Feed Editor Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:23:43 -0400
These days, emotional and psychological problems like depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems are just as prevalent in pets as they are in their owners. Similarly, physical ailments such as diabetes, arthritis, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, cystitis, kidney and liver disease, skin disorders, obesity, thyroid dysfunction and other problems are becoming more and more common in domesticated animals.

Many, if not most of these conditions can be prevented by helping your pets to live a healthier lifestyle. For pets already suffering from existing conditions, a combination of lifestyle changes and natural medicine can work wonders!]]> http://www.nativeremedies.com/petalive/index.html?ysmchn=OTHER&ysmcpn=RSS&ysmtrm=PAwebsite&ysmtac=CTX en Tips for Keeping our Furry Friends Free of Fleas & Other Pests

Fighting Off Fleas
Both cats and dogs are susceptible to infection, even if they are indoors or concrete potty trained. Fleas are difficult to control because of their reproductive abilities and resilience. One female flea can lay over 2000 eggs in her life span, which means infestation can occur rapidly, and the eggs that are laid can survive for months in the environment, simply awaiting an appropriate host. This means that a single flea can infect your entire household, potentially posing infestation.

For this reason, it is essential to control both the fleas on your pet as well as the fleas in the environment. The perfect areas for fleas include sand, bedding, flooring and carpets. In addition to the discomfort of itching and scratching from bites, fleas can cause other serious problems such as tapeworm infestations, flea bite dermatitis and in severe cases, anemia.   Read More...]]>http://www.nativeremedies2.com/news/2009/05/newsletter/PetNL.html?ysmchn=OTHER&ysmcpn=RSS&ysmtrm=Pets_Summer&ysmtac=CTXThu, 04 Jun 2009 12:23:43 -0400 PetAlive, by Native Remedies, the leading online source for herbal and holistic remedies for pets, today announced a new equine line of herbal and homeopathic remedies.

These new remedies are 100% natural, proven, safe and effective and are designed to maintain and support horse health, as well as address common ailments.

The 9 new products include EQuine Joint Relief, a formula to relieve stiff and more muscles; EQuine Horse Calm, to soothe the highly-strung and anxious horse; EQuine Colic Calm, for acute colic relief; EQuine Healthy Hooves Oil; and many more.  Read More...]]>http://www.nativeremedies.com/articles/press-release-for-new-equestrian-line.html?ysmchn=OTHER&ysmcpn=RSS&ysmtrm=EquinePR&ysmtac=CTXWed, 13 May 2009 10:33:10 -0400 Make Sure Your Pet's Getting the Nutrition It Deserves

Although the United States Food and Drug Administration responsible for pet food regulations has taken some measures toward improving tracking and response methods during the past pet food safety crisis, legislation to enforce stricter standards for ingredient testing and food quality is still in the works.

All ingredient listings are regulated and defined by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).

AAFCO is an independent corporation that aids industry and government representatives in setting the standards for the animal feed industry. Although pet foods are not required by law to follow AAFCO standards, most do and will state this on their label. ]]>http://www.nativeremedies2.com/news/2009/04/newsletter/PetNL.html?ysmchn=OTHER&ysmcpn=RSS&ysmtrm=pet_nutrition&ysmtac=CTXWed, 29 Apr 2009 12:30:33 -0400 new laws creeping up around the country. Find out if your pet will be affected, and what you can do to help stop aggressive behavior!

There are many counties across the United States that have issued mandated spaying and neutering, instituted differential licensing, or placed restrictions on breeding.

While the intention of these laws is aimed at curbing stray animals, decreasing the number of animals that enter shelters, and hopefully lowering overall euthanasia rates—a new ordinance in Lancaster, California specifically targeting all Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and mixes of the breeds to be sterilized will soon go into effect. ]]>http://www.nativeremedies2.com/news/2009/03/newsletter/DogNL.html?ysmchn=OTHER&ysmcpn=RSS&ysmtrm=sterilizing_dogs&ysmtac=CTXWed, 08 Apr 2009 10:56:53 -0400 Can Your Cat Get Infected?

Any geographic area where dogs contract heartworm disease is also a hazardous area for cats. All it takes is one mosquito to infect your animal, so even indoor cats are at risk.

Although felines produce an antigen that allows them to ward off infection, when a cat’s immune system is compromised, damage caused by infection can be severe, and in some cases, deadly. As few as two heartworms have produced clinical signs of infection and even death in some cats. ]]>http://www.nativeremedies2.com/news/2009/03/newsletter/CatNL.html?ysmchn=OTHER&ysmcpn=RSS&ysmtrm=cat_heartworms&ysmtac=CTXWed, 08 Apr 2009 10:55:09 -0400 How to stop bad behavior for a happier home

Are you tired of the chewing and the whining and the all around bad behavior from your pet? Did you know that cat or your dog can experience jealousy too? Not only can they experience it, but they can outwardly display jealous behavior in a number of not-so-fun ways.

If your pet is anxious, it may start chewing, scratching or hiding objects. Common objects of these behaviors include shoes and furniture and just about anything they can get their jealous little paws on! ]]>http://www.nativeremedies2.com/news/2009/03/newsletter/PetNL.html?ysmchn=OTHER&ysmcpn=RSS&ysmtrm=punk_pet&ysmtac=CTXWed, 08 Apr 2009 10:52:36 -0400 ...Bocce is Officially PetAlive’s Photo Caption Contest Winner!

Shiba, smile! After tallying the votes, PetAlive is proud to announce the winner of the Photo Caption Contest based on your votes! 4 year old Bocce, a Shiba Inu, will receive $50 worth of PetAlive products based on your great responses! Thanks for voting!

PetAlive.com offers a range of herbal, homeopathic and nutraceutical remedies to help with a variety of ailments commonly experienced by pets. As treasured members of their families, our customers wanted their pets to have the same benefits and natural solutions as they had discovered in Native Remedies. In many cases, our natural remedies for humans were used with great effect for the pets in the family and, as time went on, we could no longer ignore the need for remedies especially designed and formulated for pets, with pet friendly doses and remedies which could be easily administered to dogs and cats. ]]>http://www.nativeremedies2.com/news/2009/03/newsletter/Contest.html?ysmchn=OTHER&ysmcpn=RSS&ysmtrm=PAContestWinner&ysmtac=CTXTue, 31 Mar 2009 09:45:53 -0400