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		<title>Life&#8217;s Abundance on TV with Larry King this Friday!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 09:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Jean Hofve, DVM As Little Big Cat readers may know, the only cat food I specifically recommend is called Instinctive Choice, and it&#8217;s made by Life&#8217;s Abundance (LA), in Florida. My veterinary colleague and friend Dr. Jane Bicks is the creator and inspiration for the company. This canned cat food is my personal favorite, and not only because it truly saved one of my kitties when he was very ill.  (Click here for more info about this product). So, long story short, a few months ago, a producer and film crew from Larry King&#8217;s The Profiles Series visited the Life&#8217;s Abundance offices to conduct in-depth interviews with the staff and company principals, as well as talking to customers about their experiences using our products; and interviewing an expert in the pet-health industry about LA&#8217;s extensive pet product line. This documentary is scheduled to air this coming Friday, March 24. The company is excited to have been chosen to appear in the upcoming episode of this show, and that someone of Larry King’s caliber will be the one to introduce the company&#8217;s products to a national audience. If you’ve never seen this new show, it’s an educational TV series that shares [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Natural Balance Pet Foods sold to Del Monte</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 04:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alas, another one bites the dust! It was announced today that Natural Balance, which has long produced some of the better natural pet foods, is being purchased by Del Monte, maker of Meow Mix, Kibbles ’n Bits, Milk Bones, Nature’s Recipe, and Milo’s Kitchen. The deal will be finalized in June. According to Joey Herrick, co-founder (with actor Dick Van Patten) of Natural Balance, and the company&#8217;s president, &#8220;Natural Balance will continue to offer pet parents super-premium, high quality formulas that they have come to know and expect, and we look forward to continuing to nurture our valued relationships with our customers and other partners.&#8221; That&#8217;s just what Natura Pet Products said when Procter &#38; Gamble bought them in 2010. This year&#8217;s rolling recalls of Natura products show just how sincere they were about it. Expect a similar pattern of decline under Del Monte&#8217;s auspices. By emphasizing that the formulas will stay the same, they conveniently avoid discussing the quality and origins of the ingredients that go into those formulas. Why would Del Monte, the fifth largest pet food manufacturer in the world according to Petfood Industry magazine, buy a company like Natural Balance? One reason and one alone: money. Consumers today are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>College of Integrative Veterinary  Therapies</title>
		<link>http://www.littlebigcat.com/blog/college-of-integrative-veterinary-therapies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 17:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Jean Hofve, DVM Before last week, I had never heard of the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT). But I am tremendously excited about this organization, and I think a lot of our readers will be interested to learn about it. CIVT is an international educational organization that brings science to holistic animal care&#8211;a desperately needed perspective! It primarily provides courses for veterinarians, but it isn&#8217;t limited to just vets. For example, they offer courses that lead to certification as a Natural Animal Therapies Consultant. For anyone interested in working in the animal health care industry, CIVT offers serious education that will give you a big advantage over folks who haven&#8217;t had this depth of training. All courses are online, so they&#8217;re extremely accessible. CIVT was founded by a group awesome! veterinarians from around the world, many of whom I know personally, taken courses with, and have learned so much from over the years. They are the top experts in their fields, which include acupuncture, Chinese and Western herbal medicine, homeopathy and homotoxicology. If your conventional veterinarian has any interest at all in learning more about holistic therapies, CIVT is the place to learn! Last Wednesday, I  attended a webinar given by Dr. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CatsWalk Newsletter &#8211; April 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.littlebigcat.com/catswalk-newsletter/catswalk-newsletter-april-2013/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jhofve77</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CatsWalk Newsletter April 2013 by Jean Hofve, DVM Library of Congress ISSN #1550-0764 Please note:  This newsletter is emailed only to current subscribers through Get Response, but please feel free to forward it to friends! If you got it from a friend and would like your own subscription, please use the link at the bottom of the page.  For easier reading online click here In this Issue: 1. NewsBites Stay away from Chinese chicken New poison puts pets at risk Most vets prefer dogs &#8220;Safe&#8221; antifreeze Does your music annoy your cat? First aid for cats 2. Making Decisions in a Crisis 3. Cat Litter Review  4. Which Omega-3 Supplement is Best? 1. News Bites Stay away from Chinese chicken: Even though it is in the middle of a bird flu outbreak, and despite a ban on chicken for human consumption, China is still exporting chicken for pet foods and treats to the U.S., and U.S. companies are still buying them. Since 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued multiple warnings about Chinese-made chicken &#8220;jerky&#8221; treats that cause a particular type of kidney failure called Fanconi&#8217;s syndrome. As of December, 2012, FDA had received thousands of reports, including 501 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PetMD claims soy is good for carnivores</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On a PetMD.com blog,  Dr. Jennifer Coates discusses how nutrition impacts the immune system. No argument here, of course what you, your cat, your dog, or your pet elephant eats has multiple effects on the immune system and every other body system as well! http://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvetted/2012/dec/nutrition-to-strengthen-immune-system-in-cats-dogs?utm_source=Blog&#38;utm_medium=Email&#38;utm_content=FullyVet,%20Optimal%20Nutrition%20Gives%20the%20Immune%20System%20a%20Boost,October%2023,%202012&#38;utm_campaign=FV#.UNI9VpPjnnw Supplemental arginine (an amino acid) has been linked to increased T-cell immune function. T-cells direct and regulate the body’s immune responses and/or directly attack infections and cancers. Because arginine levels do not have to be disclosed on a pet food’s label, it is hard to determine exactly how much of the amino acid a particular diet contains. However, certain ingredients like flax seed, soybeans, chicken, salmon, and eggs all contain high levels of this important nutrient. However&#8230;I still would not recommend feeding a cat or a dog any soy-containing products.  95% of soy in the U.S. is genetically modified, making it a very undesirable ingredient in pet food. Meat, eggs, and fish contain all the arginine your pet will ever need. Many dogs also have a hard time digesting soy. So stick with a species-appropriate, meat-based diet for your cat or dog&#8230;and don&#8217;t believe everything you read on the internet! &#160; Post Footer automatically generated [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing an Omega-3 Oil for Your Pet</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You know how important Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation is for dogs and cats. The anti-inflammatory effects of Omega-3s EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid) have been thoroughly researched. Omega-3 supplementation has been abundantly proven to be beneficial for dogs and cats for a wide variety of conditions, including chronic kidney disease(1), arthritis(2), allergies(3), and skin and coat problems(4). But do you know how to choose the best Omega-3 supplement? Let&#8217;s look at the main sources of Omega-3s on the market: Flaxseed/Nut/Vegetable Oils The vast majority of plant-based oils are in the form of Omega-6 fatty acids, which are already over-supplied in our pets&#8217; diets. Flaxseeds and a few other seeds and nuts also contain the Omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA has beneficial effects of its own, particularly on skin and coat health. However, after weaning, dogs and cats (and humans) cannot convert more than 1-2% of it into EPA and none to DHA (the essential fatty acids that are so important to health)(5). Only marine oils contain these particular Omega-3s in a completely bioavailable form. Algae Oil Many species of algae naturally produce DHA, but very few produce significant amounts of EPA. Algal oils may also contain Omega-6 fatty [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Instinctive Choice Cat Food</title>
		<link>http://www.littlebigcat.com/holistic-pet-mall/instinctive-choice-cat-food/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jhofve77</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Usually, I don&#8217;t like to name names when people ask, &#8220;What is the best pet food?&#8221; What works best for one pet will give another one tummy problems, and still another one won&#8217;t even touch it. As I emphasize frequently, variety is extremely important for our cats and dogs. Feeding the same food year in and year out is a good way to create food intolerances and allergies, as well as finicky behavior; and it puts pets at risk for serious deficiencies or excesses. One cat rescue that fed only Wellness canned food had many cats get sick, and several die, due to the lack of thiamine in food that was later recalled. (For more info on why variety is so important, and how to get your cat to eat different foods, see our article on Switching Foods.) The very best diet you can feed your cat is a properly balanced, species-specific, raw homemade diet using fresh, organic foods; and secondarily, a commercially made, nutritionally complete raw diet. That said, I recognize the reality that a lot of people are just not able to do that. Canned food is the most practical and do-able way for many folks. Now, I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>EFT in Practice: The Scary Hair Dryer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many thanks to Maureen Cram of South Africa for allowing us to reprint this article. Here she explains in detail exactly how she helped her cat get over a serious hair dryer terror.  It is a perfect example of how EFT can solve all kinds of issues, whether large or small. Please visit Maureen&#8217;s website at www.stuffbusters.co.za to read more of her great articles! Do you have any companion animals that are scared of everyday items in your home? Hair driers, vacuum cleaners, brooms, washing machines… I am sure you can add to the list! We can help – without resorting to drugs or sedating your dear ones. Read how we helped one cat overcome her fear of the hair drier – then contact us for help with your companion animals. I decided I would try EFT on one of my cats, Matewis (it is an Afrikaans word and is pronounced Ma-teeah-vis) for her fear of the hair dryer. In the past, when I went into the bedroom and opened the dresser where the dreaded hair dryer lives, she would leap off our bed in absolute panic, even if she had been asleep, and fly out of the room as fast as she could. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Support Holistic Veterinary Medicine!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a Little Big Cat reader, you know that we love to advocate and support holistic veterinary medicine; and you probably feel the same way. Here&#8217;s the best opportunity to support holistic medicine that you&#8217;ll have all year! For just one week (March 10-17, 2013) a matching drive will  TRIPLE every $1.00 in donations!  The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation is a nonprofit organization for research and education in all aspects of integrative medicine, especially as it pertains to that part which is called holistic, alternative, or complementary veterinary medicine (CAVM). The Foundation concentrates on three aspects: · Scholarships for veterinary students who are interested in this branch of veterinary medicine; · Research in this aspect of veterinary medicine; and · Support for the use of and education in this branch in US veterinary schools. Right now, the Foundation is working to sign up one million people who will donate just one dollar a month to generate $12 million annually for research and education in integrative veterinary medicine. But any donation amount is welcome! Here&#8217;s the kicker! If you donate to support the Foundation between March 10-17, your donations will be TRIPLED in kind by a generous major donor. How cool is that? [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CatsWalk Newsletter is Back!</title>
		<link>http://www.littlebigcat.com/catswalk-newsletter/catswalk-newsletter-is-back/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jhofve77</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m pleased to announce that Little Big Cat&#8217;s &#8220;CatsWalk Newsletter&#8221; will return starting in April 2013! (It&#8217;s been dormant since the depressing loss of our entire mailing by a [former] email delivery service last year.) CatsWalk is a monthly e-newsletter filled with interesting and important info that cat-lovers (and dog-lovers too!) need to know. Subscribers will never be flooded with junk or sales pitches; and will never have to worry about confidential contact information being rented, sold, disclosed, shared, or even whispered about&#8211;it&#8217;s not gonna happen! Even if you are a registered user at the Little Big Cat website, you must subscribe separately to receive the newsletter. To subscribe, just enter your name (initials and nicknames are also fine) and email address in boxes in the right-hand column, and hit the &#8220;Sign Up&#8221; button to ensure delivery of your next CatsWalk! You will get an email with a confirmation link to complete your subscription. Thanks for your support, and I hope you enjoy the new and improved CatsWalk Newsletter! Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin for wordpress.]]></description>
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