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		<title>Thundershirts™…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here is something entirely new to help your dog and you get a good night’s sleep during the plethora of thunderstorms we have been having. Yes, it will help your panting, pacing, anxious dog feel a whole lot better too. Thundershirt’s™ provide a gentle, constant pressure which has a dramatic calming effect for most dogs. Eighty-five percent of dogs show significant improvement with their anxiety symptoms when wearing their Thundershirt™. Thundershirt™ can help with many dog anxiety and fear issues and can be used as part of a behavior modification program. Why does Thundershirt’s™ gentle pressure work to calm a dog? Experts such as Dr. Temple Grandin believe that pressure has a calming effect on the nervous system. Using pressure to relieve anxiety has been a common practice for years.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.leashonlife.net/2010/07/thundershirts%e2%84%a2%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<title>Be Restful&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have found a great new bed. I mean, how can you beat an Orthopedic bed that floats? That’s right floats, but don’t think of the old air mattresses we used to all sleep on. These beds do blow up and with chambers they stay nice and firm in all areas. The marine grade materials mean dog nails will not puncture them. As a matter of fact we were convinced when we saw a woman in heels standing on one. Not only that it did not puncture, but we were in awe that she could actually stand in her heels on the bed without falling over. But I digress. The other great quality is the removable cover that is easily washed. This bed is durable and offers great comfort to dogs that need a therapeutic support. Take a look at the You Tube info]]></description>
		<link>http://www.leashonlife.net/2010/07/be-restful/</link>
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		<title>Three Great Cat Activities in One…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Check it out, the new Cat Eye beds are a hideaway, scratch pad with toy, what could be better. There is a natural sisal scratching top with a removable washable pad inside and a detachable wand toy. The CatEye Beds™ are even stackable if you want to make a climbing adventure in your living room. How can you beat comfort and entertainment in one compact setup.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.leashonlife.net/2010/07/three-great-cat-activities-in-one%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<title>50, but Who’s Counting?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Believe it or not but this is the 50th Leash on Life newsletter. We have tried to give you a mix of product information, educational information, community activities and also be fun. At this point we would love some feedback. Would you like us to continue on this path, does anyone still read the newsletter?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.leashonlife.net/2010/07/50-but-who%e2%80%99s-counting/</link>
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		<title>Leash on Life is an A-list Winner!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Not only did we rank first place as your favorite pet store in eastern Iowa, but people said such nice things about our store. Don&#8217;t misunderstand us, we love the fact that we won, but we appreciate even more all the wonderful and warm comments you took the time to submit to the KCRG A-list contest. Thank you so very much! ~~ Julie &#38; Laurie]]></description>
		<link>http://www.leashonlife.net/2010/06/leash-on-life-is-an-a-list-winner/</link>
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		<title>Food update…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have learned that Natura Pet Products (maker of Cal.Natural, Evo and Innova) will be selling their business to P&#38;G this month. At this time P&#38;G states they do not plan on any formula or production facility changes. They do plan wider marketing of the Natura line. As for the future source of the ingredients, there has been no comment. The reason we have carried Natura products is the quality of their ingredients, recipes and facilities. We hope P&#38;G maintains the same rigorously high standards as Natura. If you feed a Natura product and are concerned that the sale of this quality, independently owned company will have its products compromised in the future, we can make recommendations of other holistic foods we carry which maintain human grade ingredients and their own processing facilities. We take this development seriously and will keep you posted on what we learn.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.leashonlife.net/2010/06/food-update%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<title>Tick, Tock, Uck&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The summer brings several parasite diseases to Iowa. Lyme disease is one that affects both humans and dogs. Carried by ticks, if your dog contracts Lyme disease he/she may show symptoms of lethargy, little interest in food, lameness and a fever. Lyme is a bacterial infection that your veterinarian can detect with a blood test and can effectively treat if caught early. If left untreated long-lasting arthritis may occur as well as chronic heart, neurologic or kidney problems. It is the tick bite that passes on the bacteria. Clearly prevention is the best way to protect your dog. Check their coat when you come inside, the sooner the tick is removed the better since the tick has to be feeding for 24 hours for the Lyme disease to be transmitted. It might be months after the bite before you see any symptoms in your dog. It is very unlikely that your cat will contract Lyme disease, once again showing us what all cats know…cats rule, dogs drool!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.leashonlife.net/2010/06/tick-tock-uck/</link>
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		<title>Little Stinkers…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The first true sign of summer is skunk smell, and yes, they are out and about! If your dog ends up with a perfumed scent you don’t like, we have a remedy. In an open container, mix one quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup baking soda, and 2 tsp liquid dish soap. Wash your dog while the mixture is foaming and then rinse (AVOIDING the eyes!). Hydrogen peroxide can bleach so consider what you are wearing. Your dog might also end up with that “peroxide” blond coat, but they should smell better. If you prefer we also carry commercial anti-skunk shampoos.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.leashonlife.net/2010/06/little-stinkers%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<title>Well, Hot Dog!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Well Hot Dog, it’s our fourth anniversary and we want to share it with you. Yes, we really mean hot dogs and cotton candy. On Saturday May 15th from 11-3, we invite you to Leash on Life so we can thank you for the time we have been in the community. While we cannot compete with all the food on a stick that you might find at the state fair, we will be giving out free hot dogs, veggie dogs, pop and cotton candy for you and treats for your dog or cat.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.leashonlife.net/2010/05/well-hot-dog/</link>
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		<title>Trade In – Trade Up…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s not too late if you would still like to take advantage of our food trade in offer. Bring in any bag of pet food that we do not sell and trade it for a small bag of Wellness or Holistic Select dog or cat food (while our supply lasts). This trade-in will cost you nothing and the value of the trade-up in quality of food will have your dog or cat jumping for joy. Let us talk with you about the value of the quality ingredients and processing in the foods we carry, and have the first meal “on the house”.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.leashonlife.net/2010/05/trade-in-%e2%80%93-trade-up%e2%80%a6-2/</link>
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