Paws & Pesticides - A Deadly Combination

Title: Paws & Pesticides - A Deadly Combination
Author: Dorianne Schwaiger

For the sake of your pets and family, please stop using
chemical pesticides.

Toxic pesticides are considered an active poison. They are
extremely dangerous to your health, your pets health and our
environment.

Every year, thousands of domestic pets and wild life lose their
lives to the ravaging effects of pesticide poisoning. Most pet
lovers also enjoy gardening and the great outdoors. Little do
they know what caustic ingredients are in the pesticides that
are being sprayed on lawns and green areas. We take for granted
that most herbicides used by gardeners or sold in stores are
safe. Many name brands such as "Weed n' Feed" and "Round Up"
contain the same deadly cancer causing ingredients that were
found in Agent Orange. Another synthetic poison found in these
two well known garden products is 2,4-D. It is also the active
ingredient found in "Killex." It can cause loss of reflex in
humans along with comas, kidney and liver failure. In dogs it is
the number one killer causing malignant lymphomas, a form of
cancer.

Sadly, just five percent of pesticides reach their target weeds
and garden pest. The rest are absorbed into our earth, targeting
our water supplies through a process called run off or simply
just dissipates into our air. Major health damage can occur when
Toxic Pesticides are absorbed through our skin, swallowed or
inhaled. When not applied correctly, pesticides can settle on
ponds, pools, children's toys, pets left outdoors and even drift
through open windows settling on our furniture, bedding and even
our floors. This deadly poison is often tracked into our homes
by our shoes and pets paws.

We all face the continuing problem of toxic by-products through
years of pesticide residue that is in our food supply and
everyday environment. What we don't realize is how wide spread
pesticide poisoning really is. These caustic chemicals are
virtually used in all of our public buildings including our
children's schools and play yards, restaurants, hospitals,
hotels and private homes. Pesticide abuse is used in our
agriculture and forest areas.

Why are Pets Vulnerable to Pesticide Poisoning?

* Pets spend most of their time close to the ground, this is
where pesticide concentration is highest.

* Pets ingest most pesticides while grooming themselves. Any
contact with chemicals connect with their fur and paws and is
then ingested by the pet.

* Pets spend more time outside and play in heavily treated
areas.

* Pets have higher absorption rates than human systems. Animals
may be more sensitive and easily poisoned by conditions deemed
safe to people.

Signs of Pesticide Poisoning In Pets

* Excessive drooling and foaming at the mouth.

* Loss of thirst and appetite.

* Vomiting or diarrhea.

* Immune function decline.

* Convulsions and disorientation.

* Birds and fish die due to toxic runoff in our water supply.

* Feline thyroid disease.

* Dogs contract cancer (malignant lymphoma)

What Can We Do To Stop Pesticide Poisoning?

* Adapt an alternative "green" solution for pest control.

* Enjoy your weeds and bugs. They are part of nature.

* Educate yourself about pesticides used by your HOA, Lawn
Service and immediate neighbors.

* Do not allow your pets to drink from ponds or outside water
sources - always keep fresh, clean water readily available.

* Leash your pets, allowing them to run free is not a good
idea.

* Bathe and brush your pets often.

* Wash down your outdoor living area.

* Think eco-conscious when dealing with your environment.

Protect yourself and your pets from synthetic pesticides by
being an educated consumer and willing activist in our
eco-system.

About The Author: Dori Schwaiger is an expert author on health
& wellness, she is also an avid animal lover and passsionate
about animal rights. Please visit the Pet Health section of her
website, http://www.TopHealthSpot.com for all your pets needs.

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Organic Dog Treats

Title: Organic Dog Treats
Author: Martha Hemblasit

Most dog treats are not pure forms of nutrition. They are
scraps of the less than savory left overs of the commercial
farming industry. Why throw scraps away when you can sell them?
And sell them for good money at that. Harnessing their economies
of scale, pet food companies gather as much junk as they can, to
sell to you. Stop feeding this garbage to your dogs, it's not
good for them. Dogs all over the planet are getting cancer as a
results of being garbage cans for the commercial meat industry.
When meat was relatively pure, 100s of years ago, dogs were ok.
But now, animals in commercial production are run down with
hormones, and your dog eats these animals, and will contract the
same diseases they do in time. Don't buy your dog treats, if you
can't buy them healthful treats, you are doing them a
disservice. Attempt to save some money from disposable income to
upgrade your pet's diet. A dog can not make choices; they at the
mercy of their owner. Make choices that you would appreciate
being made for you by another human. Dogs deserve to be fed
nutritious meals that will allow them to lead a good life.

A good deal of pet food meat is not fit for human consumption.
Does this sound right to you? Pet grade and human grade meat.
And we are not talking about the difference between raw and
cooked here. Trust me, your dog's dry food bricks are cooked, at
a very, very, high heat. How do you think dog food supposedly
stays fresh on a self for weeks. So why would you feed something
that you could not eat to your dog? A dog should be getting food
that is the same quality as what you eat. Many people really
don't stop to think about their dog's food for a long enough
time to realize that it is garbage. It is literally something
you would throw out at your house, scraps that you would grind
down the garbage disposal at your home.

Guess what, animal processing plants should be throwing it out
too, but they don't. They don't because they know that they can
get people to buy it. Trash becomes treasure. Literal waste
becomes food. And the victim of this perpetual cycle is your
dog. In the commercial meat industry they have a horrible term
known as the four Ds. The four Ds stands for disabled, diseased,
dying,and dead. And it is the four Ds that can and will go into
your dog's food and treats.

If you spend more on your dog's treats and food, you are going
to help their health out a great deal. Organic dog treats use
meats that are raised with sustainable practices(this means that
your kids won't have to pay $15 for a gallon of water because
your purchases lead to contaminated ground water). Additionally,
100% organic animal products can not contain genetically
engineered ingredients(which will allow companies to control
food supplies like never seen before in world history). So,
something as simple as paying a bit extra for dog food, can
really have a tremendous impact on your dog's life and the
environment that you live in. Feeding your dog better treats
will also cut down on vet bills, as proper nutrition leads to a
stronger immune system, which prevents disease.

About The Author: To read more information about organic dog
treats visit http://www.squidoo.com/goodorganicdogtreats

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