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From: “Iams Dog”
To: hart (at) petlvr.com
Subject: Iams® e-news: Spring changes for your senior dog

MAIN STORY - When Your Old Pal Meets New Friends

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If you didn’t know this .. offline I am an accountant, bookkeeper and income tax preparer (besides “consultant and blogger and pet owner” titles) .. and here in Canada, personal income tax returns (T1) are due April 30th. That is, of course, unless one is self-employed .. then the deadline to file a return is June 15th, but payment is due by April 30th. Corporation income tax returns (T2) are due six months after the year end, although payment is usually due by the end of the third or second month following the company’s year end (depending on circumstances).

As I look at my TO DO LIST … it would seem that I’ve got 87 items in my “To Do” list to be completed before April 30th .. and every day new items are being added! The biggest problem is NOT the actual work or workload .. it’s the scheduling of the meetings and getting the work out of my (home) office and out to the client!

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There’s Nothing Like A Cute Cat

By Michelle Bery

There comes a time in everyone’s home when it must be decided if it’s going to be a home with a pet or a home without. This is an easier decision for some than it is for others; there are some of us who grew up in a home that was never without a dog or cat; there are others of us who did not have a pet growing up and are eager to fulfill this childhood dream in adulthood. Ultimately, pet ownership is a choice only your family can make, as is the type of pet you choose - for dog lovers, a friendly pooch; for feline lovers, a cute cat.

But let’s face it; a cute cat is subjective. Cats come in a variety of breeds – in all sizes, colors, hair lengths, and personalities. A cute cat for one person may be a sparkly eyed Burmese; for another a sleek Siamese. When choosing a cute cat, it is most important to take into consideration your particular needs as a cat owner. If you are someone who enjoys company from your pet, then you may want to find a cute cat that’s friendly and people-oriented. If you are a busy professional who is content to see your cat over a meal, then there are number of independent-minded cats that like their personal space.

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Toilet Training- Praise Your Dog For His New Tricks

By Eric Hartwell

You must have heard the saying, “You cannot teach an old dog new tricks!” All pet owners will agree with this saying more or less. However, if your adult dog is still not potty trained and keeps on doing it the wrong place, do not lose hope. With a little patience and love towards your pet, you can effectively potty train your adult dog as well. Just remember, it is never too late to teach your pet to do the right thing. Having a pet dog can be full of excitement and fun. However, one of the major worries of pet owners is the issue of potty training their pets. Potty training is a vital task. If it is not done properly, it can result in spoilt furnishings, rugs and even your bed. Add to it the foul smell that will linger all over your home. All this can be quite frustrating for the pet owners. Hence, the best way to avoid such annoying situation is by potty training your dog effectively.

The first thing that you must control while training your pet dog is your temper. If you are short-tempered, you will fail to achieve the desired results while training your dog. Before starting the training process, you must remember that your pet may take his own time to learn things. Therefore, start training your pet only if you are really determined and patient enough.

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How to Train a Siberian Husky

By Peter Halpin

Siberian Huskies are notorious for having a mind of their own. If they think they’re being forced to do something they don’t want to, they’ll scream as if you’re trying to kill them. They will howl in protest if they don’t like even your most gentle commands and will shriek as if being tortured if you sternly rebuke them. They’re not the best pets to take out in public if you don’t like being embarrassed.

Learning how to train a Siberian Husky can be quite a challenge, due to their strong will and independent thinking. To train them properly, you will require a lot of persistence and patience.

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Goldfish Diseases - Symptoms To Watch For In Your Fish

By Lee Dobbins

There are several goldfish diseases that can threaten the health of your aquatic pet, but if you provide the proper tank maintenance and make sure that the water is of good quality there will be less of a chance of your fish getting sick. Goldfish can actually live for quite some time - many years - if cared for properly, but many of them do not receive the care they need and die of diseases when they are relatively young.

But how do you know if your fish is sick? One way is to be sure to observe your fish every day. After all, isn’t that why you adopted him? Be sure that you know his regular routine and if you see him acting strange in any way, this might indicate that a closer inspection is needed to rule out any type of illness. Most aquarium fish diseases can be successfully treated if caught early enough so keep a keen eye!

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More info on quality that pet owners seem to be thirsting for

To Follow, is the ad that will be coming out soon. However, if you visit IAMS’s new “Iams Promise” site … (U.S. Residents, Canadian English, Canadian French) .. you’ll see something that’s NOT in the upcoming ad:

REGISTER FOR FREE COUPON FOR DOG AND CAT FOOD

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How to Feed and Care for Orphaned Kittens

By LeAnn R. Ralph

Over the last 15 years, I have raised nine orphaned kittens. Four of them were two weeks old when their mother was killed; three others were only hours old when their mother died; two more kittens fell out of the nest in our barn when they were only a day old.

Raising motherless kittens is not a difficult process, but it does require patience, time and plenty of TLC.

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Horses Chew - But on You?

By John Silveira

Horses chew, we all know that, but if you’ve ever watched horses out in pasture they’ll perform types of grooming and bonding rituals with their teeth. Take a look sometimes and you’ll notice many times horses standing together while one is almost seemingly biting the flesh of the other. They’ll grab a little bunch of flesh and in a careful way kind of nip away with a little tug of the skin. This is very common and it’s a cooperative event where one horse allows the other. I’m quite sure I wouldn’t discourage such behavior amongst horses.

Now we (humans) come along and from day one we teach our horses- even from babies- not to bite. At the slightest indication the young horse is nipping us we’ll most likely retaliate with a little swat on the horses nose to discourage such a thing.

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