Saturday, November 28, 2009

Standard Poodles Enjoying the Outdoors



Here's my guys enjoying the outdoors in November in Northeast Ohio.
Sure would be great if it stayed this way until spring. De-frosting poodles is a pain, the snow gets in their hair and then you have a cold, wet mess.

Foundation Delivers Aid to Retired Racing Greyhounds

Many thanks to The Dr. Jane’s HealthyPetNet Foundation, four “retired” Greyhounds have crossed the finish line to guaranteed shelter and care, until they can be adopted into loving, forever families. Read more......

Grooming a Greyhound:
Greyhounds have a smooth, short haired coat that is very easy to groom. Brush them with a firm bristle brush, and shampoo monthly. This breed is an average shedder so grooming is necessary. Trim nails short, but be careful to not cut into the quick.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

To True Thanksgiving Message A Proclamation

George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to "recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"
Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand, at the city of New York, the 3d day of October, A.D. 1789

G. Washington (his actual signature)

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Cat Bathing

Cat Bathing can be a chore, as most cats don't like the water much at all.When bathing a cat, here are some things you will need to do:
  • Have your wash area ready.
  • Have the proper shampoo
  • Have some towels near by
  • Check water temperature (use cool water, not to hot or not to cold)
  • Place something like a bath mat in your tub. Cats like to dig their toes into something.
  • Brush

Instructions Before Bathing:
Before starting the bathing process, make sure you trim all the nails of the cat. This helps reduce the risk of getting a bad scratch.

Brush your cat thoroughly, especially if it is long haired before giving bath to the cat. This helps to get the loose hair out so there is not a lot in the water during the bath.

It is also important to have everything strategically placed in the bathing area, so you can keep one hand on the cat at all times and not walking away to get something.

Place the cat in the tub, sink or shower and gentle put some water on the cat's back. This allows the cat to know what is happening before you get to much water on him.

Shampoo the cat's back, work down the sides, lather up the tail, work your hands gentle under the tummy and butt. Use a cloth to clean the head and around the face. Rinse with clean water, rinse until you no longer see or feel any shampoo.

Towel dry your cat by patting the towel all around the hair. Wrap the towel securely around the cat a place into a kitty crate or blow dry.

Brush the coat to remove any loose hair. spray with coat conditioner made for cats and enjoy a fresh smelling kitty.

Billy Graham's Thanksgiving Prayer for the Nation

Billy Graham's Prayer for the Nation

Our Father and Our God, we praise You for Your goodness to our nation, giving us blessings far beyond what we deserve. Yet we know all is not right with America. We deeply need a moral and spiritual renewal to help us meet the many problems we face. Convict us of sin. Help us to turn to You in repentance and faith. Set our feet on the path of Your righteousness and peace. We pray today for our nation's leaders. Give them the wisdom to know what is right, and the courage to do it. You have said, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." May this be a new era for America, as we humble ourselves and acknowledge You alone as our Savior and Lord. This we pray in Your holy name, Amen.

--- Billy Graham

Monday, November 23, 2009

Premium Canned Dog Foods

Our holistic veterinarian has created not one, but two masterpieces of canine nutrition! We now offer Life's Abundance Premium Canned Dog Foods formulated especially for breakfast and dinner. Your dog will flip for Turkey and Shrimp Breakfast in Broth, a savory omelet-inspired serving of turkey, shrimp, eggs, red skinned potatoes, red bell peppers and cheddar cheese. And at the end of the day, they’ll relish the delectable Chicken and Crab Dinner in Sauce, featuring organic chicken, crab, eggs, carrots, red skinned potatoes, peas and apples in an appetizing sauce. Sound Good???? Order Here

Agility Formula for Pets

Agility for Dogs and Cats formula helps maintain healthy joint cartilage and connective tissue, and to aid in the production of healthy synovial fluid, which lubricates the joints. This supplement features Glucosamine and MSM, and is a natural, holistic, multi-action joint support formula containing scientifically-tested ingredients. Dogs on the go should be taking these to stay fit. Order Here

Autoship Life's Abundance Healthy Pet Net

This is the Autoship Policy for Life's Abundance Pet products.
On Autoship There's Everything to Gain and Nothing to Lose


What is Autoship? It's a convenient, automatic shipment program that you control. You decide on the frequency of shipments to meet your needs, so you never run out of the products you want on a regular basis.
Is there a sign-up or cancellation fee? Absolutely not. In fact, you save money on Autoship because in most cases you pay wholesale prices.
What about the frequency of Autoship orders? You can set up Autoship orders to process from every two weeks to every 120 days, and anywhere in between.
How is an Autoship order changed or cancelled? Changes or cancellations must be made at least two business days before an Autoship process date. You can send changes or cancellations by email to support@trilogyonline.com or to support@healthypetnet.com. Or call toll free at 877-387-4564 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday. Autoships cannot be viewed, changed or cancelled online at this time.
What happens if a process date falls on a weekend or holiday? The order will process the business day before or after.
Autoship Courtesy Reminder Emails. We send courtesy reminder emails to those with valid email addresses on file. An email is sent six days before an Autoship is scheduled to process. The email contains the product name(s), the current product price(s), shipping cost, applicable sales tax, order total and frequency. Because email is not 100% reliable, we cannot guarantee that you will receive your Courtesy Autoship Reminders.
Company Changes to Your Autoship Order. From time to time, we may make changes that affect your Autoship order. These changes can be as a result of backorders, price or shipping changes, product size changes, etc. When we make a change to your order, we will attempt to notify you by email, and the change will be reflected in your Autoship Courtesy Reminder whenever possible. Since email is the primary method of communicating these changes, please keep your email address on file up-to-date so we can notify you of any changes to your Autoship order.
www.pipschoice.com is my Life's Abundance website.
ID 40056360

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Pet Grooming Tip - Bathing a Puppy

On the Process of Bathing a Puppy

When you need the bathe your dog there are a few things to keep in mind.
It need not to be a chore, it's a time for bonding and can be a lot of fun. It is a time set aside to show him or her how much you care. After all, a clean pet is a happy pet. To feel clean makes your pet want to run and be playful, to roll around the floor, to jump and wag their tails. Bosco, my dog, loves the feel of being groomed and washed, he does all of the above and truly changes his composure. I love It....

When you start bathing your dog as a puppy, be gentle and speak soft words to him so to make him feel safe. Start with a small amount of water poured over his back and then add a dab of shampoo such as Isle Of Dogs or a dog shampoo with natural essential oils to his coat. With a tender touch, work the shampoo into a lather and rub away the dirt. Continue this process until you have completely covered the entire dog. In doing this I must emphasis to pay close attention to not get any shampoo in the pups eyes, ears and nose. Let the shampoo sit for a few minutes in order to let the natural oils sink into the coat. Rinse the shampoo out of the coat and rinse again until you know longer see any suds. After that, guess what? rinse again, it is so very important to get all the shampoo out of the coat. Wipe the water off the body, use your hands to gentle squeeze the water off the legs and tail. Wrap a clean white towel around your puppy and dry the hair.

Result.... one clean, squeaky, great smelling puppy to cuddle and enjoy.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Christmas Dog Gift Basket

Here is a wonderful way to try some HealthyPetNet products and give your pet a great gift that they will love to eat and play with. Makes a great gift to send to someone you love that loves their pet's too.
This Basket contains a plush, fun squeak toy plus an assortment of Wholesome Hearts Low Fat Treats, Gourmet Dental Treats, Antioxidant Health Bars, Pork Hide Dog Bones, one 4-ounce bag of Tasty Rewards Training Treats and one yummy Porky Puff Dog Chew. The gift basket is beautifully packaged with a ribbon.

Your Price: $19.95 Order Here at http://www.pipschoice.com/ or http://www.spottsgrooming.com/

Sunday, November 15, 2009

We Love Hearing From Our Customers

Yes, We Love Hearing From Our Customers.
Now you can tell us how much you enjoy the grooming, the foods, the information you find here or anything else you would like us to know.

Click Here to go to our website feedback.
Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Selling Pet Food Opportunity

I do sell pet food. Why would anyone what to sell pet food? you might ask. The reason is simple. People have to feed their dogs and cats and don't always know what they are giving them to eat. And since people buy food to feed their pets, I decided to help them choose.
This is working out great for all parties involved. I make some money, the people are feeding a really healthy food and the pet is really the winner, in that, he or she is loving every bite and improving their over-all health. You have heard the slogan "you are what your eat" same goes for pets. You feed them junk food and they get fat and sickly.
So why is selling healthy pet food something I want to share? Well, if you are in the pet professional business already, you have a number of people that need you. If you are someone that just loves pets than they need you. Here is a link you need to click on. Go ahead, it would hurt.... Look it over and get back to me. OK? http://www.healthypetnet.com/HealthyPetNet/Opportunity/Opportunity.aspx?realname=40056360&cat=4&hdr=&Ath=True
I know, it's a big link, but it's a even bigger opportunity.

Life's Abundance Dog Food Testimonials

Life's Abundance Dog Food Testimonials:
Dear Dr. Jane Bicks and company, I just wanted to tell you of the transformation of my dog. We decided to switch after being convinced by my brother who had recently adopted a boxer and wanted the best food for his puppy. So, we decided to order a med size bag (of Life's Abundance Premium Health Food for Puppies & Adult Dogs) and see how it went. He definitely liked the food and even in the transition there wasn't any diarrhea or any potty problems. After about a week, you could see a difference in his coat. What was once dull and lack luster, had a sheen and a softness that just made you want to pet!! Then the pads of his feet began to change...softer, almost as if someone had put lotion on them! The shedding stopped! So did the itching!! Thank you all for all of your hard work and efforts to make a dog food that is healthy for peoples' animals. I joke that my dogs probably eat better than I do!! Maybe you could get into health foods for people too!
Cindy S., Illinois Customer since July 2006

Hi Dr. Bicks, I wanted to let you know that since putting our 2... 12-yr-old labs on LA (Life's Abundance Premium Health Food for Puppies & Adult Dogs) 2 years ago, they are doing fabulous! I have never seem them look and feel so good! Their energy levels, coats, and overall health are great. They look and act younger now than they did years ago. The food and supplements are fantastic. Just wanted to let you know that! Sincerely,Nancy B., New YorkCustomer since September 2007

Hello, I just wanted to comment on your dog food (Life's Abundance Premium Health Food for Puppies & Adult Dogs)! Years ago, my sister was a distributor of this food, well she had to quit. I had forgotten about your products until I was researching for a better and safer product for my little "girls" (Boston Terrier's) because of the awful poisoning of the dog foods...so I came across your website, once again. I have to say, I am sooo excited from seeing and being a witness to what ever ingredients you have in there, it has made my oldest BT act like a pup again. She has always been "lathargic, lazy, kick-back, passive" until I started feeding her your dog food! We could see the difference in as little as 2 days! I was totally impressed! I was sooo impressed with the results, I turned one of my friends on to it, so now she is buying it for her BT...her terrier absolutely loves it too! So anyways, THANK YOU for sacrificing many long hours into making this a HEALTHY food for our little girls! I pray that God continues to bless your business with success!
Warmly,Becky S., MissouriCustomer since May 2007

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I just ordered my second bag of Life's Abundance (Premium Health Food for Puppies & Adult Dogs) and feel such a great relief from worrying about what food is the best for my beautiful labs. The recall scared me to death and because of it I researched all dog food to find the best. Life's Abundance is the best, my dogs look better and feel better. My five year old is running around like he is two again. And his eyes are not running anymore and he isn't rubbing his face and the rug anymore. He would itch so much he rubbed his face till it bled. But not anymore. I have great confidence in the food I feed them now, and they are so much happier and healthier. Thank you so very much for your great product and for caring about our pets and my peace of mind.
Sincerely,Cheryl P., New YorkCustomer since March 2007

Just wanted to let you know that even though I've only purchased Life's Abundance (Premium Health Food for Puppies & Adult Dogs) a few weeks ago, my dogs have shown a remarkable improvement! No more allergies! I guess this is one good thing that came about from the recent pet food recall! Thank you so much for helping to improve the lifespan of my pets!
Shelley B., NevadaCustomer since April 2007

Thank you for being the best pet food on the market...
John S., FloridaCustomer since January 2002

Thursday, November 12, 2009

NuJoint Joint Supplements for Dogs


I will not Jump through this until I get my NuJoint Plus......
NuJoint Plus is a natural anti-inflammatory hip and joint therapy, formulated with the finest pharmaceutical, human grade ingredients.Major considerations in formulating NuJoint Plus were the pharmaceutical grade quality of ingredients and their healing values, as well as the bio digestibility and utilization into the cellular framework. NuJoint Plus has been formulated by leading Veterinarians and Scientist to contain precise percentages of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and Vitamin C which will help to quickly and effectively reverse and heal the devastating effects of osteoarthritis.
NuVet Labs™ has designed a cutting edge formula that we believe will help increase your pets longevity and quality of life. Our scientists performed extensive research and experiments with the ingredients in NuJoint Plus™, finding the most powerful synergistic defense against the harm caused by osteoarthritis. Order www.nuvet.com/42299

NuVet Plus Products are made in the USA

All product orders are shipped directly from NuVet Labs' warehouse in Agoura Hills, California. When you order, you are guaranteed the freshest product sent right to your door directly from NuVet Labs

NuVet Labs ships by the best available service (USPS First Class Mail, USPS Priority Mail or UPS ground service) depending on the size of your order.

If you need specific shipping services (overnight, 2-day air, etc.) call NuVet Labs directly at 800-474-7044 and let them know how soon you would like your products shipped. Please remember to mention Susan Potts DBA Spotts Grooming referred you.
The order code to use is 42299
www.nuvet.com/42299

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Spotts Grooming Parlor * All Breed Grooming - By Appointment Only



Spotts Grooming Parlor is located in the quiet little town of Leroy Ohio.
Grooming is by appointment only - call (440) 254-3606 to book your Holiday appointments early.
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Call for Details.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Spotts Grooming & Holistic Pet Products


Spotts Grooming Parlor also provides you with links to order....
  • Life's Abundance Pet Food & Products
  • Flint River Ranch Food & Treats
  • NuVet Plus & NuJoint
Pet care products: Revitalizing Shampoo For Dogs & Cats, Bath Fresh Mist For Dogs & Cats, Smoothing Mist, Ear Care Formula
Natural safe cleaning products: BioDeodorizer with Sprayer, Floorwash

People products: Sealogix Omega-3 Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil in Liquid & Capsules, Clay Essentials Face & Body Masque, Eye & Lip Masque, Clay Essentials Problem Skin Solution.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Tips for a Slimmer Dog Weight-loss



Just like us, overweight pets can experience a multitude of health issues. Likewise, the best methods to keep your pet's weight in check are the same as if we were to shed some extra pounds. Try the following if your animal is hefty - they will greatly benefit from dropping a few extra pounds and in the very small, a few ounces will make a difference.


  • Get daily exercise and/or walks. Exercise helps to burn calories. Fresh air, new experiences and regular activity also contribute to your pet's mental health and that helps in keeping the whole body functioning properly.
  • Feed your pet a healthy diet. Essential nutrition is important if you want a healthy pet and who doesn't? you should feed your pet natural, human grade foods. Enhance their diet with appropriate treats and remember to always have clean, fresh water available at all times.
  • See you veterinarian regularly.


Life's Abundance Weight-Loss Formula

  • With all the healthy ingredients you’ve come to expect from a Life’s Abundance food, formulated specifically for overweight adult dogs
  • Balanced nutrition with fewer calories, less fat and a higher protein content
  • Includes nutrients to support healthy metabolism and a shiny coat More Information on Weight-Loss Formula


Flint River Ranch Senior LITE Adult Canine Formula (can be given to younger dogs for weight loss)

  • The ultimate in Premium Senior nutrition! Special oven-baked formula helps your Senior Dog maintain bone density, strong teeth and vision, good circulation and all around great health.
  • The Senior LITE formula contains one-third less protein and fat than our original kibble formula while maintaining the great taste dogs love. More Information on Lite Formula

Friday, November 6, 2009

Les Poochs Brushes


Les Poochs Brushes are the greatest I have ever used. They are expensive but last so much longer than the cheap look-alike's that are showing up in grooming catalogs and pet stores. These are easy to use and do not damage the hair. This the the proper way in which to brush the hair on dog's legs. By brushing upward, it gets through the hair easier and is much more comfortable for the dog.

Lhasa Apso mix Short Haircut

This is a nice length on a Lhasa Apso mix.
These kinds of dogs mat very easily and keeping their hair cut short is a great way to have them always looking smart.