Healthy Home Newsletter November 2013 - Volume XVll, Issue 11 | Page 4

Outstanding Client Of the Month! Meet Rosemary Iggulden, a client of ours that refers us often. Thanks for keeping us in mind and being such a great client! Every month I choose a very special Client of the Month. It’s my way of acknowledging good friends and saying “thanks” to those who support me and my business with referrals, word of mouth and repeat business… YOU might be my next Client of the Month! Watch for your name here in an upcoming issue! Congratulations Quotes from Jacksons One man with courage makes a majority. Andrew Jackson --------------I close my eyes when I sing so I can feel the song better. Mahalia Jackson --------------Patience has its limits. t Take it too far and it's cowardice. George Jackson --------------When I have to cry, I think about my love life. When I have to laugh, I think about my love life. Four Common Pet Myths (BPT) - With so much information available on pet care, it's easy to become confused about what's really best for them. To cut through some of the clutter, Dr. Ashley Gallagher, veterinarian and petMD contributor, sheds some light on some of the most common pet myths. Myth 1: Cats have nine lives. Cats' curious nature and quick reaction times are likely the basis of the nine lives reputation, but in reality, owners need to remember that both cats and dogs only have one life. That is why it's important to schedule regular veterinary visits to ensure your pet has a long, healthy and happy one. Myth 2: Table scraps are OK. Table scraps are basically empty calories for cats and dogs. They need precisely-balanced nutrition for their specific life stage and special needs to remain healthy. An ounce of cheddar cheese for a 20-pound dog is like a human eating one and a half chocolate bars. Myth 3: Dogs wag their tail when they are happy. Dogs wag their tail for many reasons; the most common is that they are either happy or nervous. Cats will also wag or flick their tail when they are upset or thinking. Pets communicate via complex body language -- learning to accurately read what your pet is telling you will go a long way in helping to build a fulfilling relationship. Myth 4: Letting my dog out in the yard is enough exercise. Dogs and cats both need plenty of physical activity and mental stimulation to stay healthy. If you just leave your dog out in the yard a ?B?^HZY????]]X??Z]\??] ??[\?[??Z?H[H???[??^B??]???[\H?[?\??[???]\?????H?[]XZ?H??H\Y\??X[Y\????]]?[[??[???[??[?[?\??[][??\ ??]???[?H?\[??????Z\??Y?]K?]\?H\?H[?H??\?]??Z\???Z[??[?Z\???Y\?]H?[YH[YK????[?H?X??????KKKKKKKKKKKKKS??X[?\?]?\??[??Y???????]\??????????X??????KKKKKKKKKKKKKV[?\??[?[??YY[?\??\?[??B?[?H[?[?\??\?[????\??H?X???????YH[??\?\?\??YN?????HY???][?B???\??Y^B??X\??B??L? L?\?[?HX\??][??[?????Y?[???[?XH?][??B?Y?[?H]?H??X?H?Y\[??[?HX^H?[???H?X?X?[??[??K??X???[????\?X\???H?]?\??[?KH\??\?YYX?[?????[???X??[??H?[???\??\?[??\??]?[?]?Y\[?H???[??[??\??[??]?Y? ???YH\?X?\[???X?X?Y[??B?^\??\?\??? HZ[?]\?]?\?H]?[?[????ZY??YZ??[??\?Y]^B??[\?Y\?\?\??H[?]?\?Y?H? ??\??[? [????H\???[??H[??]?\?Y?H? ?H\??[? ?Y?[?I?Z?H??B?] [??H?\??\?\?H]?Z[X?H[?[?????[][?]Y\?[?\?H\?H?Y[??]?Z[X?H]XX???\?K???