Pet Health News Keeping your pet safe is an uphill battle. That's why it's so important to strengthen your pet's immune system every day with NuVet Plus. From Puppy through Adulthood . . . Why Strengthen Your Pet's Immune System Every Day? To help shield it from all this . . . Backyard pesticides, fertilizers, bacteria, and viruses that attack your pet's immune system; Carpet backing, which contains formaldehyde, tuolene, benzene, xylene, styrene (Pregnant women are warned to avoid new carpets; but your pet buries his nose in it everyday); Pet foods, most contain hormones, pesticides, meat by-products, preservatives, grain and corn (which are major sources of allergies in pets); Household Chemicals (cleaners, bug killers) Pet treats loaded with sugar and fillers, they promote diabetes and liver problems in pets; Mouth toxins - 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have periodontal disease by age three, dumping toxins into their bloodstream; Seasonal problems (allergies, dry skin) If you are looking for an immune strenthening product for your pet that is safe, natural and water soluble (easy on the stomach), check out NuVet Plus online at www.nuvet.com. If you want to give it a try - you need an order code, so enter 93958 and NuVet will send product directly to you. It really is our pet's best friend (next to us of course).		The plethora of pet diet and exercise books offer excellent tips on keeping Fluffy and Fido sleek and healthy. Here are some of the best: If you have trouble resisting your dog’s begging, switch to healthy treats that are low in calories and high in nutritional value: air-popped popcorn, apple slices, broccoli and carrots."Real Food for Dogs" by Arden Moore  Accustom your pet to eating only at mealtimes. Ending free-feeding will help an overweight pet slim down more naturally and prevent your pet from getting bored with its food."The Whole Pet Diet" by Andi Brown Even 30 seconds of playing will rev up your cat’s metabolism. Shoot for short but frequent exercise breaks a couple of times a day until they become a habit. ”My Fat Cat" by Martha Garvey  Walks don’t have to be outdoors. You can exercise with your dog in small doses, even when you’re inside. The next time you get a phone call, pick up your cordless phone and signal your dog to follow you as you walk from room to room."My Fat Dog" by Martha Garvey
FLEA CONTROL The best way to prevent an outbreak of fleas is to be vigilant early in the season. If you are travelling, going to events or the park with your dog, or even if you work in a pet related industry, you can expose your pet to fleas. Working in the pet industry, I carry a flea spray for my vehicle. If I suspect I may have been exposed to an infested area, I spray my truck as well as my socks, shoes and pantlegs before going home. My dogs eat natural home baked biscuits (my own recipe) which contain a small amount of garlic. Brewers yeast (watch for diahrea) and black-walnut hulls in the diet can be used to ward off fleas. A healthy immune system in your dog is the best defense.		NATURAL FLEA POWDER for heavy infestations. 1-1/2 pounds diatomaceous earth (less than 3% crystalline silica) 1-1/2 pounds natural borax 1 cup salt Buy the ingredients in a garden store, not a pool store. It is important to note that diatomaceous earth with a higher percent of crystalline silica is dangerous to you and your dog. Pour some of the mix into the vaccuum bag. Wash all bedding, curtains and dog beds. Sprinkle mixture into cracks and crevices in areas your dog doesn't go. You can sprinkle this mixture into carpets and furniture if you are vacating the house for a day or two. Vaccuum up before bringing your pets back in.    Too much work? Have the local exterminator come out and use a sodium polyborate powder.