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Remember when choosing a food, base
your decision upon the facts. Select
a brand that has an established
track record of promoting health.
Keep in mind that you have more
choices than what is on the shelves
in your grocery store. Just because
it’s handy does not make it the only
convenient choice. When you purchase
HealthyPetNet foods, you can have
the freshest foods delivered right
to your front door. For the ultimate
in convenience, take advantage of
our Autoship program, where
HealthyPetNet products arrive on a
schedule that fits your unique
needs.
Isn’t it time your companion animal
became another in long line of
HealthyPetNet success stories? Take
steps today to make a positive
change in the life of your companion
animals. Your dog or cat deserves
nothing less than Life’s Abundance
Premium Health Food.
For more information about what’s
really in pet food, and for handy
comparison charts that clearly
demonstrate exactly how Life’s
Abundance standards exceed the
competition’s, visit the
Dog Food
Comparison page or
the
Cat Food
Comparison page.
Those of you who know me, know how
much I love and revere animals. And
for those of you who don’t, you
should know my primary focus in life
is to help keep our companion
animals healthy by providing them
with safe and effective products.
My extensive training in
veterinarian medicine, pharmacy and
holistic pet care combined with my
respect and love for animals has
shaped the way I develop and
formulate HealthyPetNet products. I
believe good health is a product of
a pet’s environment, which includes
food, dietary supplements, treats,
grooming aids and love.
HealthyPetNet products are developed
to fulfill these environmental
needs. Our product formulations are
effective because they are inspired
by nature and informed by science.
I want to thank Trilogy for giving
me the opportunity to create the
health-promoting products we offer
pet parents across America. The many
testimonials, photographs and
letters are deeply rewarding. It
feels good to know that we have made
a difference in the lives of tens of
thousands of dogs and cats and their
pet parents.
Do something healthy for your pets …
and for your family. If you have not
tried Life’s Abundance Premium
Health Foods or our dietary
supplements, treats or care
products, I encourage you to try
them today. We’re ready to hear your
HealthyPetNet success story.
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In last month’s
newsletter, in Dr.
Jane’s article
demonstrating how
pet parents can be
proactive about
feline heart health,
we incorrectly
included the
Ragamuffin in a list
of breeds that are
more likely than
others to encounter
heart problems.
Ragamuffin breeders
are proud of the
breed’s heart
health, which they
have worked hard to
achieve. The
misstatement does
not reflect any ill
will on the part of
HealthyPetNet, and
we apologize for
this error.
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A new
treatment is showing early promise
for both felines and humans.
Researchers at the University of
Missouri-Columbia have developed a
microchip implant that has helped
numerous cats with severe visual
impairment or complete blindness
regain partial vision.
The surgical implant compensates for
the damage done by retinitis
pigmentosa, a disease that leads to
the death of retinal cells and,
eventually, blindness. The microchip
is equipped with thousands of tiny
diodes that react to light, sending
electrical impulses to different
parts of the retina, which the brain
interprets as an image.
Because cat’s eyes are similar in
size and construction, these
scientists hope that one day this
research and development will lead
to a cure for blindness not only for
companion animals, but also for
humans.
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First
identified in 1908, Toxoplasmosis is
caused by a microscopic parasite called
Toxoplasma gondii. Incidences of the
infection have been documented in nearly
all mammals, including humans. In fact,
nearly a third of Americans and
Europeans carry the antibodies to
Toxoplasma, indicating that they have
previously encountered the parasite.
The cat is considered to be one of the
most common hosts, largely because they
ingest the small animals that carry the
infection, like mice and birds. From
cats, the disease is spread through
feline feces, in the form of oocysts
that can survive temperature extremes.
However, it is a common misconception
that cats are the sole source of
Toxoplasmosis. Meat sources, like pork,
lamb and poultry have been known to
carry the parasite, so it is very
important that you freeze these meats
for at least 24 hours and cook above
152° F to kill the Toxoplasma.
There are two groups of people most at
risk for the disease – those who are
pregnant and those with immune
deficiencies. Children born with
Toxoplasmosis generally do not show
symptoms until later in life, when they
may exhibit loss of vision, loss of
hearing and signs of mental retardation.
While this sounds frightening, pregnant
women can have cats in the home as long
as they let someone else clean the
litter box.
Additionally, there are steps that all
of us can take to help prevent
Toxoplasma infection in cats, including
…
• Not feeding cats undercooked meats (in
general, we advise a reputable,
nutritious canned food like Instinctive
Choice or healthy dry food like Life’s
Abundance)
• Keeping cats indoors, so they cannot
hunt wild birds and rodents
• Talking to your vet about available
vaccinations to prevent the shedding of
infectious oocysts
To limit your own exposure, be sure to
cover sand boxes when not in use to
discourage stray cats from using them as
litter boxes. And finally, be sure to
wash your hands with soap after handling
raw meat or working in the garden.
 We
are pleased to announce the formation of
the Dr. Jane HealthyPetNet Foundation,
Inc. This non-profit foundation is
dedicated to the promotion,
establishment, maintenance and
management of animal rescue groups that
are committed to rescuing abused animals
in the U.S. And Trilogy International is
donating a portion of our net profit to
help support the operations of this
extraordinary foundation.
We look forward to sharing with you more
about the progress of this foundation’s
important work. To find out how you can
make a difference in the success of this
noble enterprise, call our offices at
772-781-7278.
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Every year, we receive
hundreds of testimonials
regarding the health
benefits of using our pet
foods, treats and
supplements. If your
companion animal has
experienced a health
transformation due to the
use of HealthyPetNet
products, we’d love to hear
about it! Please email your
pet’s story to
stories@healthypetnet.com,
and be sure to include
“before and after” photos if
you have them. Thanks! |
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