Ani-mail Post@ Animal Designs June 2006
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1. What's New
2. Pet Journals
3. Featured Item
4. Controlling Ticks
5. Drawing and Fun Stuff
6. Comments-Questions-Suggestions
7. How to Unsubscribe

HAPPY FATHER"S DAY!!!

1) WHAT'S NEW
June's in full bloom and we have something to help you blossom!!
Yes, you'll receive a one of our hand crafted items free with every
order placed this month. Its our way of saying thanks to you as our
loyal customer. This complimentary surprise will come in handy for
those June gifts or keep it for yourself, so be sure to place your
order today at www.animaldesigns.com

2) PET JOURNALS
Awoke to a hairball on my pillow,
I found kitty litter in my shoes.
Have to give the cat a pill -- OW !!
And I've got the Rescuer's Blues.

A dog ate the kids' lunches,
(and I think the remote control, too).
My hair is clumped in bunches,
and I have a vet appointment at two.

Parakeet!
Someone found a bird,
asked if I would take it
with the worst sob story I've yet heard.

I haven't seen a dentist
in so long, I don't know when,
but tomorrow the old Basset
is having a dental at 10.

Dingo!
Someone found one in a park -
called to see if I had room for him,
here at "Noah's Ark."
(Always wanted a dog who can't bark.)

People ask me why I do this
and I just shrug my shoulders and smile.
The unconditional love of a slobbery kiss?
It feels good going the extra mile.

For some critters I have saved the day,
despite these Rescuer's Blues.
But I'm still hoping someone will rescue me
(that online dating service I think I'll sue!)
www.petwarmers.com
We all have stories that we like to tell our friends about our
pets, so send us your favorite "tail", and we will select one each
month to feature in our newsletter.

3) FEATURED ITEM
Get ready for those summer cookouts with our colorful apron with
matching mitt in your choice of pet and animal prints. Made of
washable cotton, adjustable neck band and generously sized. Makes a
great gift as well as being practical in your own kitchen. If you
don't see the fabric you want, please contact us with your special
request. Order yours today at:
http://www.animaldesigns.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?
Screen=PROD&Store_Code=animaldesigns&Product_Code=ap001&Category_Code
=1

4) CONTROLLING TICKS
To most pet owners, the opportunity to spend quality time with your
pet outdoors can be an exhilarating experience. Just be sure to
watch out for some sneaky critters waiting to feast on your pet's
blood! Everyone is well aware of the irritation that fleas can
cause our pets, as well as pesky mosquitoes spreading heartworm
disease. But another problem parasite that shows up in the spring
and stays until about October is the tick ­ and they can cause
serious problems, some of them deadly. Adult ticks will climb to
the top of a blade of grass or the edge of a leaf lying on the
ground and wait for their potential host. This "questing" behavior
puts them in the perfect position to sense movement, heat, and even
carbon dioxide. Reacting to these stimuli, the tick will climb onto
the new host. Dr. Michael Dryden of the Kansas State University
Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology mentions that pet
owners might miss a few ticks for a day or two, thereby giving the
opportunistic disease-causing bacteria a chance to infect the pet.
A recent study shows increasing numbers of dogs with positive Lyme
Disease tests in the United States. Lyme Disease has been diagnosed
in all 48 contiguous states and more than 40% of the 1,400
veterinary clinics surveyed have reported cases of the disease in
recent years. Dogs with Lyme Disease will often present with a
sudden onset on lameness that appears to come and go. Other symptoms
include loss of appetite, high fever, and severe lethargy. It is
possible though, to enjoy the outdoors and protect your pet from
ticks at the same time. Flea products routinely purchased through
veterinarians are also useful in the war on ticks. One popular
product veterinarians recommend is Frontline Plus and is
particularly effective in preventing tick infestations. Monthly uses
of such topical not only control fleas, but kills all ticks,
potentially stopping the spread of tick borne diseases. Most pet
owners want to know when the best times for starting and stopping
flea and tick control. According to Dryden, on the Companion Animal
Parasite Council website, the changing climactic conditions of most
of the United States have made pinpointing a tick "season"
difficult. For the pet's safety, Dryden recommends year round use
of these treatments. Getting out and enjoying the great outdoors by
camping and hiking can be a great bonding experience for you and
your dog. For more information about protecting your dog from
ticks, visit www.petsandparasites.org. As always, seek your
veterinarian's advice. Watch an interesting video on tick at
www.MyVNN.com.
Adapted from the Animal Radio Network http://AnimalRadio.com.

5) DRAWING & FUN STUFF
Congratulations to Jerry M....the winner of the pawprint flexible
brim cap. June's drawing is a paw print towel & hotpad. After
entering your name, check out the rest of the fun page at
http://www.animaldesigns.com/trivia.htm Thanks to Charlie B. for
the photo of Scootter, his best friend. We want to honor your pet
next month, so send us a copy of their photo either by email or
snail mail. May's question was: Do you feel health care is to
expensive for your pet? Most of us thought that vet bills were
outrageous but felt that no expense was too great. Yes my vet bills
are outrageous (48%), No expense is too great (39%), with I do most
of the health care myself (13%).

6) COMMENTS-QUESTIONS-SUGGESTIONS
Thank you so much for taking the time to find the perfect animal
print fabric for my bathroom. The shower curtain and cover set
matches my color scheme perfectly! Joan M

As always, we appreciate your comments, questions and suggestions
and we've provided this link for sharing this newsletter with your
friends. http://www.animaldesigns.com/tell-a-friend.htm Thank
you for taking the time to tell your friends and family about Animal
Designs. It is the ultimate compliment and we greatly appreciate it.

All the Best,
Jeanie
Animal Designs
www.animaldesigns.com
1-866-468-1739