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Fun, Happy and Playful - Ferrets are Like Energizer Bunnies

Ferrets spend 14 to 18 hours a day sleeping and are naturally crepuscular. They usually sleep in two to six hour periods. Though ferrets sleep more than most other domesticated animals, they are very active when awake and will seek to be released from their cage to get exercise and satisfy their abundant curiosity daily.

Made with four fresh meats and qualiy ingredients good enough for you to eat, the Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul brand pet foods will satisfy your dog or cat's appetite and your discerning taste in pet food. If you're looking for an all naural dog or cat food Chicken Soup is for you.

Professional's Complete Health System provides your pet with optimal nutrition for optimal health. The highest quality ingredients are blended together to make a great tasting formula that your pet will love. Proper levels of protein and fat, the ideal blend of omega fatty acids, and precise additions to the recipe ensure that your pet receives all of the benefits of great nutrition.

Just as dieticians recommend following the U.S. Department of Agriculture food pyramid for human dietary needs, Innova applies this same principle when creating foods for our animal friends. Every Innova pet product, including new Nutrient-Enhanced Innova Flex stews, incorporates elements from the five food groups - meat, dairy, vegetables, fruit and grain - plus essential fats and oils to deliver supreme nutrition for the overall health of your dog or cat.

Grain-free diet that nature intended. Unique animal protein sources for all life stages, including fruits, vegetables and antioxidants.

The secret to our Merrick Pet Food products is the simplistic approach we take in making them. We are a simple processor, meaning that we use the least amount of steps as possible during our manufacturing process. We want to retain as much of the natural benefits as we can. We do that by staying away from any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. We believe that this approach keeps our treats popular with our customers and their guardians.

Wellness Pet Food is uniquely formulated holistic pet food made primarily with human grade ingredients. The Wellness formula created a revolution in the pet food industry by taking a holistic approach that incorporates human grade deboned chicken and fish, hormone-free lamb, healthy grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

All Natural CANIDAE PLATINUM® for dogs and FELIDAE PLATINUM® for cats have been specifically formulated to meet the special dietary needs of your pets as they age and grow older. Seniors, over weight pets, and those pets showing reduced levels of activity can benefit greatly from feeding these meat-based formulas that provide a reduced calorie and lower fat diet, while not compromising on the essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients so important for your pet’s proper health maintenance.

EVO

While all Natura Pet Products use high-quality meat as the main pet food ingredient, EVO dog and cat food is completely grain-free. In fact, EVO has the highest protein content of any meat-based dry pet food on the market and uses whole, fresh meat sources such as turkey, chicken and herring meal!

Pro Plan provides an array of highly nutritious, premium quality products that are specially formulated to suit the nutritional needs of dogs and cats. Our veterinarian-recommended pet foods have nutritional extras that go above and beyond the standard Association Of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) requirements. We use real meat, poultry, or fish as our #1 ingredient in dry dog and cat food formulas

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10/10/2009

Tips for Crate Training Your New Puppy

by Peggie Arvidson-Dailey

Your new puppy is arriving and you have heard of crate-training, but are not sure how to make it work for you and your newest addition. From years of experience as a pet-owner, lover and specialist, I have learned some things about crate training that I'd like to share with you.

Crate training is a wonderful part of an overall family training program if handled correctly. Your puppy will feel secure in his space if you make it a pleasurable experience from the very beginning by following these 14 tips.

1. Get a crate large enough to allow your pup space to turn around, stand up and lie down for a nap.

2. Put a soft blanket in the crate, preferably with his mother's scent on it when you bring him home.

3. Make sure to put his toys for chewing and a treat or two in the space furthest from the 'door'.

4. Put the crate in a corner of the room where he can feel out of the way, yet have access to you.

5. Let your pup wander in and out of the crate to get a feel for it, the crate makes a nice 'den' for your puppy and he will likely take to it for comfort and solace when he is tired, over-excited or worried.

6. Remove your pet's collar/s before closing the crate to avoid any choking.

7. Have a bottle of water with ice hooked to the crate if you will leave your puppy for more than an hour.

8. When it's time to be crated, tell your puppy "Crate" or "Bed" and show him to the crate. You may put a treat in there if you have been training him with treats.

9. Don't ever scare him into the crate, put him in there as a punishment or otherwise encourage a negative connotation to the crate.

10. Practice this several times a day during his first few weeks home. Leaving him in the crate for short intervals while you leave the house. He will soon realize that you come back and let him out.

11. If your dog needs something to chew, make sure you give him a toy that he cannot shred, break or otherwise harm himself with. If he is an aggressive chewer, I recommend the Galileo Bone by Nylabone.

12. When you let your puppy out of the crate, immediately take him outside to relieve himself. For very young puppies, this will likely be every 4 hours. On average a puppy needs a break in as many hours as he is months old - if your puppy is 4 months, please give him a potty break every four hours.

13. When you are leaving, or putting him in the crate, give him his command "Crate", praise him gently when he complies (but do not get effusive - you don't want him to get all riled up) and then leave without a commotion.

14. Upon returning, open the crate and let your puppy come out at his own pace. Don't make a big fuss, simply praise him gently, put on his collar and leash and take him outside.

Crate training is a valuable asset to any training program for new puppies and can help enhance your relationship with your canine pal. A happy and comfortable puppy will mature into a well-mannered and loving companion.

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