Once again, a new school year has begun. With busier school and activity schedules, it’s also the time when pet parents may find themselves with less time to spend with their companion animals. Here are some easy tips for making the most of the time that you do have: Set aside a few minutes in the [...]

OK, before you start thinking ‘oh my gosh, another weight loss gimic’, you have got to see the video that actually shows one capsule of FORM absorbing up to 1,000 times it’s weight in water!  The whole key to healthy weight loss is knowing when to stop eating.  FORM, when combined with water, expands in [...]

Many of us agree that we should do everything within our power to make sure that our companion animals enjoy the best possible health.  But did you know that simply by being a part of your life, your dog or cat could actually help you to be not only happier but healthier, too? Of course you [...]

Finally, after months and months of patiently waiting for Dr. Jane Bicks to complete formulation of our new Life’s Abundance Premium Canned Health Food for Dogs to her highest quality standards, our new canned dog is finally ‘on the shelves’! Thank you everyone for all your patience. Our holistic veterinarian has created not one, but [...]

Dear Dr. Jane: I just learned that leaving my cat’s food down all day is not a good idea.  Can you tell me why? Dr. Jane’s Answer:  Free-feeding (leaving pet food down on the floor all day), especially high quality natural foods without chemical preservatives such as Life’s Abundance, is a NO-NO.  First, the food gets [...]

What an incredible story!  This just happened two months ago, so Beware and please Pass On! The Chai Story On Sunday, June 22, 2008 my 10-year old lab mix, Chai, sustained a severe injury from a product that the company Four Paws Inc, produces. The toy I’m referencing is the pimple ball with bell. (Item #20227-001, UPC [...]

The words sarcoma, neoplasia or neoplasm and tumor are all used for different types of cancer. Cancer is a dreaded disease, which more often than not, is fatal for the infected. Feline cancer can be as dangerous as cancer in dogs and therefore symptoms of the same need to be monitored regularly. Monitoring cancer symptoms is [...]

Wouldn’t you love to be able to give your companion the gift of a vibrant, healthy life? Have you watched your best friend slow down and wished you could turn back the hands of time? Well, you’ll be surprised how much you can help with the amazing nutritional properties of the humble goji berry. Why [...]

Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Limited Bags of PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites at Albertsons in Southern California and Las Vegas due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Contact: Debra Fair (973) 691-3536 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — FRANKLIN, Tenn. – August 08, 2008 – Mars Petcare US today announced a voluntary recall of limited bags of PEDIGREE® Complete [...]

This should be a fun one!  I’ve got to tell you that EVERY food item I have ever given to my Boxers, I have tasted first before giving it to them…oh yes, with the exception of ALL raw meat!  Maybe my babies are just too spoiled, but I would never feed them anything that I [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2008 PLEASE pass this on to everyone you know! This is straight from the FDA released moments ago. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01854.html

DOG DIARY 8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! 12:00 PM - Lunch! My favorite thing! 1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing! 3:00 PM - Wagged my [...]

Timberwolf Organics Dakota Bison/Ocean Blue Reported Issues Due to recent reports from some customers, we have ordered that two formulas from three specific dates be pulled from the shelves. These are: Dakota Bison with ‘best by date’ of 12 Feb 2009 Ocean Blue with ‘best by date’ of 20 Feb 2009 Ocean Blue with best by date’ of 8 [...]

Dear Dr. Jane:  Can you please let me know if your Life’s Abundance dog and cat food bags are free of PFC’s.  PFC’s are toxic chemicals that build up in our system over time. Many companies use PFC chemicals to keep the bags greaseproof, and non stick, like Teflon pans and stain proof, also used [...]

Essential oils can be very useful in coping with some of the problems we face in the summer. Traveling can be a stressful time — especially if you suffer from motion sickness or anxiety about transportation, accommodations, or constant changes in routine. Let essential oils help you reduce your tension, settle your stomach and enhance your [...]