New Book by Dr. Messonnier: 8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog
Unlike his major undertaking: "The Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats" this small and very practical self-help guide speaks less about cures to illnesses than about prevention through proper diet, grooming, exercise, and thorough examination and testing by a holistic veterinarian.

Dr. Messonnier acknowledges that he was inspired by Dr. Andrew Weil, Harvard Medical School graduate and author of the best-selling "Spontaneous Healing, Eight Weeks to Optimum Health". This book contains all the practical information necessary for the average person to care effectively for any dog or puppy using a holistic approach.

Chronic Kidney Failure is a leading cause of death in older dogs and cats.
If you ever notice your older dog or cat drinking excessive quantities of water and urinating more than normally please take this very seriously. These behaviors may be symptomatic of kidney disease, hyperthyroidism or diabetes, all serious and life-threatening conditions. Only accurate blood tests performed by your veterinatian can diagnose the condition underlying these symptoms. If kidney disease is the diagnosis there are several commercial diets available that can alleviate the condition - but there is another option, which is preparing a homecooked diet. Before buying the commercial diet you might wish to order one of Dr. Messonnier's special natural diets for dogs and cats. Order D5 for dogs, D10 for Cats.

Flint River Ranch Test and Evaluation Policy. In response to last month's article about cruel testing on animals performed by IAMS and Eukanueba several of our readers inquired about Flint River Ranch's policy. We obtained this information from the company and have posted it on our web site at: Flint River Ranch Testing Policy. Our readers will be pleased to read that "We do not use contract laboratories for feeding tests. A term feeding of animal control group of various ages and breeds is provided in exchange for free food by an individual with a number of pets. We do visually monitor palatability, weight gain/loss, activity level, stool and urine, allergy sensitivities, hair and skin evaluation, adjustment of feeding amounts related to weight and other related evaluation for long term feeding- all in comparison with our formula and computer analysis documentation. This test and evaluation can run up to 5-6 months. Animals are fully monitored."

Healthy Pets need Healthy Humans to Care for Them
Oftentimes we humans are so busy caring for our pets that we neglect our own health. At All Our Pets we are equally committed to the best possible nutrition and health care for humans. Many of you already know that we have a sister site at AllBeFit.com. Recently, while attending the Santa Barbara Organic Festival we discovered some wonderful wholesome natural food products from a company called "The Brain Garden". We are now offering an unusual introductory special called the Garden Basket. This contains several product samples as well as a tape that unlocks the unique Food First experience, a way to experience 10 days of totally healthy nutritious eating for free. Click here to read about this special offer now.