Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Cat Haiku

The food in my bowl
is old, and, more to the point,
    Contains no tuna.

So you want to play?
Will I claw at dancing string?
     Your ankle's closer.

There's no dignity
In being sick, which is why
      I don't tell you where.


Seeking solitude
I am locked in the closet.
     For once I need you.

Tiny can, dumped in
Plastic bowl, Presentation:
     One star; service: none.

Am I in your way?
You seem to have it backwards:
     This pillow's taken.

Your mouth is moving;
Up and down, emitting noise.
     I've lost interest.

The dog wags his tail.
Seeking approval.  See mine?
     Different message.

My brain: walnut-sized.
Yours: largest among primates.
    Yet, who leaves for work?

Most problems can be
ignored.  The more difficult
     Ones can be slept through

My affection is conditional
     Don't stand up.
     It's your lap I love.

Cats can't steal the breath
of children.  But if my tail's
    Pulled again, I'll learn.

    I don't mind being
Teased, any more than you mind
    A skin graft of two.

   So call this thing
Your"cat carrier." I call
These my "blades of death."

Toy mice, dancing yarn
Meowing sounds.  I'm convinced
       You're and idiot.


Author Unknown

Monday, April 11, 2011

What Do You Feed Your Pet?

A Holistic Approach
Just like us, all pets need LOVE, quality nutrition, sleep, clean air, fresh water, exercise, sunshine, and both positive mental and emotional surroundings.  A holistic approach to wellness encompasses the entire being.  The outside of the body is a direct reflection of what is happening internally.  Wellness occurs when the physical body is in harmony with the spirit and with nature.

Nutrition -The Key to Good Health
Each day our pets need to have all the necessary nutrients in proper balance to achieve good health.  Proteins, carbohydrates, essential oils and fatty acids along with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and trace elements have become the mantra for good health.  We know boosting the immune system with high quality foods and supplements can help keep our loved ones strong and resistant to disease and degeneration.

So, why are we seeing so many of our loving friends succumb to cancer, tumors, skin lesions, hair loss, diabetes, kidney failure, leukemia, parasites and immune deficiency disorders?

In the past, we assumed our pets were getting everything they needed in the "store-bought" foods we fed them.  We believed if the labels claimed these foods were "complete and balanced", that they were adequate to keep our loved ones healthy.


The Truth is that most pet foods on the market today, do little more than just sustain life.  It may be hard to believe, but even premium pet foods contain inexpensive, processed fillers as well as potentially harmful additives and coloring agents.  Label reading can be deceiving.  There is virtually no regulation when it comes to the quality of ingredients used in the products we have come to know today!

Awareness is the key.  Please read labels with a discerning eye!!  The first ingredients are the primary components of that food.  They are then listed in descending order.  You could be feeding  your pet a diet consisting primarily of corn, wheat, rice, or even by products.  Any of these coupled with chemicals, coloring agents, artificial preservatives and dyes found in most foods could be creating some serious  health risks.  We no longer blindly accept them into our food choice, so why should we permit them in our pets' lives either?  This is why a great, natural diet along with the appropriate supplementation is so important!

I have been using Spot's Stew for my cats for a number of years now.  They absolutely love this stuff and are always waiting patiently every morning for it.  There is nothing artificial in this product.  No by-products. No Fillers. No chemicals or preservatives.  Just totally balanced and wholesome.

Ingredients for Spot's Stew for Cats
Whole chicken
Carrots
Yellow squash
Zucchini
Celery
Green Peas
Turkey
Green beans
Chicken liver
Garlic
Kelp
Vitamins and minerals

Don't you owe it to your furry friends to have the best food and the best quality of life?