Environmental changes can trigger harmless microorganisms to mutate, proliferate, and even evolve into more harmful varieties (pathogens). Environmental changes associated with the planting of herbicide-resistant, genetically modified corn, soybean, sugar beet and alfalfa, and with the repeated applications of the herbicide glyphosate (Monsanto’s Roundup) affecting soil microorganisms, crop-nutrient uptake and disease resistance, may have created a new pathogen.
According to Dr. Don Huber, professor emeritus at Purdue University, this harmful organism, hitherto unknown to science, found in abundance in GM soybean meal and corn products, is linked to infertility, abortions and other health problems in a wide variety of livestock, and to sudden-death syndrome in soy and Goss’s wilt in corn. For details, see the posting on my website at www.twobitdog.com/drFox/ and my interview with Dr. Huber in Acres USA magazine, May 2011.
Glyphosate-based herbicides, residues of which are in foods, have been shown to cause birth defects in laboratory animal tests, and many widely used agricultural pesticides are hormone disruptors causing infertility, abnormal genitalia and feminization, and could play a significant role in the genesis of various cancers.
Lawn herbicides, which should be banned, are linked to lymphatic cancer in exposed dogs. These agrichemicals may also play a role in honeybee-colony collapse, which is becoming a global epidemic and could mean ecological devastation and food shortages because one-third of our food crops need to be pollinated by insects.
My advice to consumers and pet owners in particular, pending further research and full government safety assurances, is to avoid all corn-and soy-containing consumables unless organically certified.
The variety of online pet supplies is large and catalogs can be your source for all the things you need to keep Fido or Fluffy happy and healthy. We go as far as buying outlandish designer dog accessories, even more expensive than what we buy for ourselves, but we don’t pay enough attention to pet medication.
Whether your animal is involved in a pet therapy program, or just a loveable member of your family, the all important thing for you to remember about your pets is that their care is your responsibility.Naturally, you should always have your pet checked by a reputable veterinarian and follow his (or her) advice. Find out from your vet what your pet needs and order your pet meds online. It’s fast, easy and you’ll save money.
A simple reminder to cat owners: milk and other dairy products are not good for your favorite feline. They can cause severe problems to the digestive system.
Also, remember not to let your pet get overheated. It is just as dangerous for your four legged friends as it is for you. Heat stroke isn’t reserved for humans.
Look for unique online pet products for some wonderful ideas to keep you and your pet comfortable during the hot days of summer. You’ll be able to find the perfect pet carrier that will be comfortable for your dog or cat and easy for you to transport. Check out all the discount pet supplies that are available online.
Did you know that it’s the hope of a growing number of doctors, researchers and animal behaviorists that, in the very near future, pet-patient interaction will shed its “alternative therapy” tag?
Scientifically measuring the benefits of pet therapy was the genesis behind Michigan State University’s Human-Animal Bond Initiative conference of pet experts. The goal is that scientific research will validate animal-assisted therapies and help convince skeptics and critics of its value.
Studies would also help pet therapists confirm that putting a funny hat on a 75-pound collie and having it interact with someone undergoing cancer treatment is, as they expected, doing more for the patient than goading an easy laugh. The recent push for scientific studies is a marked departure for a treatment that has been historically supported by purely anecdotal evidence.
If you want to assort with your best pet pal, now you have a great opportunity. You can find on the internet all the “outfit” you need – bandanas, jewelry, handbags – you name it and the designers have it done, custom-made!
Nowadays, online pet boutiques are more than meets the eye! And if you are looking for particular things, then take a peek at the stylish designs: some reflect meaningful Feng Shui, Mandala and Celtic symbols. You may also choose from various collections of healing gemstone jewelry, holistic and aromatic products – all especially designed to keep your pet healthy and content… And to pamper yourself along with your favorite pal, you can choose unique matching jewelry or trendy bags.
If you are a true pet lover and believe that your cat or dog is truly precious, then these fashionable items will only bring you closer to your friend. No matter if it is a full pedigreed pup or an adorable pup or kitten from an animal shelter, it deserves to be lavished with affection and to be protected with items of the greatest meaning and value. If you are eager to find abundant happiness as an inseparable team, browse the Internet for these little lovely works of art for you and your cherished pet.
I can quickly outline a few reasons for carrying pet accessories and products. They are unique and precious matching items for owners and pets. Meaningful and symbolic holistic items promote wellness. There are specialized designers that use highest quality materials. Not to mention that it’s really easy to order online…
So, if you simply think that a plain dog collar just doesn’t seem to suit your pet’s elegant ‘style’ anymore or if you have already experienced one of his/her “disappearing acts” and realized that he/she was in need of an engraved I.D tag, try purchasing a special tag, incorporating meaningful Feng Shui jewels. By fastening a jeweled charm on your pet’s collar, he/she will receive not only the benefits of identification, but also a trendy adornment which symbolically shields from harm – all wrapped up in one!
You might be wondering “Why Feng Shui?”. Well, because Feng Shui is more than interior decorating. Although its’ principle is that the surrounding environment directly affects every possible area of life and it has also been called the art of arrangement or placement, Feng Shui’s basic theory consists of the concept of yin and yang and the five vital elements: water, fire, earth, wood, and metal. Harmony is created between living creatures and the surrounding environment when the correct balance of three to five of the elements is arranged in the living space. This way the elemental forces work for us rather than resisting us.
A Feng Shui charm will be engraved with a significant symbol. Why not indulge yourself in an ideal token of love for your precious pet and choose the symbol charm that best fits your pets personality and needs?
