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Bill Holt one of the founding partners of Ocean Omega. It distributes menhaden fish oil pet food supplement for dogs, cats, horses and all carnivorous animals. Ocean Omega offers two grades of fish oil, Gold and Plus, as well as our Ocean Omega Seahorse Brand Flavored Equine Fish Oil.

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April 13, 2008
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April 10, 2008
Ocean Omega Fish Oil Good For Your Pets Health

CRF Kidney Disease and other Inflammatory Problems


Holistic foods often do not make special needs medical diets, and unfortunately, animals with kidney problems, diabetes, and pancreatitis CANNOT eat the dry holistic brands because they have too much protein, carbs, fat, or phosphorus. The veterinary brands get their protein sources from grains and in that case, it’s what is needed for our poor babies.
But there is a lot of veterinary research on the use of fish oil to treat the inflammation that is often found in the the kidney, pancreas, etc., and so that is something that you CAN do for your pets.
fish oil for pets:

Fish oil is good for dogs – and cats! Veterinarians first used omega-3 fatty acids in the form of fish oil to treat canine allergies but now recommend it for a wide variety of conditions ranging from kidney disease to arthritis and high cholesterol. Adding fish oil to your dog’s food provides anti-inflammatory effects and can help relieve itching due to atopic dermatitis, an allergy-related skin condition.

The Veterinary College at Colorado State University found that fish oil helped with toenail loss in dogs!

Toenail Loss In Dogs - Lupoid onychodystrophy is a disease in dogs that causes them to lose their toenails. A research team studied the effect of fatty acid supplementation (for example, fish oil or primrose oil) in treating dogs with this condition. This study compared the fatty acid concentrations in the blood and nails of normal and affected dogs. Studies showed an improvement in the conditions of dogs with lupoid onychodystrophy, but researchers don’t know if the improvement is due to the anti-inflammatory characteristics of fatty acids or if affected dogs developed the condition because of a fatty acid deficiency.


Thanks to medical advances, cats are now able to survive some conditions and illnesses that were once fatal. But these same problems — hyperthyroidism, heart problems, urinary tract obstruction, and diabetes can damage the kidneys. Strays are at particular risk, since they are more likely to have been exposed to toxins that can damage the kidneys, as are aging cats since their kidneys may not function very well.

Omega-3 fatty acids may help improve kidney function. Be sure to supplement with fish oil, not flax seed oil, since cats can’t convert the linoleic acid in flax seed oil to the final form, arachidonic acid.

Quality Counts

So, in the wake of all these acute kidney failures, there is at least ONE more healthy thing that you can do for your pets.

Thanks to medical advances, cats are now able to survive some conditions and illnesses that were once fatal. But these same problems -- hyperthyroidism, heart problems, urinary tract obstruction, and diabetes can damage the kidneys. Strays are at particular risk, since they are more likely to have been exposed to toxins that can damage the kidneys, as are aging cats since their kidneys may not function very well.

What causes kidney disease?

Twenty percent of the blood flows through the kidneys with every heart beat, and toxins concentrate in the kidneys so that they can be excreted. Therefore, the kidneys are exposed to more toxins than most other organs. Some of the most notable chemicals that can damage the kidneys are pesticides, herbicides, solvents, and bee venom. Use of natural products around the house will help decrease your cat's exposure to these toxins.

Of the blood going to the kidneys, most is filtered through, so little goes to nourish the kidney tissue itself. Because of this, the kidneys are damaged by anything that decreases blood flow, such as shock, heart problems, trauma, and prolonged anesthesia. Other risk factors for kidney disease are dehydration, high fever, hypotension, acidosis, and electrolyte imbalance.

Some commonly used antibiotics, insecticides, and chemotherapy can also have a damaging effect on the kidneys. Any medications that have the potential to harm the kidneys should be administered in the evening, when a cat's natural nocturnal cycle is at its strongest.

The over-vaccination problem

Over-vaccination may contribute to auto-immune problems by overstimulating the immune system. As the number of vaccines increase, the number of kinds and cases of auto-immune disease increase.

Kidney problems may be caused by a mild form of auto-immune disease. It is possible that antibody-antigen complexes may damage capillary beds in the kidneys and contribute to kidney disease. It is not unreasonable to suspect that excessive vaccination may contribute to kidney failure.

Fatty acids are among the most commonly used nutritional supplements used in treating dogs and cats. Fortunately, they have been used successfully long enough that most conventional veterinarians include their usage in the treatment of at least some diseases.

Medicinal fatty acids are divided into omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. In general, omega-6 fatty acids tend to promote inflammation, whereas omega-3 fatty acids act to reduce inflammation. As such, omega-3 fatty acids are used in diseases in which anti-inflammatory activity is needed. The fatty acids can substitute for medications such as corticosteroids in the treatment of inflammation.

The most commonly used supplements that provide fatty acids are fish oil and flax seed oil. While flax seed oil contains more omega-3’s than fish oil, the omega-3’s found in flax seed oil are in an inactive form. The omega-3’s found in fish oil are in an active form. In research studies, fish oil has shown positive benefits in helping people and pets with disease, whereas flax seed oil has not been as beneficial. For this reason, fish oil is generally recommended as the omega-3 fatty acid supplement of choice.

The active omega-3’s, (eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)) are derived from fish oils of coldwater fish (salmon, trout, or most commonly menhaden fish.) Also called linseed oil, flaxseed oil is derived from the seeds of the flax plant and has been proposed as a less smelly alternative to fish oil. Flaxseed oil contains alpha-linolenic acid (ALA,) an omega-3 fatty acid that is ultimately converted to EPA and DHA. In fact, flax seed oil contains higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids (ALA) than fish oil. It also contains omega-6 fatty acids.

Similar to the situation with fish oil, pets with inflammatory diseases may respond to supplementation with flax seed oil. However, many species of pets (probably including dogs and cats) and some people cannot efficiently convert ALA to the more active non-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA.) In one study in people, flax seed oil was ineffective in reducing symptoms or raising levels of EPA and DHA. In pets with kidney disease, flax seed oil was not as effective as fish oil. While flaxseed oil has been suggested as a substitute for fish oil, there is no evidence that it is effective when used for the same therapeutic purposes as fish oil. Unlike the case for fish oil, there is little evidence that flax seed oil is effective for any specific therapeutic purpose with the following exceptions. Flax seed oil can improve the coat and skin of pets. Also, the lignans contained in flax seed oil may have anti-cancer benefits.

Fish oil supplementation may be helpful for pets with inflammatory diseases including allergies, arthritis, kidney disease, heart disease, and cancers. People with diabetes may have fatty acid derangement and require supplementation; this may also be true in pets. Fish oil has demonstrated benefits in people and pets with allergies, kidney disease, and heart disease. It has also shown benefits as an anti-depressant in people with mild depression. Fish oil appears to have benefits in pets with arthritis as well. Pets with any type of inflammatory disease may benefit from fish oil supplementation. In general, more severe disease requires doses higher than those commonly recommended and often additional supplements are necessary as fish oil is not often useful as the only supplement.

Fish oil is very effective in some pets with allergic skin disease. It can reduce the amount of corticosteroid or antihistamine needed to control itching. The response is variable in other diseases (such as kidney disease) but fish oil appears effective in research studies. In pets with some types of cancer, fish oil has slowed down the growth and spread of the cancer. While more studies are needed on other types of cancer, the general recommendation is to add fish oil to the diets of all pets with cancer.


While there is concern about the contamination of fish meat with environmental contaminants such as mercury, this concern does not apply to fish oil. Supplementation with fish oil can result in decreased levels of vitamin E; therefore, fish oil supplements have extra vitamin E added to them.


Safety
Fish oil supplementation is very safe. The most common side effect seen in people and pets is a fish odor to the breath or the skin. Because fish oil has a mild “blood-thinning” effect, it should not be combined with powerful blood-thinning medications, such as Coumadin (warfarin) or heparin, except on a veterinarian's advice. Fish oil does not seem to cause bleeding problems when it is taken by itself at commonly recommended dosages. In people, a high dose of fish oil (4 grams or more each day) when combined with ginkgo biloba has caused serious bleeding problems. Fish oil does not appear to raise blood sugar levels in people or pets with diabetes despite earlier concerns about this. Flax oil does not appear to cause “blood thinning.”



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March 28, 2008
Ocean Omega High EPA & DHA

Ocean Omega 3 Fish Oils

Essential Fatty Acids

"The Good Fats - EPA & DHA"


The "good fats" or "healing fats" are the fats that
we must obtain in order to be healthy. The key components of healing fats
are the essential fatty acids - EPA & DHA. There are several different
families of fatty acids but only two of these families are considered essential
because the body must have them, but cannot make them. Essential fatty
acids (EFAs) must come from foods. EFAs (particularly, DHA & EPA) play
a critical role in the proper functioning of almost all of the major systems
in the body.
(additional information on EFAs)


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Essential Fatty Acid Families:

1. Superunsaturated Omega 3 Family
· Alpha-linolenic Acid (LNA)

2. Polyunsaturated Omega 6 Family
· Linoleic Acid (LA)


Even though both of these fatty acids are
considered essential in the diet and we (pets
and people) can't live without them, it is
also critical that they are consumed in a
properly balanced ratio. This ratio should
be around 2:1 Omega 6 to Omega 3. However,
experts agree that the diets of both people
and pets are providing an excessive amount
of Omega 6 (LA) and little, if any, Omega
3. An imbalance as great as 20:1 is extremely
common with the high consumption of overly-processed
foods and very little whole, raw and fresh
foods being incorporated into the modern
diet. This imbalance has been proven to be
a factor in most of the degenerative diseases
that are common in our pets today. By adding a high quality source of Omega
3 to the diet, we can prevent or alleviate
many of these diseases
.









There are two basic sources of Omega 3 essential
fatty acids:


1. Plant based sources, such as flax seed,
hemp seed, soybeans, walnuts, etc. (Sources
of LNA)


2. Cold water fish oils. (Direct source of EPA and DHA)


Plant sources contain the parent omega 3
essential fatty acid, Alpha-linolenic acid
(LNA), which must be converted in the body
to Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic
Acid (DHA) in order to perform most of their
critical functions. The body requires approximately
10 LNA to produce 1 EPA. This conversion
can be difficult or impossible for some older
animals or those with degenerative conditions
and weakened immune systems. Unfortunately
these are the animals that need it the most.
Taking into consideration this conversion
factor, it becomes necessary to consume a
lot more of the plant sources in order to
get the required daily allowance. If palatability
is low, this can be extremely challenging.


On the other hand, cold water fish oils are a readily available abundant
& direct source of both EPA and DHA, eliminating the need for this
conversion in the body. Fish oils also tend to be a much more palatable
source for animals. Both dogs and cats absolutely love the taste, which
makes it easy and enjoyable to administer.


Ocean Omega 3 Fish Oils are the richest source
of EPA and DHA!


ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS

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Essential Fatty Acids and their derivatives
serve a number of major vital functions in
the body. They are required for the transport
and metabolism of both cholesterol and triglycerides.
They are required for normal brain development
and brain function. They are required in
visual function (retina), brain and nerve
function (synapses), and adrenal function.
They are required in the structure of the
membranes that surround each cell in our
body. They stimulate metabolism, increase
metabolic rate, increase oxygen uptake, and
increase energy production. They slow down
growth of cancer cells.


DHA (from fish oil) has been shown to be a key in neural development.
Research, unveiled at the 2004 American Veterinary Medical Association
convention, examined the role DHA (a long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated
fatty acid) - plays in puppies' neural development.


The research shows "that puppies nourished with enhanced
(high) levels of dietary docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA) were smarter, more trainable than typical-DHA (low-DHA) nourished
puppies."



DHA is one of the most abundant fatty acids in the brain, and thought to be
vital for mental function.  DHA has
long been praised as a wonder nutrient for human infants and now it's been found
to boost healthy brain development in puppies.


DHA, and its companion,
EPA, are the forms of omega-3 essential fatty acids naturally available in fish
oils -- for optimum utilization. 



EPA (from fish oil) also converts to series
3 prostaglandins, which have many benefits.
They regulate inflammatory responses (Skin
and Joint). They regulate immune function,
which can help in fighting disease more effectively.
They regulate platelet stickiness. They regulate
arterial muscle tone, which involves blood
pressure regulation.


The series 1 & 2 prostaglandins have
the exact opposite effect on the body as
the series 3. They stimulate inflammation,
constrict the arteries, make platelets stickier,
and inhibit immune response. That is the
reason why a properly balanced ratio of Omega
3 to Omega 6 is so critical. In essence they
keep each other in check.


In conclusion, the lack of Omega 3 and the
excessive amount of Omega 6 in the modern
diet ultimately create degenerative conditions.
The store-bought processed foods still do
not supply an adequate amount of Omega 3
to properly balance the ratio. Many nutritional
supplements are still promoting and loading
up the Omega 6 (LA) fatty acids -exacerbating
an already severely imbalanced and unhealthy
situation. The best solution to insure our
pet's health is to provide a high quality
Omega 3 Fish oil supplement along with a
premium food.



Ocean Omega 3 Fish Oils

Healthy skin & glistening coat, decreased inflammation, increased stamina,
a strong immune system and reduced shedding!!



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March 26, 2008
Ocean Omega Seahorse Brand Flavored Equine Fish Oil

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Ocean Omega Seahorse Flavored Fish Oil For Horses

All natural flavored fish oil supplement from the cold waters of North Atlantic Gallon jug. To help support your horses health, daily additions of omega 3 oils will help maintain general over all health. Butterscotch or peppermint.
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Equine Fish Oil


This is a natural pure form of menhaden fish oil  available.  Natural  flavorings have been added  to
enhance taste  EFA’s (Essential Fatty Acids) are the good fats that are essential for everyday
optimum health. They are essential to every cell and play a critical role in immune, cardiovascular,
and nerve function. They are essential because the body cannot produce them, therefore
supplementation is necessary. Deficiencies of the essential fatty acids create problems with coat,
skin, immune function and reproduction.

Today many  horses are loaded with Omega 6 which can be pro-inflammatory and are extremely
depleted of Omega 3 which are anti-inflammatory creating an unbalance. Omega 3 fatty acids
control many of the most basic functions of the cell. Cellular circulation is deeply affected by the
intake of fatty acids, which in turn affects the fluidity of the cell membrane. Increasing the Omega 3
content of the diet significantly increases cell-membrane fluidity and hence allows more nutrients
to reach the cells themselves. Every cell in every organism has an innate (genetic) program for
building health. The program can do its job if given the proper tools. These tools are essential
nutrients. Without Omega 3 fatty acids even the best genes cannot build healthy cells. Multiple
benefits from fat sources high in Omega 3 fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaeonoic acid (EPA)
and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Beneficial effects include decreasing blood lipid concentrations and increasing membrane fluidity
and insulin sensitivity. Omega 3 fish oil with EPA/DHA provides great benefits to cells, cardiac,
brain, joint, skin and digestive systems. Pure cellular support! Enriching diets with essential
nutrients from nature enables cells to fix their defects or recycle damaged ones, and return to
normal functions. If we know the components of health (essential nutrients) and design a program
containing these components of health in optimum quantities, the animals cure themselves.
Omega 3 fish oil the key building blocks in every cell membrane in the body. It appears that proper
fats and oil nutrition are coming to the forefront for balanced and optimal nutrition.


An excellent source of
Omega 3 fatty acids for  
your horses diet


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March 24, 2008
Ocean Omega Glucosamine For Pets

Glucosamine For Pets

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March 21, 2008
Harry-RIP 1990-2008

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Harry 1990-2008


In memory of our beloved cat, Harry, who blessed our lives for the past eighteen years. We will never forget you or the happiness you brought into our lives. You will be forever in our hearts, and we will miss you each and every day forever.

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March 18, 2008
Ocean Omega Prepare and Protect Your Pet For Warm Weather

dog with a fan.jpg Well with another impending rainy snowy ice storm predicted for tomorrow, believe it or not, supposedly warm weather is around the corner? In regards to when the warm weather does decide to arrive, we should consider the following pet healthcare tips.

Pet Care Tips for the Forthcoming Warm Weather
While warm weather is welcomed by most people, spring and summer can bring certain dangers to pets.

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Heat exhaustion is a common ailment of pets during summer months.

It's best to exercise pets during the morning or evening hours to avoid the direct sun. It's also crucial to have plenty of fresh water available and shade for protection. Cats tend to handle heat better than dogs, but both should be given extra care.

The intense light from the summer sun can damage your pet's skin, including sunburn.

Pets with lighter-colored coats, especially white or shaved animals, need to be kept out of intense light . It's best to keep pets in the shade during peak hours and use sunscreen or a protective jacket. Repeated sun exposure often leads to a serious form of cancer in white cats. Owners should be aware of red patchy areas on the ears and nose.

Summer heat can be a danger to pets' food as well.

Like people, pets naturally eat less during warm weather; however it's important to watch for pet food spoilage in the heat . Canned food should not be left out after feeding because of the warm weather and the amount of insects it will attract.

Allergies are common in the spring, both for humans and pets.

Cats and dogs can have seasonal allergies just like us, especially during the spring from pollen and grass . While some do sneeze and have watery eyes, most pets show allergies through skin rashes and itching, sometimes making the animal miserable. If your pet is being bothered by allergies, you should contact your veterinarian for advice.

Fleas and ticks are health concerns year-round for pet owners, although summer months intensify the problem.

There are numerous diseases that come from fleas and ticks that harm cats, dogs and people, so prevention is very important. Pet owners should also be aware of mosquito, chigger and fly bites which can be irritating and are especially common on outdoor animals.

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Shaving their coats may be beneficial to some pets.

There are some benefits from shaving your pet's hair. It prevents mats, which can be a hiding place for maggots, and it can make them more comfortable in the heat. It's easier to locate ticks and fleas if the coat is trimmed and it's more comfortable for the animal. The warm weather also makes it easier to bathe pets as it can be done outdoors without a chance of chilling your pet and less mess in your tub.

Rainy weather sometimes leads to standing water, which puts pets at more risk to contract the dangerous disease leptospirosis. Pet owners should be cautious of their pet's environment, including standing water in the animal's area.

Many pet owners travel during the summer and are faced with deciding what to do with pets.
There is the option of boarding your cat or dog. Be sure that your pet is updated on all vaccines and make reservations well ahead of the day. If leaving a pet with family or friends, be sure they know the pet's routine, have the phone number for your vet available and give them signed consent form so your vet can do what's needed in case of an emergency.

If your pet is traveling with you, have a health certificate. Try taking short trips and try tranquilizing medication before long trips. It's also helpful to bring comforting items from home as well as food and any medications. Always make sure your pet has some type of identification such as tags, tattoos or a micro chip. Ocean Omega Products will help Promote Good Health In Your Pets during ALL the seasons of the year.


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March 15, 2008
Declaw Or Not To Declaw That Is The Question?

This is the Question: To Declaw or Not Declaw?

I was recently asked about declawing for cats. The individual asking knows I am a longtime owner of two wonderful brother cats who just turned 18 years old.
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I must preface the following factoids with the disclaimer that I am not a doctor/veterinarian, and I don't play one on television either. However, speaking from first hand experience; we made a conscious decision that our two boys would be lifelong indoor cats ( this is part n partible contributory to their longevity) so we had them declawed when they were very young. My cats are very happy and contented so the procedure worked fine for us.

Having said that;many cat owners have made declawing part of the "new kitten" routine, along with vaccines and spaying or neutering. However, a large portion of the cat-loving community is opposed to this practice.

According to Dr. Tobin Eshelman, surgery resident at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana, declawing is a procedure that, like any elective surgery, has pros and cons.

Because this is a procedure that requires general anesthesia, many pet owners choose to have it done at the same time as a spay or neuter. The procedure itself involves the removal of the cat's nail and, with it, amputation of the third phalanx (last of three bones) in each digit of the animal's forepaw.

Many cat enthusiasts are opposed to the practice. Some pet lovers, including some veterinarians, maintain that a cat may have permanent trouble walking or balancing after a declaw procedure, and that a cat's personality may change since its claws, which are a natural defense, are removed.

Dr. Eshelman explains that there is a small incidence of complications associated with the procedure surgery, such as infection of the surgery site, recurrent lameness, or incomplete removal of the third phalanx, which can be a source of pain and, rarely, nail regrowth.

As with most surgeries, there's also the issue of post-operative pain. It's difficult to assess how painful a cat's forepaws feel after the procedure, since cats are unable to verbally describe their discomfort. Determining pain levels for animals is a matter of human interpretation, and many people feel that a declaw procedure is more painful than other elective surgeries.

"The veterinary community has come a long way in the past ten years in improving our pain assessment and pain management techniques," Dr. Eshelman points out, "so post-operative pain associated with the declaw procedure can be recognized and managed more effectively than it used to be." Clinical research has shown that new combinations of trans-dermal patches, local nerve blocks, oral anti-inflammatory drugs, and injectable drugs can significantly reduce signs of pain in cats when used in combination with the traditional injectable and oral pain medications.

Some cat lovers believe that declawing cats can also affect their demeanor and behavior, since scratching is a natural behavior that provides exercise, a natural form of defense, and enjoyment.

Dr. Eshelman says, "Some cats look at their paws and bat them around shortly after surgery; it is difficult to tell whether they are painful or simply resenting the thick boxing-glove bandaging around the paws. In my experience, once the bandages are removed, few owners report emotional trauma or abnormal behavior in their cats. Also, declawing is not recommended for cats that will spend any time outdoors, since they lose the defensive function of their nails."

Once a cat is declawed, it's important to provide it with plenty of toys and activities that mimic their predatory chasing behavior. This may offset boredom or inactivity if it stops scratching.

Dr. Eshelman understands the many reasons people may oppose declawing, but he explains that a declaw procedure can improve the human-pet relationship if a cat constantly destroys furniture or harms family members with its claws.

Another veterinarian at the University of Illinois Teaching Hospital, whose cats were declawed past the kitten stage, did not witness a change in their demeanor. "I used to feel that declawing was cruel, but I when I finally had it done to two of my cats, I found that it really improved my mood and my relationship with them. I didn't realize how much their scratching behavior was stressing me out, making me a cranky, bad pet owner."

Both veterinarians recommend that if a pet owner decides to have their cat declawed, that they get the procedure done while the cat is young, since a younger cat may adapt better to the change.

If a pet owner believes that declawing isn't right for their cats, there are several alternatives, both surgical and non-surgical, to minimize destructive scratching behaviors. Another surgery option is deep digital flexor tendonectomy, a less invasive procedure in which the tendon that extends the claws outward are cut, so the cat still has its full digits but cannot extend its claws. Regular nail trimming is still required after this procedure, but most cats are not able to be as destructive with permanently retracted claws.

Simply trimming a cat's nails regularly can minimize the damage those nails can cause. Training your cat to use a scratching post can deter your cat from scratching furniture and provides exercise and enjoyment. Other play activities, such as chasing toys or laser pointers, can also exercise a cat's predatory instincts.

Dr. Eshelman also likes a product on the market called "Soft Paws," soft-tipped plastic covers that slip over a cat's nails. They simply glue on and last several weeks. Cats may take a few days to get used to them, but once they do, they can scratch as they normally would without damaging furniture or harming family members.

Dr. Eshelman sums up, "When it comes down to a pet owner getting stressed out and frustrated with his cats' scratching, I'd rather see the cat without front claws than see the cat without a home."

For more information about declawing and alternatives, consult your veterinarian.
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March 13, 2008
The Birds, and The Bees, and The Flowers and The Trees, and The Moon up above:

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Creating A Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary

One of my long standing Ocean Omega clients lives in very rural Virginia, and she is not only a breeder of Argentine Dogos, but also a most compassionate animal lover. She has meticulously worked to provide her land as a safe haven animal sanctuary. Being a pet owner, and animal lover and animal rights advocate myself since early childhood (boy was that a long time ago=early childhood), I often think about what we have done to animal habitat as a whole. Especially with urban sprawl, mini mall development, etc. I live in a condo association that has limited access and "backyard" space available for animal sanctuary consideration. Therefore, I try to do what I can, such as provide bird feeders in the nearby fields, bird baths, feed old bread crumbs and bird seed to the birds, squirrels, and such. For those of you folks that are fortunate enough to perhaps have good acreage, please consider helping the animals, by creating your own "Backyard Animal Sanctuary".

A backyard sanctuary usually is enhanced by having trees, shrubs, flowers, grasses and features like water, shelter and space that attract and sustain wildlife in both urban and rural areas.

Providing food – Having a variety of food sources in your yard can attract many kinds of wildlife. Providing a good mix of plants that produce seeds or fruits at different times of the year can be most beneficial. Insects are a very important part of the diet of songbirds, so try to avoid insecticides on your gardens and shubbery.

Providing a good water source – will have animals walking, flying or crawling great distances for a drink because water is essential to them. Water is also needed for bathing so animals can keep clean and thus warm or cool. A birdbath or other form of water will serve as a magnet to many kinds of wildlife.

Providing shelter – wildlife must have safe places to rest, escape danger, get out of bad weather and raise their offsprings. Most animals find shelter in trees or shrubs. Property owners might consider utilizing buffers of dense vegetation between wildlife areas and busy areas like driveways, workshops, garages, and the like.

Providing space – Most birds and mammals need more area than the average backyard can provide. This doesn’t necessarily mean they won’t visit or nest in your yard. An animal’s space requirements may be less if the resources are abundant and concentrated in a good backyard habitat. Encouraging your friends and neighbors to provide wildlife habitat will increase the collective space available for wildlife.


Habitat should include ...

  • Such food sources as – seeds, berries, nuts, flower nectar, and insects.
  • Some sources of water could include – birdbaths, drip faucets, sprinklers, ponds, puddles, and streams.
  • Consider shelter options which would include – trees, shrubs, brush piles, rock walls, rock piles, hollow logs, and snags.
  • When considering space allocation create ample – travel corridors and open space

Then sit back, relax, and enjoy a true spectacle of the beauty that nature has provided for us; don't take the small things in life for granted be greatful, appreciate and help the animals and wildlife sustain

Give Them The Santuary They Need and Deserve!


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March 09, 2008
Ocean Omega CMGDR Special Pricing Program

ADOPT A GREAT DANE AND SAVE $$
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The Ocean Omega and Coastal Maine Great Dane Rescue Ocean Omega Product Discount Program:Give Your New Great Dane The OO Holistic Pet Healthcare Edge:Enjoy Deep Discounts as a new and repeat OO customer: Helping To Promote Good Health In ALL Pets!

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This is Caddie, just one of the great danes available for adoption through CMGDR.


Ocean Omega CMGDR Product Discount Program

Ocean Omega is committed to helping the Coastal Maine Great Dane Rescue. We are offering a discounted purchase plan of our Ocean Omega Products to
ALL individuals that adopt a Great Dane through CMGDR.This program will allow
new great dane owners to provide our great holistic pet healthcare products
to their new companions; at deeply discounted rates, and from an altruistic side of life; knowing that a $1.00 of the
proceeds of their OO purchases will be donated to CMGDR.

In fact we will run a
special sale to ANY pet owner who purchases our OO products from now until
April 10th; we will extend a 10% discount on all purchases of our products,
except our Gallon and 5 gallon containers, which are already deeply
discounted. New customers who have read this blog entry, should simply
reference The CMGDR OO Blog code: CMGDR DONATION PROGRAM in our comments
column at time of placing their order at our Ocean Omega website
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Applicable Discounted Products would include:
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CMGDR CASE LOT SAVINGS PROGRAMS

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In a further effort to offer additional savings options to folks who actually adopt a great dane through the CMGDR, we will soon be offering case lots of our 8 oz and 16 oz. bottles, with single and
multiple case lot pricing. These cases would have 12 bottles in for the 8oz
and 9 bottles in for the 16 oz. Parties interested in adopting a Great Dane from CMGDR Should Contact them Directly For Details on how to save additional dollars ON YOUR FUTURE OO PRODUCT PURCHASES when you adopt a new great dane companion from CMGDR!



Coastal Maine Great Dane Rescue
9 Lady Slipper Lane
Topsham, ME 04086
Phone: 207-729-0679
Email: coastaldanes@gmail.com

Please Note That Discounted Case Lot Specials Will Be Applicable To Actual Great Dane Adopters ONLY!

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CMGDR For Details Regarding The Ocean Omega Fish Oil Discounted Case Lot
CMGDR Program






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March 01, 2008
Ocean Omega Two New Kitty Products

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Cat’s are natural carnivores. Left in the wild they stalk their prey to receive the proper nutrients their bodies crave. Now domesticated animals, cat’s may not be getting all the nutrition they need from their diet. This lack of proper nutrients can lead to a variety of health related concerns. By using Our Multi-Vitamin for Cat’s you are replacing this deficit and making sure your cat is getting what it’s body craves!

Ocean Omega Multi-Vitamin for cats is a full spectrum multiple vitamin/nutrient formula. Vitamins are needed for the chemical reactions that make everything happen in your cat’s body. Our Liquid Multi-Vitamin supplies a complete source of the nutrients your pet needs for optimum health:

Ester-C® - patented non-acidic Vitamin C that’s easy on the stomach and highly absorbable, plus Citrus Bioflavonoids.

Vitamin E and Selenium - Help protect blood vessels and support a healthy cardiovascular system.

Vitamin A - A powerful antioxidant, and support for the immune system,
skin and eyes.

Full B-Complex - For healthy nerves, skin and circulation.

Choline - Supports brain function

Boron, Glucosamine, and Vitamin D - Support the bones, teeth, joints, and
connective tissues.

Zinc and Selenium - To help your cat’s immune system and promote
normal growth.

Essential Fatty Acids - Support a healthy cardiovascular system and skin,
plus a shiny coat.

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Is your cat cranky? Lazy? or inactive? Truthfully, it may not be any of those at all. It may mean that he is just simply in pain! Joint pain in cats is a major problem. And can lead to weight gain, lack of energy and even affect their overall mood!


Ocean Omega’s Glucosamine Plus for Cats is specifically designed for Cats! It contains nutrients for healthy cartilage, bones, tendons, and ligaments. For long-term joint health and range of motion, no other “Glucosamine” formula is more complete!


Your Cat’s joints are the same as your joints; they are made up of 4 major components: cartilage, fluid, tendons and ligaments.


Cartilage is the cushioning between the bones that act as shock absorbers. The building block of healthy cartilage is glucosamine. Just like you, your cat ’s body naturally produces glucosamine. As your pet ages it’s body gradually produces less glucosamine and the cartilage between the joint can deteriorate, leaving your dog in pain. When you give your pet glucosamine you are replacing this deficit and promoting healthy joints.


Fluid is also needed to lubricate the joint and allow it to move freely. Chondroitin and Manganese do this by drawing fluid in around the joints and help to keep it there.


Tendons and Ligaments are the components most joint supplements forget about! Tendons and ligaments are a vital part of the joint. ENP includes ingredients like Horsetail, Proline, Boron and Grape Seed to promote stronger, healthier connective tissue.


Another aspect to consider is the pain and inflammation that can be associated with joint problems. We also include MSM in our formula. Research has shown that MSM has strong anti-inflammatory properties, helping to put your pet at ease while the other nutrients go to work.


Our Glucosamine Plus is the PURR-Fect solution for your cats joint problems!

These Products Are A Great Compliment To Our Oil In The Cat Fish Oil- ORDER ALL THREE PRODUCTS AND SAVE 15%
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February 10, 2008
Introducing Ocean Omega To Raw Diet Proponents

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I recently had a nice telephone conversation with a friend, client, and fellow business associate about his connection with a local raw diet for dogs buying group. He is a member of this group, and feeds his own dog a raw diet, and he feeds his dog our Ocean Omega Fish Oil as an ingredient within the diet.
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He has been kind enough to offer being a liaison to the buying groups' coordinators in assisting us to introduce our Ocean Omega Fish Oil products to the group and its members.We currently have several Ocean Omega Fish Oil clients that are proponents of the raw diet, that are indeed utilizing our Ocean Omega Fish Oil as a key component and ingredient in their own respective custom raw diets.


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I would welcome the readers of this blog to contribute both their viewpoints on the raw diet, and I would be most enthused to strike a conversation with any raw diet buying group members, who may be interested in including our Ocean Omega Fish Oil into their dogs diets. Individuals who may not be members of a group are most certainly also encouraged to contact me.

discounts.jpgI have continually written articles in this blog regarding my attempts to offer various cost savings programs for our Ocean Omega Fish Oil, and we always welcome any buying groups that may be seeking a volume discounted price program. We have had the good fortune to do a synonomous type "group purchase" program, with several of our "musher clients" that purchase our Ocean Omega Fish Oil for their sled dog teams.

Please feel free to contact me directly if you, or your buying group would be interested in exploring these types of programs.

Please visit our website for further information regarding our Ocean Omega Products!


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January 29, 2008
Even Chickens are Reaping The Benefits of Ocean Omega Fish Oil

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Quote from an Ocean Omega Client
"On another note I have been feeding the chickens Ocean Omega Fish Oil in a mash.
They are very large fluffy chickens with the cutest butts and the eggs are so rich from the organic feed and Ocean Omega Fish Oil . As most of you know I have been raising chickens for eggs only and have used Omega 3 for my hens. They are big and fluffy and very healthy. They are producing lots of big rich eggs. These eggs are fed to my dogs and me and some of my friends buy the excess of which there is much. This has been a fun project and while it has not been done for income the hens have earned a few dollars and their money will be used in the Springtime to enlarge their grazing area and buy them some red worms. These worms will be in the raised garden beds to enhance the soil and will also be fed to the chickens as they earned them.

The interesting thing about this project is now one of my close friends in Texas is now going to do the same thing. She has ordered her chicks and is now in the process of building a coop/yard for them.

The cost of eggs in the stores is climbing almost every day. These eggs are storage eggs and are not fresh. They cost a lot and are usable but the difference between a fresh egg and a cold storage egg is major.

We tend to overlook the value of the egg. It is an almost perfect food.

There are no animals that are not important including the lowly chicken. We fancy ourselves as being at the top of the food chain but I have to wonder as we offer nothing of value to the system. We are predators and therefore claim the prize but the lowly chicken produces an egg that sustains life. "


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January 26, 2008
Ocean Omega Exciting New Products

UPCOMING NEW OCEAN
OMEGA PRODUCTS

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I have written in previous blog entries about our plans to continually add new holistic pet healthcare products to our current Ocean Omega breadth of pet healthcare fish oil pet food supplements.

Here is a short list of new products that are on our drawing board for upcoming new product implementation. Being small proprietors, working budget ALWAYS mandates and dictates when, where, and how we can initiate new product development.

Stay tuned for upcoming details, as we will introduce a series of these new holistic pet healthcare products very soon, with some extra-ordinary sales promos on combined healthcare packages with several different purchase options forthcoming.

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Oral Care Spray & Gel:
are revolutionary award winning products that
thousands of satisfied customers agree not only remove
plaque and tartar but also kill bacteria on contact,
the main cause of bad breath in cats and dogs!

Research has indicated that the number one health problem diagnosed by veterinarians in dogs and cats is oral disease.

Bacteria accumulation can lead to oral disease and increase the risk for disease in other organs, such as the heart, liver and kidneys, according to research.

"Mouth infections can lead to serious problems in the gums and other parts of the body, including the heart, so it's important to give your dog's teeth and mouth special attention." -- American Kennel Club

Simply use our Spray or Gell on pet’s teeth and the active natural ingredients will remove plaque and tarter, kill bacteria, heal gums, and eliminate bad breath!
100% natural and safe ingredients to remove plaque, tartar and kill bacteria. You'll notice the difference with a brighter smile, fresher breath, and a healthier pet within weeks.
Easy application: Just spray or apply gel 1 or 2 times a day.
No more risky anesthesia scaling: 1 in 400 dogs die and 1 in 8 suffers side effects from anesthesia.
Overall health improvement: A Healthy mouth means a health body!

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Cat’s are natural carnivores. Left in the wild they stalk their prey to receive the proper nutrients their bodies crave. Now domesticated animals, cat’s may not be getting all the nutrition they need from their diet. This lack of proper nutrients can lead to a variety of health related concerns. By using Our Multi-Vitamin for Cat’s you are replacing this deficit and making sure your cat is getting what it’s body craves!

Ocean Omega Multi-Vitamin for cats is a full spectrum multiple vitamin/nutrient formula. Vitamins are needed for the chemical reactions that make everything happen in your cat’s body. Our Liquid Multi-Vitamin supplies a complete source of the nutrients your pet needs for optimum health:

Ester-C® - patented non-acidic Vitamin C that’s easy on the stomach and highly absorbable, plus Citrus Bioflavonoids.

Vitamin E and Selenium - Help protect blood vessels and support a healthy cardiovascular system.

Vitamin A - A powerful antioxidant, and support for the immune system,
skin and eyes.

Full B-Complex - For healthy nerves, skin and circulation.

Choline - Supports brain function

Boron, Glucosamine, and Vitamin D - Support the bones, teeth, joints, and
connective tissues.

Zinc and Selenium - To help your cat’s immune system and promote
normal growth.

Essential Fatty Acids - Support a healthy cardiovascular system and skin,
plus a shiny coat.


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Many eye problems are related to nutritional deficiencies. Certain age-related vision problems can be compounded by reduced blood flow of nutrients to the eye. Our New Vision for Pets Supplement will offer powerful protection for healthy eyesight.

Proper Circulation is Essential for Eye Health –Studies have linked eye problems with deficiencies of certain nutrients. Bilberry has been used for centuries to strengthen the eyes. Vision combines Bilberry with Niacin to support a good flow of blood throughout the eyes.

Retina Antioxidant Protection and Collagen Support – Antioxidants help your pet’s body against the effects of aging. Ester-C®, Zinc, Selenium, and L-Glutathione are powerful antioxidants that work synergistically and have been shown to support optimum eye health. Vision contains a mix of Carotenoids, plant pigments that are powerful antioxidants and Vitamin A precursors. Vitamin C, enhanced by Bioflavonoids, supports collagen integrity within the eye.

Nutrients Vital for Eye Health – Studies have linked deficiencies of certain nutrients with eye problems. Among these are Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Manganese. Vision supplies these vital nutrients – and their synergistic companions – in a highly absorbable, easy-to-use liquid supplement.

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Will Be Available in Gallon and 1 Qt. Sizes!

Glucosamine Plus addresses healthy joints like no other formula. It contains nutrients for healthy cartilage, bones, tendons, and ligaments. For long-term joint health and range of motion, no other Glucosamine formula is more complete!

Glucosamine is easily absorbed and contains vital nutrients needed for healthy joints. It promotes production of the fluid that lubricates joints and inhibits the cells that cause inflammation. Ocean Omegas' glucosamine is derived from grain, for horses with allergies or owners who prefer a vegetable source instead of shellfish.

Chondroitin is used to lubricate joints and often combined with Glucosamine for a synergistic effect. Research has shown that MSM has anti-inflammatory properties. When combined with Glucosamine, the organic sulfur from MSM helps stabilize joint cartilage and protects it from damage.

Manganese is a cofactor needed for the production of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) essential for joint lubrication. Grape Seed Extract is a powerful antioxidant that works synergistically with Glucosamine and MSM.

Glucosamine Plus contains natural Silica from Horsetail herb, plus the amino acid Proline to promote strong connective tissues. Boron is added to aid in Calcium absorption and bone density. These nutrients add an extra dimension in supporting joint health.

Click Here to visit our website and discover how Ocean Omega continues:
Promoting Good Health In ALL Pets!

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January 25, 2008
Ocean Omega Holistic Pet Healthcare Products


Products For Dogs-Cats & Horses

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January 22, 2008
Ocean Omega Healthy Products for your Cat

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Hepatic lipidosis, also known as fatty liver syndrome, is an accumulation of fat in the liver and is a very common and very serious occurrence in fat cats who are not eating. This disease is deadly if not addressed, but almost always treatable and curable when presented to a veterinarian in its early stages.

Why would a fat cat not be eating? Ideas: "Bad teeth." "Intestinal blockage" "Stress." Cats like their food because they can smell it. So if a cat can't smell its food, it's not going to eat. What could cause a cat to lose its sense of smell? Answer:Upper respiratory infection.

Absolutely. Cats get upper respiratory infections all the time. So you have a fat cat that gets the flu and can't smell. The cat stops eating. What is the body's reaction going to be? Answer:Mobilization of fat to the liver.

You have anorexia in the presence of abundant fat stores. The body will try to feed itself by moving body fat stores to the liver to be converted into fuel. The liver can't handle this fatty saturation and liver dysfunction ensues . This doesn't happen to thin cats. They don't have enough fat available to mobilize and create this problem.

If your cat got an upper respiratory infection and stopped eating, he/she would be a prime candidate for hepatic lipidosis.If you don't bring your pet into a vet and the cat gets hepatic lipidosis, death is likely.

You can hospitalize the cat and feed it through a tube. You could also encourage eating utilizing our Ocean Omega Gold, which has a slight aromatic essence of fish, to be added to your cats food-something your cat could sniff through its cold. Smearing some food with our fish oil added; on a paw is another means of encouragement. Even if your cat will not eat, it will still clean itself.

After your cat has recovered from hepatic lipidosis or before your fat cat gets hepatic lipidosis, you should put your cat on a veterinarian-recommended low-calorie diet.Encourage exercise via catnip or toys. Monitor your cat's intake carefully in times of stress (for example, the addition of a new pet). Weigh your cat weekly to make sure it is losing weight.

By slimming your cat down, you could save him from hepatic lipidosis and other life-threatening diseases related to cat obesity.


Millions of obese pets mirror the American obesity epidemic
According to the American Association of Obesity, 64.5% of adult Americans (about 127 million) are categorized as being overweight or obese. But this epidemic isn't just affecting humans. More than 40% of American household pets are overweight or obese, leading to a steady rise in insurance claims for pet illnesses that can be obesity-related, according to actuarial data released by Veterinary Pet Insurance Co./DVM Insurance Agency (VPI), the nation's oldest and largest health insurance provider for pets.

It's shocking to learn that overweight owners are three times more likely to have overweight pets. Pets are becoming obese by the millions, and as Americans continue to adopt a more sedentary and pampered lifestyle, so will our pets. Along with this increase in weight, VPI is seeing an increase in claims for pet illnesses that are often obesity-related, such as diabetes.”

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Become a Preferred Ocean Omega Customer and Receive Discounted Prices

If you want to purchase Ocean Omega at a discounted Preferred Customer price and start embracing good health for your pet today.

If you want to take advantage of the added convenience of having our products automatically shipped to you once a month.

You may cancel your AutoShip order at anytime. Contact us for specific details.




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January 20, 2008
Ocean Omega Sea Vegetables for Pet Nutrients




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We are exploring options to perhaps soon provide Sea Vegetables from the cold waters of our own Maine Seacoast, to add to our array of holistic pet healthcare products.


The body of our pets can be a self-healing mechanism given the proper raw
materials. There is no silver bullet for any chronic disease. One must
systematically turn on the animals brain's neurochemicals to activate the
pituitary that activates the endocrine system that controls the rest of the
organs. The pets immune system must be prompted to clean the liver and
gall bladder and get it able to eliminate toxins. Most of these vasculitis
syndromes are due to toxins that the liver can't excrete. Then you must
supply the animals body with total nutrition so it can rebuild itself.
"Phytochemicals" in kelp and other sea vegetables have been shown to absorb
and eliminate radioactive elements and heavy metal contaminants from the
body, as well as reduce the
onset, frequency and size of tumors in laboratory experiments.

The nutrients in cultivated marine phytoplankton contain a wide range of trace elements, vitamins, organic minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, enzymes, carotenoids, chlorophyll, and cellular material not found in other super green foods, including many important elements that are now deficient in the animals body, such as selenium and sulfur. They are also a source of those essential Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids.

Consuming even a small amount of phytonutrients from marine phytoplankton per day enhances your body's ability to regain its natural state of health.

Phytonutrients from Marine Phytoplankton offer potentially promising effects in animal physiology.

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Kelp:intensely rich in minerals and trace elements,is highest in iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and offers substantial amounts of Vit. B's.

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Dulse: is a good source of vegetable protein, iron, potassium, magnesium,
iodine, chlorophyll, enzymes, Vitamin A, Vitamin B's, and dietary fiber

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Laver: is the highest in Vitamins B1, B6, B12, C, and E, and contains
significant amounts of vegetable protein, fiber, Iron, and other minerals
and trace elements.

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Alaria: is a good dietary source of Vitamin A, [beta carotene], iron,
potassium, magnesium, chlorophyll, enzymes, trace elements, Vitamin B's and
dietary fiber

Sea vegetables are rich in minerals and trace elements, including calcium,
magnesium, iron, potassium, iodine, manganese, chromium and more, at levels
much greater than those found in land vegetables. Sea veggies also provide
vitamins, fiber, enzymes, and high quality protein. Marine phytochemicals
found only in sea vegetables have been shown to absorb and eliminate
radioactive elements and heavy metal contaminants from our bodies. Other
recent research demonstrates the inhibition of tumor formation, reduction of
cholesterol, and anti-viral properties of sea vegetables.

Sea vegetables are wild ocean plants, or marine algae, enjoyed daily as
staple and healing foods in many coastal parts of the world. Small amounts
of sea veggies add a rich flavor and enhance the nutritional value of most
dishes. Popular American sea vegetables are Dulse, Kelp, Alaria, Laver, from
the east coast, and Sea Palm from the west coast. Asian varieties include
Nori, Hiziki, Arame, Kombu and Wakame.

Sea weed is yet another nutrient rich source for pet food supplementation.Nourishing Animals with Sea Vegetables
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We are continually being asked why our Ocean Omega Fish Oil should be considered as a vital pet food supplement: here are some factoids for everyones consideration:

One of the most pressing issues in pet healthcare for the 21st century is nutrition, with obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, and many other pet afflictions becoming more and more prominent, its all linked to their diets. In that aspect, omega-3 will play a major role. Since 1971 there are now some 14,000 published papers on omega-3, including close to 6,000 animal studies.

For three billion years Marine Phytoplankton has supported virtually all living creatures in the ocean. It contains a unique combination of life sustaining nutrients including; Omega 3 essential fatty acids (EPA and DHA), protein, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Phytoplankton are the food source utilized by some of the world's largest and longest living animals and fish. Menhaden are gill raking fish that eat phytoplankton.

Menhaden is a natural food source for blue whales, humpbacks, baleen whales and more species of fish, that all eat plankton ,and they live between 80-150 years while maintaining great strength and endurance and are sexually active and able to reproduce until they die. The menhaden is the most important fish in the sea if you understand its ecological purpose.

In addition to providing high protein fish oil, the menhaden are also extremely rich in desirable long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids. It is no wonder that menhaden is an ingredient in many of the better dog foods. With concentrated, high quality protein for growth and vigorous maintenance, and rich in Omega-3 fatty acids for a healthy cardiovascular system, supple skin and glossy coat, menhaden earns it's reputation as a vital ocean food source.
That is why this fish from its natural sources is of superior quality when compared with fish from farms.

Because it lives solely on phytoplankton, the menhaden is a "clean" fish. And, because it is preyed upon by most everything in the sea, it has evolved into a strong and fast swimmer meaning good muscle mass, and therefore has concentrated protein. Our high quality and competitively priced Ocean Omega-3 Fish Oil which is not normally found in other pricier cold-water fishes can of course be perceived as an added bonus.We feel as though if we are able to perhaps provide these sea vegetables , in combination with our fish oil and glucosamine products, that this will serve to enhance optimum pet healthcare supplementation.


Cats and dogs need broad-based mineral support just as we do. They also benefit from chelated, colloidal minerals as opposed to the inorganic salts that leave a free metal ion in the digestive track. They may also be attracted to the highly utilizable protein in most sea veggies. And they probably need those minute quantities of trace minerals just as we do. Seaweed has been studied as a combatant in animal hemolytic anemia.

We once again ask for the assistance of readers of our blog ; to respond with personal experiences with such sea vegetable nutrients as it would apply to their own pets. We also would encourage inquiries as to interest level of seeing Ocean Omega perhaps adding these products to our breadth of holistic pet food supplementation.

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January 16, 2008
Ocean Omega New Feline Glucosamine

OCEAN
OMEGA ADDING NEW FELINE GLUCOSAMINE PRODUCT

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We our pleased to announce a special introductory offer on our newest product Glucosamine Plus For Felines:OUR NEW PRODUCT WILL BE ADDED TO OUR WEBSITE SOON

LOOK FOR OUR UPCOMING ENTRY ON OUR WEB at this link to our ordering page Order the Glucosamine Plus combined with any size bottles of our fish oil together and we will take 15 % off the total price of your order!We are also offering our new product by the 16 oz bottle for $16.95

Glucosamine is a substance that naturally occurs in healthy joints. As cats get older, their body seems to make less of it. It is the same thing with your body. This lower production of Glucosamine can lead to joint pain. When you give your cat Glucosamine to make up for the deficit, you are promoting healthy joints. Because a cats body is familiar with Glucosamine, it is easily absorbed.It also contains vital nutrients that joints can use to stay healthy. And, of course, the nice thing about our Glucosamine is that it is from a vegetable source and not shellfish.The Apple Cider Vinegar contained within this product is a great digestive and immune system promoter as well.

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Is your cat cranky? Lazy? or inactive? Truthfully, it may not be any of those at all. It may mean that he is just simply in pain! Joint pain in cats is a major problem. And can lead to weight gain, lack of energy and even affect their overall mood!

ENP’s Glucosamine Plus for Cats is specifically designed for Cats! It contains nutrients for healthy cartilage, bones, tendons, and ligaments. For long-term joint health and range of motion, no other “Glucosamine” formula is more complete!

Your Cat’s joints are the same as your joints; they are made up of 4 major components: cartilage, fluid, tendons and ligaments.

Cartilage is the cushioning between the bones that act as shock absorbers. The building block of healthy cartilage is glucosamine. Just like you, your cat ’s body naturally produces glucosamine. As your pet ages it’s body gradually produces less glucosamine and the cartilage between the joint can deteriorate, leaving your cat in pain. When you give your pet glucosamine you are replacing this deficit and promoting healthy joints.

Fluid is also needed to lubricate the joint and allow it to move freely. Chondroitin and Manganese do this by drawing fluid in around the joints and help to keep it there.

Tendons and Ligaments are the components most joint supplements forget about! Tendons and ligaments are a vital part of the joint. ENP includes ingredients like Horsetail, Proline, Boron and Grape Seed to promote stronger, healthier connective tissue.

Another aspect to consider is the pain and inflammation that can be associated with joint problems. We also include MSM in our formula. Research has shown that MSM has strong anti-inflammatory properties, helping to put your pet at ease while the other nutrients go to work.

Our Glucosamine Plus is the PURR-Fect solution for your cats joint problems!


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Send your e mail by clicking here!



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January 01, 2008
Ocean Omega: 2008 New Years Resolutions For Your Pets

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Consider A Natural Nutritional Diet for Dogs and Cats

As we enter the first day of the New Year 2008, the new day should bring consideration to what nutritional changes you will incorporate into your pets diet. When you reflect back on last years events with the tainted pet food debocle coming to a head, I would once again encourage pet owners to have their pets consume fewer processed foods and rely more on unadulterated natural ingredients in their meals.Of course I will self serve in that I would highly recommend our Ocean Omega Fish Oil as a key ingredient to be included in any raw food diet.Surely, our beloved animal companions are entitled to enjoy an optimal quality of life.


Why does the quality of pet food make a difference in your pet's health? Because food is body fuel and a quality life does not exist without it. The strength of your pet's immune system, its resistance to disease, and its quality of life all depend on the food that your pet eats. Most commercial pet food products are derived from the waste materials of our food industry. As I have alluded to in previous articles in this blog, many processed pet foods actually contain animal parts, which include diseased along with cancerous tissue and non-food items, euthanized pets including the euthanasia chemicals, preservatives, mold, fungi, and rancid fat. Most cooked products lack vital enzymes and they do not provide a healthy variety. The pet food industry to a large degree remains an unregulated entity without good quality control or stringent guidelines being enforced upon them. Read the product labels for ingredients and ponder if you would want to eat these products yourself. Would you provide them for your family, day after day, year after year, for their entire life? Common sense and ever increasing pet food product knowledge will continue to prove that our pets must eat a wide variety of fresh, wholesome foods to enjoy good health.


Until the last few years, most people have shared their own food with their dogs and cats. Common sense would dictate that it is no coincidence that our pets today are suffering from an epidemic of ill health with many of the same diseases as their human caretakers conducive to what is in their diets.


All species of animals have been shaped through many years of evolution to thrive in good health by eating specific foods. These food requirements vary with each species. To coincide with this evolution, the digestive make up of our domesticated dogs and cats is still identical to that of their wild relatives. The physiology of dogs and cats is that of being carnivores. Here's where a balanced diet should take place, do not feed an all meat diet. Carnivores such as our dogs and cats have evolved to derive their needed nutrients from eating other animals; including their preys bones, organs, and stomach contents, all raw.However, we should also consider the afore mentioned balance of ingredients to include other sources of vital nutrients


Contrasts in health between dogs and cats fed a cooked food diet and dogs and cats fed a raw food diet are readily apparent in their ultimate results. The dogs and cats on the raw food diet will thrive in good health, diminishing the need of veterinary care. Wild carnivores do not cook their food. Their entire physiology is designed to eat raw food. The closer we can simulate a natural wild diet, including a variety of species-appropriate raw foods, the closer we will be in providing nutrients in the form that our animal companions must have to enjoy good health. Making a well-designed homemade diet is the next best thing.


A few of the benefits of feeding a species-appropriate diet of raw foods as well as other nutrient natural food stuffs to your dog or cat include: stronger disease and parasite resistance, elimination of bad body odor and breath, healthy skin and coat, improved digestion, and the satisfaction of knowing exactly what your pet is eating. Switching our pets to a raw food diet should facilitate them enjoying the optimum quality of life that they deserve.



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December 31, 2007
Ocean Omega Fish Oil A Happy Hen Makes A Good Egg

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<br /> Fishmeal in Poultry Diets: Understanding what is healthy in this valuable feed ingredient<br />

Fishmeal in Poultry Diets: Understanding what is and what isn't healthy in the valuable feed ingredient for poultry


Fishmeal in Poultry Diets: Menhaden Fish Meal


I presently have one client who has been utilizing our menhaden fish oil as an ingredient in her own"mash" concoction for feeding her hens to produce high quality and high content Omega Eggs. We are trying to entertain possibly bringing on a menhaden fish meal specifically geared towards poultry feed.High quality fishmeal is recognized as an excellent source of protein, energy, minerals and vitamins. The majority of this fishmeal produced is included in commercial diets for poultry, swine, dairy cattle, mink and fish.


Good quality fishmeal demands a higher price than other high protein feedstuffs. Its proper use, however, requires a knowledge of not only its nutrient profile but also WHAT NOT TO BE INCLUDED AS A PRESERVATIVE=Ethoxyquin. An understanding of fishmeal ingredients will give users a better understanding of how the various factors interact to influence the quality of fishmeal.



Why Menhaden Should Be The Species Of Choice?

Fish differ both in their ability to store oil as well as where in the body oil is stored.


Species of fish referred to as "lean fish" include such species as cod and haddock. In these species the oil is stored primarily in the liver. The flesh (fillets) contain very little oil. Fishmeal from this type of fish has a low oil content (2 to 6%) since the livers are removed before processing. The whole fish is not usually used since cod and haddock are prized for the fillets. Since the fillets are used for human consumption, the fishmeal from these lean fish are made principally from the offal (white fish frames) remaining after filleting. "White" fishmeal commonly contains a higher concentration of ash (minerals) since the bony frames (head and racks) of previously filleted cod, haddocks, etc. are used. White fishmeal constitutes only 10% of the world fishmeal production.


Menhaden fish used to manufacture fishmeal stores oil in certain parts of the flesh. These are high oil fish and, unlike the lean fish, are not prized for their fillets. They are commonly referred to as "industrial fish." Approximately 90% of the world fishmeal production is from this high oil species.


Menhaden fishmeal, as well as most other species of fish used for the production of fishmeal have a similar protein content that averages approximately 16% in the whole fish. This whole body protein content will vary by only plus or minus 2 to 3%. The fishmeal derived from the fish will, therefore, all be fairly similar in protein content. The oil (fat) content in the menhaden fish species is much more potent than other species content. The amount of oil in fishmeal is directly dependent on the efficiency of the oil removal at the time of processing.




Menhaden Fishmeal is Commonly Produced in the U.S.A.

In the U.S.A., the majority of the fishing industry is in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The main industrial fish harvested is menhaden. In fact, 98% of the fish oil produced in the U.S.A. is from menhaden, a high oil species. The oil is considered by fish processors to be a by-product of fishmeal production. This fish oil has an important place in animal diets.


Smaller quantities of fishmeal produced in the U.S.A. are made from herring, redfish, and white fish. These species of fishmeal are low in oil.



Why Menhaden Constitutes: Good Quality Fishmeal

Menhaden fish oil when correctly processed will produce a good quality brown powder which will average between 60% and 70% protein. The menhaden fish oil contained within the fishmeal will usually be in excess of 14%. The moisture level will commonly range from 6 to 12%. The ash content will range from 18% (more common for an industrial fishmeal) to 25% (more common for a white fish meal).


The odor of fishmeal, as would be expected, is that of fish. It is easily distinguished from other ingredients. If an acrid "scorched" smell is present this usually indicates overheating or scorching. If this occurs, a blackish dark-brown color is common and the quality of protein is usually affected in a negative manner.


I am working ardently to negotiate a feasible quantity and competitvely priced option for Ocean Omega to hopefully be able to provide this valuable poultry feed, as Ocean Omega continues to strive for more healthy pet products diversification within the confines of 2008. Stay tuned as more information will be forthcoming.


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December 29, 2007
Human Food Stuffs To Avoid Giving Our Pets

Human Foods that Poison Pets



Feeding pets food that we enjoy is not only wrong, it can also be fatal. There are some foodstuffs that humans relish which cause illness and death if eaten by pets.

Chocolate, macadamia nuts and onions are good examples. Each of these foods contains chemicals which rarely cause problems for humans, but for dogs, these same chemicals can be deadly.


Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic.
When affected by an overdose of chocolate, a dog can become excited and hyperactive. Due to the diuretic effect, it may pass large volumes of urine and it will be unusually thirsty. Vomiting and diarrhea are also common. The effect of theobromine on the heart is the most dangerous effect. Theobromine will either increase the dog’s heart rate or may cause the heart to beat irregularly. Death is quite possible, especially with exercise.
After their pet has eaten a large quantity of chocolate, many pet owners assume their pet is unaffected. However, the signs of sickness may not be seen for several hours, with death following within twenty-four hours.

Cocoa powder and cooking chocolate are the most toxic forms. A 10-kilogram dog can be seriously affected if it eats a quarter of a 250gm packet of cocoa powder or half of a 250gm block of cooking chocolate. These forms of chocolate contain ten times more theobromine than milk chocolate. Thus, a chocolate mud cake could be a real health risk for a small dog. Even licking a substantial part of the chocolate icing from a cake can make a dog unwell.
Semi-sweet chocolate and dark chocolate are the next most dangerous forms, with milk chocolate being the least dangerous. A dog needs to eat more than a 250gm block of milk chocolate to be affected. Obviously, the smaller the dog, the less it needs to eat


Onions and garlic are other dangerous food ingredients that cause sickness in dogs, cats and also livestock. Onions and garlic contain the toxic ingredient thiosulphate. Onions are more of a danger.

Pets affected by onion toxicity will develop hemolytic anemia, where the pet’s red blood cells burst while circulating in its body.

At first, pets affected by onion poisoning show gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhea. They will show no interest in food and will be dull and weak. The red pigment from the burst blood cells appears in an affected animal’s urine and it becomes breathless. The breathlessness occurs because the red blood cells that carry oxygen through the body are reduced in number.

The poisoning occurs a few days after the pet has eaten the onion. All forms of onion can be a problem including dehydrated onions, raw onions, cooked onions and table scraps containing cooked onions and/or garlic. Left over pizza, Chinese dishes and commercial baby food containing onion, sometimes fed as a supplement to young pets, can cause illness.
Onion poisoning can occur with a single ingestion of large quantities or with repeated meals containing small amounts of onion. A single meal of 600 to 800 grams of raw onion can be dangerous whereas a ten-kilogram dog, fed 150 grams of onion for several days, is also likely to develop anemia. The condition improves once the dog is prevented from eating any further onion
While garlic also contains the toxic ingredient thiosulphate, it seems that garlic is less toxic and large amounts would need to be eaten to cause illness.


Macadamia nuts are another concern. The toxic compound is unknown but the affect of macadamia nuts is to cause locomotory difficulties. Dogs develop a tremor of the skeletal muscles, and weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters. Affected dogs are often unable to rise and are distressed, usually panting. Some affected dogs have swollen limbs and show pain when the limbs are manipulated.

Dogs have been affected by eating as few as six macadamia kernels (nuts without the shell) , also avoid macadamia butter.

Luckily, the muscle weakness, while painful, seems to be of short duration and all dogs can recover from the toxicity. All dogs should be taken to their veterinary surgeon.

Pets owners should not assume that human food is always safe for pets. When it comes to chocolate, onions, garlic and macadamia nuts, such foods should be avoided. Be sure that your pets can’t get into your stash of chocolates, that food scraps are disposed of carefully to prevent onion and garlic toxicity and that your dog is prevented from picking up macadamia nuts if you have a tree in your garden.



  • Pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots, apple core pips (contain cyanogenic glycosides resulting in cyanide posioning)
  • Potato peelings and green looking potatoes
  • Rhubarb leaves
  • Mouldy/spoiled foods
  • Alcohol
  • Yeast dough
  • Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine)
  • Hops (used in home brewing)
  • Tomato leaves & stems (green parts)
  • Broccoli (in large amounts)
  • Raisins and grapes
  • Cigarettes, tobacco, cigars





  • A short list of ingredients in "lower end"processed pet foods to avoid would include the following:


    • Glyceryl Monostearate

    • Phosphoric Acid

    • Propylene Glycol
    • Corn Gluten
    • Wheat Gluten
    • Brewers Rice
    • Cereal Food Fines
    • Feeding Oat Meal
    • Grain Fermentation Solubles
    • Maltodextrins & Fermentation Solubles
    • Potato Product
    • Soy Flour
    • Blue 2 (artificial color)
    • Red 40 (artificial color)
    • Titanium Dioxide
    • Yellow 5 (artificial color)
    • Yellow 6 (artificial color)
    • Animal Fat
    • Beef Tallow
    • Lard
    • Poultry Fat
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Cellulose
    • Corn Bran
    • Corn Cellulose
    • Oat Hulls
    • Peanut Hulls
    • Rice Hulls

    • Animal Digest
    • Digest Flavor
    • Glandular Meal
    • Apple Pomace
    • Citrus Pulp
    • Grape Pomace
    • BHA
    • BHT
    • Ethoxyquin
    • Propyl Gallate
    • Beef & Bone Meal
    • Blood Meal
    • Chicken Byproduct Meal
    • Corn Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles
    • Corn Germ Meal
    • Corn Gluten Meal
    • Liver Meal
    • Meat & Bone Meal
    • Meat Meal
    • Pork & Bone Meal
    • Poultry Byproduct Meal
    • Poultry Meal
    • Soybean Meal
    • Bone Phosphate
    • Salt
    • Mineral Oil
    • Yeast Culture
    • Yeast Fermentation Solubles
    • Cane Molasses
    • Corn Syrup
    • Fructose
    • Sorbitol
    • Sugar
    • Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate
    • Menadione Sodium Bisulfate























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    December 23, 2007
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