Eddie Money Eddie's
tours keep him on the road most of the time, and he leaves behind
his 5 children and his beloved Bassett Hound - Dudley Do Right.
Eddie's children have many animals, including snakes and scorpions
(which he tries to avoid). Eddie is and always has been a big
animal lover and works quite often with Tony La Russa and his
Animal Rescue Foundation.
Having come from a long line of police officers, a very young
Eddie joined the police force back home in Long Island, New York.
But, it wasn't long before Eddie decided that police work was
not for him (his hair was looking too good for the uniform), and
he moved to California. There, he was discovered by rock impresario
Bill Graham, and it was rock and roll forever!
Visit www.EddieMoney.com to see his tour dates and
find out if he will be coming to your city!
Ed Begley, Jr. Going "Green" with Your Pet Ed Begley first became aware
of conservation growing up in smoggy Los Angeles. By the 1970
(and the First Earth Day) Ed decided that enough was enough and
he decided to do something about it.
He is one of those people who doesn't
just talk the talk, he walks the walk. Literally.
One of the first actions Ed took himself was to become a vegetarian.
"It just seemed like a good thing to do in 1970. But it was
so hard back then that I was only a vegetarian for about a year.
Then I started eating some fish because I couldn't find vegetarian
food when I traveled. I'd do a movie in some distant city or even
on location and they wouldn't have anything to eat," Ed explains.
"I became a vegan again in 1992."
And can you believe he actually has (and uses!) a Los Angeles
bus pass! He also drives an electric car, lives in a solar powered
home and recycles everything he can.
Ed currently has a 17-year-old dog and
a 12-year-old cat. This, of course, doesn't include the feral
cats that he regularly feeds. Ed traps and alters the feral cats
that he can. But, trapping a feral cat can be a tough thing to
do. Find out how Ed was able to trap one feline who eluded him
for years!
Ed offers
some great suggestions on how pet guardians can become environmentally
friendly:
Buy organic pet food
Clean your pet's food bowls frequently
(this reduces pests and therefore the need for pesticides)
Groom your pet regularly using organic
shampoos that are non-toxic for your pet and the environment
Change your air and heat filters regularly
(pet hair can clog your filters and make these units work harder)
Besides his environmental lifestyle, Ed
has also created some environmental friendly cleaning products,
"Begley's Best," for you to use in your own home. He
has created everything from an all-purpose cleaner to a carpet
spot remover. To find out where you can find these products, visit
www.begleysbest.com.
You can also catch Ed on HGTV "Living with Ed," for more points on being
"green."
Cats in the Swim Mary Ellen, AngelScribe.com Many people assume that cats
cannot swim - and so did Mary Ellen!
When Mary Ellen moved into a new home
that had a pool, she decided that she didn't want to cover it,
empty it, or put up a fence. But, she was worried about her 5
cats, should they ever fall into the pool. At the time, they were
outside cats and she was afraid that while chasing butterflies,
they might fall in.
Mary Ellen's daughter, who is a lifeguard,
swim instructor and EMT, then decided to teach the five cats to
swim.
To start with, she walked the cats into
the water talking to them with love. They were raised with kindness
and are very trusting. (As you know not all cats will react this
way in water!)
When holding the cats, they began
to move their front feet in panic to swim to shore. As they were
being gently caressed, their fear leaves (most of the time!).
They then start to calm down and you can see it in their eyes.
They've learned how to move their front feet and feel confident
in the water.
The cats are caught and released about five times. By the fifth
time, they are fast and strong swimmers. The look of confidence
in her eyes is amazing.
Mary Ellen then let the cats climb out of the pool so they feel
a sense of accomplishment, and if they ever fell in they know
they will be OK...and so does Mary Ellen.
Unfortunately, clean up with one single
pink tongue takes hours! Swim class is then finished off by towel
drying the cats and then letting the hot summer sun and wind blow
them dry.
Note: This is a safety article
and not an encouragement to casualty test if your cats can swim.
Our swim lessons were carefully structured and conducted in a
series of safe steps, and we did everything so the cats would
not feel terrorized. If you have a pool, however, your cats (and
dogs!) may well benefit from similar lessons.
Mom Sues When Kid Steps in
Poop Britt Savage A woman who took her family to
visit the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut, has filed
a claim against the city because her one-year-old son stepped
in dog feces outside the Maritime garage. Kelly DeBrocky seeks
$100 to cover her son's $54 shows she bought at Stride Rite and
$50 to cover the money she spent on the Aquarium.
Quoted in the Stanford Advocate, DeBrocky
said, "The incident ruined the child's shoes and the entire
outing. I was just really steamed, I thought the whole thing was
disgusting."
City Attorney and dog owner, M. Jeffry Spahr, denied the claim
although he doesn't deny the incident probably happened. He said
he often has the same thing happen when he mows his grass, and
he didn't think it should have ruined the whole outing. The City's
official response: Poop Happens. He added that if anyone should
be able to understand that, you'd think it would be the mother
of a one-year-old.
Vladae, The "World Famous" Russian Dog Wizard Is your dog out of control
barking non-stop, pulling on the leash, chewing your belongings,
digging in the backyard, growling or possibly biting? If you have
a problem Vladae has the solution. Vladae, the World Famous
Russian dog Wizard, teaches people how to control their dogs.
My Dog Eats Her Poop Your dog may be eating their poop
as habit. Maybe the previous guardians did not pick up the poop.
It could also happen while switching diets. Also, your dog may
not be producing certain enzymes to digest the food, and his poop
still has the smell of some nutrition. What to do: Try putting
the product "Stop" on your dog's food. This will help
their digestion and make their poop taste bad. If you do catch
your dog eating poop, clap your hands and make a growling sound
to startle him to a stop.
My Dog is Afraid of Thunder & Lightening
About 15 minutes before any storm, my dog goes crazy. What to
do: 1. Use a great holistic product called "Pro-Quiet' which
has tryptophan like turkey has to calm your dog without any sedation.
If you know a storm is coming, give it to your dog about 40 minutes
prior. (Please consult with your veterinarian before starting
any medications on your pet.) 2. Distract your dog. Put a leash
on your dog about 30 minutes before a storm and put him through
obedience exercises: sit, stay, down. Don't feed his mind by talking
to him like a baby. You need to be firm and confident. You can
also use treats, such as cheese to distract him. 3. You can also
put a doggy backpack on him with a little weight and walk him
around the house so he doesn't think about the storm. 4. You can
also try the CD "Scary Sounds" on low intensity then
up to high intensity to de-sensitize him.
My 2 Chihuahuas Will Only Eat One Food My dogs will sometimes go 2 to 3 days without
eating. What to do: 1. You are probably allowing them to free-feed
by leaving the food down all day. Their stomachs are not set up
to digest food all day long like a cow; they need to have a schedule.
2. Put them on a schedule. Once or twice a day give them food.
After 10 or 15 minutes, pick it up even if they didn't eat it.
3. After about 2 to 3 days of doing this, they will get used to
the new schedule and will start eating regularly. 4. Try feeding
dog food that has fish, as little dogs like foods containing fish.
5. You can also try a product called "Picky Eater" which
is a powder you can sprinkle on dog food your dogs will
love it. http://www.911dogwizard.com
Bobbie
Hill, Special Correspondent Obese Pets Obesity affects not only millions
of Americans it also affects their pets. According to the American
Veterinary Medical Association, 54 million pets in the U.S. are
obese. That's why the AVMA is asking the FDA to require pet food
manufacturers to label their product with the number of calories
per serving. But the vice president of the Pet Food Institute
claims labeling would be unnecessary and wouldn't prevent overweight
pets. The AVMA disagrees saying nutritional labels on food would
list the calories per measured serving helping owners to avoid
overfeeding. The information would also allow consumers and vets
to better compare pet food ingredients before choosing a product.
Keep Your Pet Hydrated
Summer is just a few weeks away that means more outdoor activity
for dogs and humans. People know how important hydration is for
them and veterinarians point out it's just as important to your
furry companion. The standard rule for proper doggy hydration
is to have them drink about one ounce of water per pound of body
weight. That's a daily average, say vets, but if your dog is very
active you need to know the signs of under-hydration. Owners should
check then* pet's gum line for dryness or discoloration. Another
warning sign is if the skin on the neck loses elasticity. Vets
advise dog owners to provide access to fresh drinking water....
avoid ponds, lakes, streams or even standing water which can contain
harmful bacteria as well as chemicals from runoff. When it comes
to the health of your dog during the summer veterinarians want
owners to remember to provide ample clean water every day.
Pet Blackout Periods Just when you thought it was safe to fly your
pet north on Air Canada comes news of a "blackout period"
restricting pets from travel on some routes. The Canadian airline,
which was forced to accommodate pets on its flights, announced
its stopped allowing them on flights traveling to Northern Canada
between November and March. The reason -the airline says smaller
planes without heated cargo holds are used on those routes preventing
passengers from checking a pet weighing less than 70 pounds as
luggage. The airline is expanding that blackout period over the
summer, which has angered some passengers. The airline says the
animal's welfare is the top concern explaining that the smaller
planes would carry extra baggage during summer cutting off proper
air circulation in the compartment.
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Hill was drawn by the artist in 1990, at the very beginnings
of her career. Ms. Hill is a self taught artist who's talent awoke
18 years ago exploding onto paper and canvas. The Canadian Lynx,
done in colored pencil, shows each strand of fur on this magnificent
animal with incredible detail topped off by astonishing eyes.
This original 22" by 30" framed piece is available to
Animal Radio listeners "exclusively" with a portion
of the purchase price going to animal rescue organizations.
International Animal News with Kaye Browne, Pet Talk
Radio Dog in Iowa makes history
first to have a plastic cornea implant
80 Giant Pandas escape injury in earthquake but what about
the other animals?
Happy ending for Buddy in California - dog found in Texas with
microchip
Woman now believes in animal psychics - British psychic describes
location of lost dog
Do you want to be immortalized by having something named after
you? Neal Young has his own spider http://www.pettalkradio.com.au
Opposition to Proposed Rule Regarding
Microchips Dr. Jim Humphries, Veterinary
News Network A national companion animal organization
voices opposition to microchip rule that will endanger the lives
of millions of pets. The Microchip Advisory Council for animals
has voiced opposition to a proposed rule by the USDA, which would
require the use of a microchip that is incompatible with the system
that is now used in the United States.
This could adversely affect millions of
American pets that have been microchipped or will be microchipped
in the future. The tiny rice-sized microchip is used in millions
of pets and horses and can save the life of an animal that is
lost or displaced after a disaster or one that simply wanders
away from home.
Many shelters and rescue organizations
microchip 100% of the pets adopted, and thousands of veterinarians
offer the service to their clients. More than 1,200 calls a day
are placed by veterinary hospitals, humane societies and rescuers
who are looking for a microchip number to reunite pets with their
owners. Microchip numbers are maintained in pet databases what
work together to provide the information necessary for animal
care providers to quickly reunite lost or displaced pets with
families 24 hours a day, everyday of the year.
The identification system has grown rapidly
since 1996 when microchip manufacturers complied with compatibility
requests from veterinary and shelter organizations. Since that
time, scanners used in recovery efforts have been able to read
all chips made in America, regardless of the manufacturer. In
the wake of numerous disasters, such as Katrina and the California
wildfires, the council has become the voice of microchip users
who want to safeguard and enhance the system so many depend on
now. Council members form the infrastructure of the current practice
of microchipping pets and horses in this country.
The organization has voiced its strong
opposition to a proposed rule that is being considered by the
USDA. This proposed rule would require an incompatible change
within the microchip frequency in America. This would cause a
huge problem for animal caregivers and needs careful consideration. http://www.myvnn.com
Walking Your Dog To Health Dr. Marty Becker, Good Morning
America The great thing about walking with
your dog is that you can bust a gut but not your budget. A typical
gym membership is around $50 a month, but for a can of dog food
a day and a nail trim, you can head out the door with your dog.
Most people ask what is a good way is
to get started? You don't want to train for a marathon the very
first time you go out. I would recommend that you go two blocks
(which is about 200 yards) per 10 pounds of your dog's bodyweight
per day. You will then aim to increase that 5% to 10% per week.
For example, if you have a 40-pound-dog,
you are going to walk 8 blocks a day, and then increase that 5%
to 10% per week.
Just like Weight Watchers, your pet is
going to lose 1% to 2% of their body weight per week, and it is
going to take 6 to 18 months to get that weight off. One of the
first things you will notice is that your dog is getting to his
feet quicker and he has more tolerance. But what you don't know
on the inside, is that the liver and kidney functions are returning
to normal, and the risk of heart disease, cancer and joint disease
is greatly diminished.
Besides watching the pounds melt away
on your dog, you will also notice that behavioral problems melt
away as well, as walking them on a daily walk will give them a
job to do. And everyone knows, a tired dog is a happy dog! http://www.petconnection.com
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Eddie's
tours keep him on the road most of the time, and he leaves behind
his 5 children and his beloved Bassett Hound - Dudley Do Right.
Eddie's children have many animals, including snakes and scorpions
(which he tries to avoid). Eddie is and always has been a big
animal lover and works quite often with Tony La Russa and his
Animal Rescue Foundation.
Ed Begley first became aware
of conservation growing up in smoggy Los Angeles. By the 1970
(and the First Earth Day) Ed decided that enough was enough and
he decided to do something about it.
Ed offers
some great suggestions on how pet guardians can become environmentally
friendly:
Many people assume that cats
cannot swim - and so did Mary Ellen!
When holding the cats, they began
to move their front feet in panic to swim to shore. As they were
being gently caressed, their fear leaves (most of the time!).
A woman who took her family to
visit the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut, has filed
a claim against the city because her one-year-old son stepped
in dog feces outside the Maritime garage. Kelly DeBrocky seeks
$100 to cover her son's $54 shows she bought at Stride Rite and
$50 to cover the money she spent on the Aquarium.
Is your dog out of control
barking non-stop, pulling on the leash, chewing your belongings,
digging in the backyard, growling or possibly biting? If you have
a problem Vladae has the solution. Vladae, the World Famous
Russian dog Wizard, teaches people how to control their dogs.
Your dog may be eating their poop
as habit. Maybe the previous guardians did not pick up the poop.
It could also happen while switching diets. Also, your dog may
not be producing certain enzymes to digest the food, and his poop
still has the smell of some nutrition. What to do: Try putting
the product "Stop" on your dog's food. This will help
their digestion and make their poop taste bad. If you do catch
your dog eating poop, clap your hands and make a growling sound
to startle him to a stop.
My Dog is Afraid of Thunder & Lightening
My dogs will sometimes go 2 to 3 days without
eating. What to do: 1. You are probably allowing them to free-feed
by leaving the food down all day. Their stomachs are not set up
to digest food all day long like a cow; they need to have a schedule.
2. Put them on a schedule. Once or twice a day give them food.
After 10 or 15 minutes, pick it up even if they didn't eat it.
3. After about 2 to 3 days of doing this, they will get used to
the new schedule and will start eating regularly. 4. Try feeding
dog food that has fish, as little dogs like foods containing fish.
5. You can also try a product called "Picky Eater" which
is a powder you can sprinkle on dog food your dogs will
love it. 
Bobbie
Hill, Special Correspondent
Just when you thought it was safe to fly your
pet north on Air Canada comes news of a "blackout period"
restricting pets from travel on some routes. The Canadian airline,
which was forced to accommodate pets on its flights, announced
its stopped allowing them on flights traveling to Northern Canada
between November and March. The reason -the airline says smaller
planes without heated cargo holds are used on those routes preventing
passengers from checking a pet weighing less than 70 pounds as
luggage. The airline is expanding that blackout period over the
summer, which has angered some passengers. The airline says the
animal's welfare is the top concern explaining that the smaller
planes would carry extra baggage during summer cutting off proper
air circulation in the compartment.
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A national companion animal organization
voices opposition to microchip rule that will endanger the lives
of millions of pets. The Microchip Advisory Council for animals
has voiced opposition to a proposed rule by the USDA, which would
require the use of a microchip that is incompatible with the system
that is now used in the United States.
The great thing about walking with
your dog is that you can bust a gut but not your budget. A typical
gym membership is around $50 a month, but for a can of dog food
a day and a nail trim, you can head out the door with your dog.
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Solution® Stain and Odor Remover - the original - for everyday
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