New Study Highlights Antioxidant Benefits For Your Pet March 3, 2009

Source: DBuisnessNews.com, March 2, 2009

(Cary, NC)— Doctors have told us for years about the importance of eating foods that are high in antioxidant levels. Studies have found time and time again that foods with increased levels of antioxidants generally reduce the effects of aging, lower risk of cancer as well as help to maintain a healthy immune system. However, most people don’t realize that the same principle applies for your dog. Just like humans, animals can benefit greatly from a diet that includes a high level of antioxidants.

Casey Pets Essential Supplement, a new dietary supplement creating lifelong wellness for pets, was recently spotlighted as a great alternative for pet owners looking for a way to provide their animals with higher levels of antioxidants. A recent study by Brunswick Laboratories of Norton, MA measured the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) level in Casey’s supplement to be almost six times the antioxidant capacity of foods typically associated with high antioxidant levels. Developed by scientists at the USDA Office, the ORAC value has long been considered a reliable means to measure the levels of antioxidants in various foods. Fruits like blueberries and cranberries range from 65 to 95 on the ORAC scale; in comparison, Casey Pets Essentials Supplement measured at 621. “The results of this study affirm the outstanding health benefits of the Casey Pets supplement for dogs,” said Pete Maletto, senior scientist and president of PTM Food Consulting, Inc. “The spice mixture has a profound antioxidant effect and should be seriously considered by pet owners as a way to maximize their pet’s current diet.” Casey Pets Essential Supplement is a unique blend of vital human – grade ingredients that supports and enhances your dog’s overall health and well being. The powder is sprinkled over your dog’s food and provides a simple and convenient way to restore balance to your dog’s diet. “Owners are very selective with what food they choose to give their pets,” said Nancy Seymour, founder of Casey Petraceuticals. “We are delighted at the findings of this recent study. We have seen amazing results from dogs that use the Casey’s supplement and this study only re-affirms the benefits it provides. Casey’s is an ideal choice to assist in the lifelong wellness of pets.”

About Casey Petraceuticals Inspired by her cocker spaniel, Casey, and her fight against an inflammatory disease, Nancy Seymour developed Casey Petraceuticals with the goal of improving the lifelong wellness of pets. Casey’s health and wellness product was created by a team of food scientists, nutritionists and veterinarians, using a unique blend of herbs, antioxidants, natural vitamins and minerals, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Over 30 human-grade ingredients, sprinkled over pet food, are aimed at fighting inflammation and increasing nutritional absorption. For a complete list of testimonials, background research and ordering information, visit www.caseypets.com.

Vet points to pet acupuncture as a way to heal, NC March 3, 2009

Source: Chapel Hill News, by Deborah Meyer, March 1, 2009

If there’s ever a fan club for veterinarian Doug Knueven, it’s likely that Jenn Merritt will start it.

Merritt attended two lectures Knueven gave at an Association of Pet Dog Trainers conference on topics such as natural diets and minimal vaccinations.

“I was just so impressed with his perspective,” said Merritt, who owns Blue Dog Creature Coaching. “I just thought I have to get him to North Carolina so I can share that knowledge and common-sense perspective with other people.”

Knueven integrates traditional veterinary medicine with alternative modalities, including acupuncture, in his Beaver County, Penn., clinic. On March 21, he’ll give an all-day Canine Health Seminar at Paws4Ever (the former Orange County Animal Protection Society) in Mebane.

Knueven received his doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Seven years later, frustrated with the limitations of conventional veterinary medicine, he took the 150-hour International Veterinary Acupuncture Society Course.

“It was an eye opening experience,” he said. “Chinese medicine is a totally different way of looking at the body, health, and disease. Once you become aware of this new paradigm of medicine you start to apply it.”

The first case where Knueven used his new knowledge and ability involved a cat with mouth cancer. The cat had stopped eating and was hiding. Knueven told the owners he would try acupuncture at no charge because it was experimental for him. The cat started eating and stopped hiding, despite the cancer.

Another early case involved a little Yorkshire terrier with kidney failure. He too had stopped eating. The owners brought him in to euthanize him.

“I was on my way to get the solution and I came back in and said, ‘Let’s try acupuncture,’” said Knueven, who did a quick treatment and sent him home.

He didn’t hear from the owners for three days and decided the dog had probably died. When he finally called, the owners told him the dog had started eating and was bouncing around like a puppy again.

“We treated him weekly with acupuncture and the dog stuck around for another six to eight months,” Knueven said.

Knueven is the author of “Stand by Me: A Holistic Handbook for Animals, Their People, and the Lives They Share Together,” (ARE Press, 2003) and “The Holistic Health Guide: Natural Care for the Whole Dog” (TFH Publishing, June 2008).

In December, Merritt took her dog Big Sandy to Knueven. In Louisville, Knueven had talked about spondylosis, a degenerative spinal condition in dogs and people too. Big Sandy was diagnosed last year.

“I have been working with him to treat her using a natural diet and Chinese herbs. She is [no longer] having a lot of the other issues she was having like bladder infections, incontinence and kidney problems,” Merritt said. And though she loves her local vet, acupuncturist and chiropractor, “Dr. Doug brings it all together because he is all of those things.”

TO REGISTER

Dr. Doug Knueven’s March 21 seminar costs $80. Topics include canine nutrition, vaccines, massage herbs, spinal health and homeopathy. Register at www.paws4ever.org or call 304-2300, ext. 233.

Vitality Science: Natural Supplements for Pets Effectively Treat Illnesses at Far Lower Cost February 26, 2009

Vitality Science comes with excellent 24 hour customer service and in virtually every case, Vitality Science’s treatment costs less than a single visit to a conventional Pet Clinic. Vitality Science, a long time manufacturer of natural supplements for pets, is seeing a big increase in interest in their products. Holistic Veterinarians, especially, are showing growing interest in Vitality Science’s approach.

Fairmont, WV (PRWEB) February 24, 2009 — These days when so many families are struggling to make ends meet, the plight of thousands of sick pets is all the more disheartening. Pet owners are turning to the internet in search of less expensive alternatives to the conventional pet clinic visit. Vitality Science, a long time manufacturer of natural supplements for pets, is seeing a big increase in interest in their products. Holistic Veterinarians, especially, are showing growing interest in Vitality Science’s approach. Many noting their patient’s owners are looking for safer and less expensive ways to treat pet illnesses.

Representative Selection of Products

“We have a proven 97 percent success rate for treating all kinds of gastrointestinal problems, simply by giving pets a natural supplement,” said Stephen Becker, President of Vitality Science. “For example one of our biggest sellers and most impressive product is the Canine and Feline Comfort. This product has been known to work wonders.”

We have a proven 97 percent success rate for treating all kinds of gastrointestinal problems, simply by giving pets a natural supplement

For example one of our biggest sellers and most impressive product is the Canine and Feline Comfort. This product has been known to work wonders.

One dose brought my puppy back from death’s door. Thank You!

Sadly, if pet owners can’t get a truly affordable treatment for their animals, many won’t get any medical attention at all

That’s where we come in. We are true animal lovers and we, along with many others, are true believers in our products.

Pet owners and Holistic Vets are raving about its effectiveness. A gentle and well balanced combination of Arabinogalactan (prebiotic), L-Glutamine, Enzymes (plant based broad spectrum digestive enzymes), Psyllium Seed Powder (bulking agent, stool normalizer, detoxifier), Pet Flora (probiotic), Serrazimes (anti-inflammatory) and Bromelain (pain reliever). “One dose brought my puppy back from death’s door. Thank You!” raves T. Henriques, a loyal Vitality Science Customer.

Nutrients can also be effectively used to treat emotional and behavioral problems such as over-picky eaters, fearfulness, and various anxieties. All of their supplements and programs can be purchased over the internet or in several pet stores across the country. Vitality Science comes with excellent 24 hour customer service and in virtually every case, Vitality Science’s treatment costs less than a single visit to a conventional Pet Clinic.

Vitality Science has supplemental regimens to treat the gamut of dog and cat gastrointestinal disorders. From pet constipation, to vomiting, to excess gas and indigestion — all these problems can be addressed very effectively with their supplements.

“Sadly, if pet owners can’t get a truly affordable treatment for their animals, many won’t get any medical attention at all,” Becker said. “That’s where we come in. We are true animal lovers and we, along with many others, are true believers in our products.”

With families cutting back on expenses; our pets shouldn’t be the ones to suffer. See the full range of Vitality Science products at  vitalityscience.com.

Natural Remedies for Dogs December 4, 2008

Source: DogChannel.com

Organic products can help keep pests that bother your dog under control.

For dog owners who prefer to go the natural route in flea and tick control, products using organic compounds can also work to keep pests under control.

Dr. Cass Ingram, D.O., author of 16 books on natural medicines, including The Cure Is In The Cupboard (Knowledge House, 2003), recommends a combination of oils of oregano, bay leaf, lavender and basil to kill fleas and repel ticks. “Oil of oregano applied topically burns the fleas out of the skin,” he says. “Apply by adding a few drops of the oil to a cup of water and spray your pet.”Dr. Ingram also cites cumin as a strong anti-microbial, effective against mites. “If the pet licks or touches [any] natural remedy, there is no risk or concern,” he says. “Plus, high-quality natural remedies can be used repeatedly.”

Wild oils of lavender, oregano, basil, cumin and calendula (a palliative cure for itching) are widely available in commercial sprays, and as additions in many natural grooming and first-aid products. The whole herbs can also be used as fumigants in the home, or boiled and steeped as medicinal teas for external use on skin and coat.

Sprayed once or more daily on the coat and in the ear, essential oil preparations can kill and repel fleas and mites on contact, and repel pests (including ticks) for up to two hours per application, according to one study by the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada.

A Happy Pet for the Holidays: Natural Remedies to Treat Animals’ Complex Emotions November 20, 2008

Source: Nelsons.net

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., Nov 20, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Does your pet misbehave when you leave the house? Whether you’re entertaining or traveling for the holidays, the change in schedule can negatively affect your pet’s behavior. Recent research shows that upwards of 10.7 million pets in the United States suffer from separation anxiety, resulting in inappropriate, unwanted behaviors.

While the trend toward the use of pharmaceutical drugs to deal with animals’ separation anxiety and other complex stress-related emotions is on the rise, many pet owners are turning to all-natural alternative solutions, including Nelsons’ RESCUE Remedy(R) Pet. This new variation of the original stress relieving remedy available for more than 70 years contains a blend of the same five flower remedies found in RESCUE Remedy in an alcohol free formula, ideal for sensitive pets.

According to Margo Roman, DVM, “Animals have complex feelings. Pets can experience separation anxiety, anger, fear, boredom, loneliness, jealousy and other sophisticated emotions.” Dr. Roman, a board member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, explains, “If left untreated, these intense feelings can lead to negative, unwanted behaviors — a dog with a propensity to bite, a cat who continually urinates on the carpet, a bird who pulls out his feathers each time his owner leaves the house.”

With the holidays around the corner, many pets will have to deal with being left behind, different types of people in the house and maybe even a new environment. Dr. Roman recommends pet owners consider flower remedy therapy should their pets experience any of the following:

    -- Excessive barking or hissing
    -- Travel
    -- Separation anxiety
    -- Adapting to new surroundings
    -- Constant licking or nibbling of self
    -- Fear of loud noises including thunderstorm

RESCUE Remedy Pet is available in dropper format, allowing pet owners to easily administer it to their pets. Alcohol-free, it is suitable for use on pets of all shapes and sizes, including reptiles, fish (add to water), birds, cats, dogs, horses and rabbits. Dosage is 4 drops, given several times a day (10 ml drops — $12.95 MSRP).

RESCUE Remedy Pet, manufactured by Nelsons, a leader in natural medicine, is available nationally in Whole Foods and anywhere natural products are sold. It can also be purchased online at http://www.rescueremedy.com/pets.

Bach Rescue Remedy Pet – New Improved Formula Now Available November 15, 2008

Source; NewsBlaze Published: document.write(months[11] + ” 14,2008″);November 14,2008

Bach Flower Remedies, a trusted name for 75 years and a favorite of natural medicine doctors and veterinarians around the world for the treatment of stress and emotional problems affecting human and animal health, is now a best seller.

Bach Flower Remedies for pets sales have double every year for a number of years. Consumer surveys indicate that caring pet owners prefer to treat their animals and pets with non-narcotic non-habit forming natural remedies, says Bettina Rasmussen, BFRP with BachFlower.com.

Rescue Remedy Pet is especially formulated for the most delicate of animals and pets and is preserved in natural sweet tasting glycerin. This is the same safe preservative used on Bach Rescue Remedy Kids for children and pregnant women. There are no known side effects or counter-indications for Bach Flower Remedies.

Rescue Remedy Pet has been recently featured in leading Equestrian, Dog and Cat, and Pet magazines. Numerous books have been written specifically about Beach Flower Remedies for pets and animals. Among the best selling in this genre are: “Bach Flower Remedies for Animals”, by Stefan Ball; “Dog Misbehaving – Solving Problems with Bach Flower Remedies”, by Gael Mariani; and “Emotional Healing for Horses and Ponies”, by Heather Simpson. These and many more books are available for reseller purchase at BachFlower.com

Animals have emotions also. They feel fear, anger, jealousy and depression as humans do.

According to Marc Berkoff, Professor of Biology at the University of Colorado, scientists have abandoned the notion that emotion-like behavior is programmed behavior in animals.

Berkoff’s research indicates that elephants can experience grief, mice feel empathy, rats feel joy when playing with a friend, sharks get mad and koalas are very fickle about their changing likes and dislikes. The maligned crocodile mums care for their kids, squid can be shy, fish can be addictive personalities and coyotes can feel emotional depression.

A study published in the journal Nature in 2006 showed that more advanced mammals, like the whale, possess spindle neurons, which in humans are known to be associated with emotional response and social behavior.

In his heart warming book, The Pig Who Sang to the Moon, author Jeffrey Moussaieff, lays out the evidence that our familiar farm animals have feelings and even consciousness. Moussaieff research reveals that pigs, which are curious and intelligent by nature, take pride in being self-reliant.

We love our animals and pets and they reward us by sharing with us their feelings of joy and happiness, if we only take the time to read the signs.

The Bach Flower Remedies help our animals and pets cope with negative emotions that rob them, other animals around them and their owners of the quiet enjoyment of their lives. For a cat, traveling by car across town can be a traumatic experience and dogs and other pets may experience a visit to the vet as a fearful experience.

Prolonged fear and stress have been proven to weaken the immune system leaving both humans and animals vulnerable to decease and slow recovery from illnesses and injuries.

Many natural medicine licensed doctors of veterinarian medicine recommend and use Bach Flower Remedies for their patients. Their testimonials can be found at BachFlower.com.

Rescue Remedy Pet is effective and affordable. A 10 ml bottle retails for $13. Small pets require only 2 drops into the mouth, food or drink; while large animals like a horse take 10 drops in a bucket of water. In some cases a response comes in less than an hour.

Bach Flower Remedies pet brochures are available for your customers and patients. Resellers may purchase the Original Bach Flower Remedies at BachFlower.com.

BachFlower.com also carries the world’s largest assortment of Bach Flower books, charts and guides.

Call or write today for special offers and same day handling of your order. No minimum orders – Free shipping above $250

Visit BachFlower.com * 800 214 2850 * Email: info@BachFlower.com

Valerian – the natural solution to help animals fight firework nerves November 2, 2008

Valerian – the natural solution to help animals fight firework nerves

It may sound barking but valerian, a herbal remedy for anxiety and
sleeplessness, could be the perfect solution for calming the frazzled
nerves of cats and dogs this Fireworks Night.

This weekend fireworks displays will be taking place across the
country, causing many cats and dogs to experience high levels of fear,
anxiety and apprehension. Just as it is the herbal supplement of choice
for many anxious flyers, valerian could also help cats and dogs over
come their Fireworks Night nerves.

The herbal remedy, which is extracted from the roots of a riverside
plant, was used by ancient Greeks for its calming properties and
continues to be popular today as it helps relax the body without any of
the side effects associated with pharmaceutical sedatives such as
valium. And pet owners today are increasingly seeing the benefits as
they realise that when it comes to calming down Fluffy, valerian really
is the cat’s whiskers.

Valerian has a long history of clinical trials which have demonstrated
that taking standardised valerian can help to relax and aid sleep
naturally in the short term.

Dosage

One 300mg valerian tablet is sufficient for a medium sized dog. For
small dogs and cats, give them half a tablet and for larger dogs two
tablets.