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Dandelion is probably the most known herb in the world. It is said to have originated in Western Europe and in the Mediterranean.

Dandelion comes under the category of a bitter herb. It is believed that the bitter principles stimulate the initial phase of digestion, this involves the release of salivary and gastric juices. It is also involved in stimulating the release of bile from the liver and gallbladder.

The medicinal properties of the dandelion herb are numerous, however American herbalists use this herb primarily for its blood purifying abilities and diuretic effects. Dandelion is known to cleanse the blood and increase bile production and is often given for anemia, jaundice, arthritis, rheumatism and other toxic conditions.

The leaves contain substantial levels of vitamins A, C, D, and B complex as well as iron, magnesium, zinc potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium, boron, and silicon.

The substances eudesmanolide and ermacranolide are the active constituents in Dandelion and are unique to this plant. This plant produces a mild diuretic effect and reduces serum cholesterol levels. Dandelion root is used to improve appetite, minor digestive problems, and works as a milk laxative.

Some modern naturopathic veterinarans and physicians believe that it can help detoxify the liver and gallbladder. Clinical trials have shown Dandelion to be effective in treating pneumonia, bronchitis and upper respiratory infections. It also helps with kidney function, pancreas, spleen, stomach, osteoporosis, abscesses, anemia, boils, breast tumors, cirrhosis of the liver, fluid retention, hepatitis, jaundice, rheumatism and warts. Dandelion may even aid in prevention of fungus infections, and external and internal malignant growths. It is also used to treat skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, and arthritis conditions.

Yes, you may harvest and use the dandelion that grows in your yard however, ONLY if you have not used any chemical pesticides or fertilizers on where they are growing or the surrounding areas.

This post was in my drafts folder for some reason and I wanted to share it with you all today.

In my never ending quest and thirst for knowledge, I came across this great article that I wanted to share with you all. Most likely, most of us who live with dogs already believe and realize that dogs are more intelligent then most non-animal lovers like to think. No, they don’t think like we human’s do, God made them unique and wonderful in their own ways but here is some great food for thought and even bragging rights for you share with those who think dogs are “just dogs”.

The intelligence of the dog is among the highest of all the animals, maybe higher than we give him credit for. Although his brain is proportionately only half as large as ours, he is certainly the most intelligent of domestic animals.

As with humans, individual intelligence varies greatly according to inherited genes. While no one breed can be truly said to be more intelligent than another, some breeds that have been selectively bred for work ability are often brighter and more receptive than those bred primarily for purely physical attributes.

Whether a dog is a mixed breed for purebred, studies have shown that neither is much more intelligent than the other. However, dogs that have been exposed to a more varied lifestyle, both indoors and out, and with both human and animal interaction, does show more intelligent behavior.
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The Whole Dog is going to feature some great gift idea for the holidays. Today is a wonderful little gift box filled with all natural treats and good for your doggie stuff!

Marley’s Deluxe Doggy Gift Box includes:

Only Natural Pet Super Daily Vitamins & Enzymes - a powdered nutritional supplement ideal for your dog’s daily diet

Only Natural Pet Salmon Oil - keep their skin and coat looking and feeling like a new puppy’s!

Zukes Mini Naturals Peanut Butter Treats - perfect treats for training

Bags on Board - biodegradable clean-up bags you can take anywhere

Kong Squeaker Ball - play your dog’s favorite game of fetch!

Merrick Flossie - our top selling treat that helps clean teeth

Castor & Pollux Furr-So-Soft Shampoo - for silky smooth hair in a cu$te fire hydrant shaped bottle

Merrick Bully Stick - a long lasting chew sure to become your dogs’ favorite

Newman’s Own Organic Chicken Treats - made with natural ingredients your dog will love

This gift box normally sells for $49.99 but is currently on SALE for $39.99

To order this gift box for your dog or doggie friend, click HERE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 6, 2008

A Season of Giving: Animal Talk Naturally Radio Show Guests To Join Together To Share Special Message Of Giving

Authors, radio show hosts, artists, and charities join together to share the true spirit of this holiday season

RIO RANCHO, NM November 6, 2008 – The United States is going through a tumultuous time with an economic downturn while waiting to elect their next president. In the midst of the turmoil a group of authors, artists, radio show hosts, and charities have joined together to share a poignant message of giving during this difficult time.

While these show guests all come from different walks of life they all share two things in common: their Christian faith and the love of animals. Each of the twelve guests will be sharing their special Christmas message. The show will also include music from two of the participating artists.

On December 17, 2008 beginning at 2:30 PM Eastern, A Season of Giving show will begin on the Animal Talk Naturally platform through BlogTalk Radio at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/animaltalknaturally that will shine the spotlight on the work of three special organizations that are giving so much to help animals and children – Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch (http://www.crystalpeaksyouthranch.org ), Paws and Think (http://www.pawsandthink.org ), and the upcoming documentary film, Animals in Paradise.

For a true Season of Giving the show hosts are asking businesses to contact them that would like to be involved in giving gift packages to the live listening audience who donate to the special charities involved in the show. In return the show is offering all participating businesses a spot on their website’s special Christmas page until next year’s show.

“This will be a true circle and season of giving, “comments one of the show’s hosts, Dr. Kim Bloomer. “Our guests will be giving of their time, talent, services and products. Our charities give every single day as they help abused animals and children. The businesses will be giving during a time when sales are down. Listeners will be donating to our three special organizations during a slow economic time in our country. “

“Kim and I wanted to show the world how we don’t have to be afraid. Giving is what this season is all about.” commented Dr. Jeannie Thomason the other host of the show. “We hope to encourage others to do likewise, and give.”

To find out more and how you can get involved go to
http://www.animaltalknaturally.com/a-season-of-giving/

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Contact:
Dr. Jeannie Thomason
Animal Talk Naturally
http://www.animaltalknaturally.com
Email: jeannie@animaltalknaturally.com

About Animal Talk Naturally:
Celebrating the art of natural animal health, the truth of animal nature and the love of the human/animal bond from a Christian faith-based focus. Veterinary naturopaths Dr. Kim Bloomer and Dr. Jeannie Thomason, now in their fourth year of online talk radio. Bloomer & Thomason bring in a wide variety of industry experts to help share the passion Animal Talk Naturally is known for by their audience. Join them bi-weekly for an often passionate, sometimes serious, sometimes funny, but never boring show! You and your animals can be “ears up” for the podcast at www.animaltalknaturally.com.

By MICHELLE ROBERTS, Associated Press Writer

SAN ANTONIO – A new $15 million veterinary hospital for four-legged military personnel opened Tuesday at Lackland Air Force Base, offering a long overdue facility that gives advanced medical treatment for combat-wounded dogs.

Dogs working for all branches of the military and the Transportation Safety Administration are trained at the base to find explosive devices, drugs and land mines. Some 2,500 dogs are working with military units.

Like soldiers and Marines in combat, military dogs suffer from war wounds and routine health issues that need to be treated to ensure they can continue working.

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I, like many other people am facinated with and love dolphins. I stumbled on this wonderful little story about a dog and dolphins at DOLPHIN REEF EILAT For more pictures of Lucky and his dolphin friends please go to thier site, underlined above.

This is a story about a group of dolphins and one dog.

The story begins about five years ago. One day a fluffy gray dog waltzed his way into Dolphin Reef. We hardly noticed him, but after a few days we noticed that he kept going down to the pier and gazing at the dolphins. He would sit there for hours staring at the dolphins and, of course, the dolphins being curious creatures themselves found him very interesting.

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The Whole Dog Presents

the Elegance of Fine Pet Dining with NEW KrunCheros™

The Next Evolution of Pet Food is Here in Four Delicious Flavors Freeze Dried RAW Food
with Organic, Natural and Exotic Nutrients for Optimum Health

Cottonwood, CA – Imagine feeding your dog a healthy raw food diet without the mess or worry of bacteria problems. Could there possibly be a food on the market that is more nourishing than all the available kibbles, canned foods and raw food diets and is shelf stable as well? YES! The next evolution of safe, healthy pet food is here.

KrunCheros offers the nutrition and elegance of fine pet dining in a freeze-dried raw food format with organic, natural and exotic nutrients (including acai berries, goji berries, chia and more) for optimum health.

KrunCheros are grain and potato-free, aiding against allergies. Nature’s perfect canine diet, designed to help dogs maintain a lean, healthy and active lifestyle. Made in the USA utilizing the highest level of active nutrients.

The ultimate nutrition of raw food

The savory taste of canned food

The ease of feeding like a kibble

The portability of freeze-dried

And turned it into the Ultimate Healthy Pet Food!

Your dog will Pawsitively love the flavors:

Spaghetti & Meatballs
Beef, beef tripe, beef liver, ground beef bone, beef kidney, beef heart, beef lung, full spectrum plant digestive enzymes, 7 billion micro-encapsulated probiotics, colostrum, lactoferrin, spaghetti squash*, pumpkin*, sprouted chia, carrot*, tomato*, goji berries*, acai berries*, parsley*, inulin, broccoli-kale-sunflower-sprouts*, yumberry, king berry*, sea berry*, amla, kelp*, bamboo*

Chicken Pot Py

Chicken, chicken liver, ground chicken necks & bone, chicken organ meat, full spectrum plant digestive enzymes, 7 billion micro-encapsulated probiotics, colostrum, lactoferrin, pumpkin*, carrot*, acai berries*, goji berries*, king berry*, yumberry, sprouted chia, parsley, peas, inulin, broccoli-kale-sunflower sprouts*, squash*, kelp*, bamboo*

Beef Wellington

Beef, beef tripe, beef liver, ground beef bone, beef kidney, beef heart, beef lung, full spectrum plant digestive enzymes, 7 billion micro-encapsulated probiotics, colostrum, lactoferrin, pumpkin*, yumberry, sprouted chia carrot*, goji berries*, acai berries*, parsley*, inulin, broccoli-kale-sunflower sprouts*, king berry*, sea berry*, amla, kelp*, bamboo*

Chicken Fiesta

Chicken, chicken liver, ground chicken necks & bone, chicken heart, full spectrum plant digestive enzymes, 7 billion micro-encapsulated probiotics, colostrum, lactoferrin, pumpkin*, sprouted chia, acai berries*, squash*, goji berries*, yumberry, parsley*, inulin, broccoli-kale-sunflower sprouts*, kelp*, bamboo*, king berry*, sea berry*, bamboo*

Better Ingredients- Better Health- Happier Pets!

For more infomation and a complete breakdown of the nutrients in Kruncheros, click HERE

Dr Jeannie and The Whole Dog are dedicated to the preservation of quality life, longer life and happy living, naturally for your pets.

KrunCheros are changing the world of Pet Food!

I am sure most of you read the article going around from the Academy Of American Pediatrics stating that pets pose major health risks to humans and especially to children. I personally was upset by this article and found it to be yet more propaganda to scare people and keep us from having the right to have pets in our homes.

The following is a great rebuttal/article that my dear friend and colleague, Kim Bloomer wrote on this topic:

Pets Pose Major Benefits to Humans, Children Included
by Dr. Kim Bloomer

Recently a news article was brought to my attention 8 Pets That Pose Major Health Threats to Kids - which is why I named this article in response to this most preposterous nonsense put forth by none other than the Academy of American Pediatrics.The information wasn’t provided by someone in animal science or the veterinary profession but by pediatricians! My initial reaction to the information in this article was: LIVID! I know this country has gone stark raving mad when this sort of lunacy is perpetrated under the guise of “safety”. I am utterly disgusted with this political push for safety which translated means: FORCE. Force you to surrender all your personal power so we can control you.

And the push to control everything about animals has been a constant and consistent onslaught. And now this. Telling parents that children are at risk when they own and interact with the following animals - they may as well have included the kitchen sink: Read the rest