and cats can suffer from the condition as well. Hip dysplasia it is usually and genetically transferred inherited trait. However, it can occur in dogs whose parents do not have Canine hip dysplasia. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/canine-hip-dysplasia.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:05 EDT Cushings disease is the common name for a disease called hyperadrenocorticism that most commonly affects dogs. It is caused by a hyperactive adrenal gland that pumps too many steroids and other hormones into the bloodstream. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/cushings-disease.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:04 EDT With incidences of pet cancers on the rise, many of us are dealing with this frightening illness in our own beloved pets. These five simple steps, as part of a program of holistic health, can be helpful in your pets recovery from cancer. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/successful-cancer-treatments.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:03 EDT Does your pet have digestion problems, diarrhea, skin problems, food intolerances, or other chronic health problems? Supplement with a high quality pet probiotic to restore your pets healthy gut, and chances are you will improve the health of your pet. Your pet NEEDS them. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/digestive-enzymes-probiotics.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:02 EDT Does your dog have breath that would knock a pill bug off a garbage truck? Is it so atrocious that you've started calling him Hal for short - as in halitosis? When your dog walks into a room, does someone invariably ask, "What died under the sofa?" http://www.preciouspets.org/articles/doggie-breath.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:01 EDT Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are fundamentally important for all animals. EFAs play a major role in the maintenance of healthy coat and skin for cats, dogs, and horses. Cell membranes in the animals' skin, fur, nails and hair are made from essential fatty acids. Like humans, animals also use EFAs to produce hormone-like substances called eicosanoids, which are involved in many important biological functions in the body. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/efas-pets.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:51:00 EDT Humans who eat too much sometimes get a gassy, bloated feeling. It is uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing, but it is not a serious problem. In dogs, however, bloat (also called gastric dilation) can be serious or even life-threatening. http://www.preciouspets.org/articles/bloat.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:50:08 EDT Cats and Dogs differ in the way bone cancer matures and how treatment should be administered. Because of the rapid nature of osteosarcoma, treatment should be sought as soon as possible. The only trouble is that the most common sign, lameness and pain usually happens when it is already taken firm hold. It is also mistaken by owners at first as arthritis, stiffness or pulled muscle in which veterinarian care is usually not immediately sought. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/bone-cancer.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:49:08 EDT Fevers occur in animals and humans as a consequence of bacterial or viral infections. But they do have their good side, believe it or not. http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/fevers-in-pets.htm Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:48:08 EDT