Last year, over
100,000 horses were killed in foreign-owned
slaughterhouses in the U.S., and tens of
thousands more were exported to Japan,
Canada and Mexico for slaughter. There is
evidence to suggest that these creatures are
subjected to cruel treatment prior to their
deaths, including starvation, sleep
deprivation, lack of water and physical
abuse.
Congress is now mounting a ban on the
slaughter of American horses, whose meat is
shipped over our borders for human
consumption in foreign countries. If you’d
like to let your congresspersons know your
feelings about the proposed legislation, you
can reach them by calling the Capitol
switchboard at 202-224-3121, and reference
the proposed legislation American Horse
Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503/S. 311).
Are you prepared to handle a pet emergency?
If not, don’t worry – you can be! For a
nominal fee and minimal time investment, you
can learn the basic emergency steps that
could save your cat’s or dog’s life in a
crisis. Many chapters of the Red Cross offer
Pet First Aid Courses that combine lectures,
demonstrations, hands-on practice and
videos, and cover what you should do in case
of poisoning, choking, heat strokes,
electrical shocks, fractures, eye injuries,
seizures, burns, strains, animal bites and
more. To find out more about these
life-saving courses, contact your local
branch of the Red Cross.
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While there are competing theories regarding why
dogs and cats consume grass, a number of studies
have yet to demonstrate a conclusive answer.
Here’s a brief overview of the current
speculation …
• They simply like the taste and texture of the
grass and eating it provides a sense of
satisfaction
• It’s an ancestral thing – prey of wild dogs
and cats frequently have grasses in their
intestinal system, and domesticated dogs and
cats still yearn for grass in the diet
• Our companion animals know of some nutritional
value in grasses that we’ve yet to uncover (like
antioxidants or similar)
• They do it to provoke vomiting if they’ve
eaten something that has upset their stomachs
• They are augmenting their keen sense of smell
with taste to uncover more about their
environments
Although we may never know the exact reason why,
we do know that this is one of the most often
asked questions of vets to date. If you notice
excessive grass-eating with either your dog or
cat, you should consult with your veterinarian.
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 With
hundreds of research investigations
corroborating the health benefits of Omega-3's,
incorporating fish oil dietary supplements is a
wise choice for those who wish to lead healthier
lives. That’s why Trilogy (HealthyPetNet’s
parent company) is now offering
Sealogix™ Omega-3
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an ultra-concentrated, ultra-purified fish oil
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Increasing your dietary intake of Omega-3’s from
fish oil may result in a variety of vital health
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*These statements have not been
evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease. |
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