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October 7, 2003
The AJC Newsletter
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October 7, 2003Updates and Information
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**New** Japanese Chin of the Month Contest!
Hi Japanese Chin Friends! Boy have we been busy but we always have a few minutes to send out a newsletter hello! We have so many things that we want to share with you all but the newest thing we think you all might like is we have now added a Japanese Chin of the Month Contest and Prize Giveaway! This is brand new and we thought it would be a fun way to share photo's of our cuties! If you would like to enter the contest, send an email to info@chinpuppies.com or reply to this newsletter with your photo, pet's name, your name and a little story or background about your Chin. On the first of every month we will announce the "Chin of the Month" contest and the prize giveaway winners. click here for more information about our contests
JCCARE
You may have received our previous email or noticed on our Gift Store website that we have decided to donate the proceeds from calendar sales and online store to the Japanese Chin Rescue and Care Effort. This suggestion was made by Eileen Littleford who has been involved with the JCCARE for some time and owns two rescue Chins. She is a very special person who has been very generous and kind and we would like to follow in her footsteps and help the effort any way we can. We hope that you will all help the JCCARE by purchasing our calendars and online gifts this holiday season so that we can help Japanese Chins in need of medical assistance and care. Please see the JCCARE website for more information about how you can help this wonderful organization!! JCCARE website
Accupressure improves your dog's digestion - which helps everything else
In traditional Chinese Medicine, the stomach, spleen and liver are responsible for the initial "ripening and rotting" of food and its transformation into nutrient-rich blood and chi (Qi or "chee") or life-promoting energy and transporting them throughout the body. When a dog digests his food and absorbs nutrients properly, his eyes are bright, his energy is good, his coat appears healthy and he has a general vitality and attitude that we interpret as being a healthy dog.
Unfortunately, nutrient dificiencies and unnecessary food additives in processed food can cause severe health problems that are not readily seen in the short term. As the dog's system becomes compromised due to poor quality food, age, insufficient or excessive exercise and exposure to enviornmental toxins, his body will lose its resilience. An overburdened system will become imbalanced and give way to disease.
The first line of defense against ill health for your dog is the quality of fresh food he eats, along with all the other aspects of a healthy lifestyle, including a balance of rest and exercise, play and focused training or work, plus human and canine companionship.
However, even with attention to his diet and all lifestyle ingredients of a healthy dog life, there are times when a dog has an upset stomach or is not able to process and absorb his food. When you see that your dog has a digestive problem, you can give him an accupressure treatment that will gently help restore the balance of chi (Qi) within his body.
NOTE: Bloat, whether caused by a blockage or a stomach torsion, is a life-threatening condition. Seek veterinary care immediately if your dog displays signs of bloat, especially immediately after eating: abdominal distention, depression, retching without vomitting and excessive salivation.
Any change in your dogs appearance or behavior may have a connection to the health and balance of his digestion system. Check your dog's coat for excessive dryness or stickiness, non-seasonal loss of hair or change in color. These can be indicators for the need to support the spleen's ability to function optimally.
This information was taken from an article in this month's Whole Dog Journal. If you would like instruction on giving your Japanese Chin accupressure or for the complete article and information on Chi and accupressure send an email to info@chinpuppies.com or visit the Whole Dog Journal website for more on Qi and Accupressure.
WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST -- AMAYA'S JAPANESE CHINS!!!!
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2004 Japanese Chin Puppy Calendar
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The AJC Newsletter
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October 25, 2003Updates and Information
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November's Contest Winners
"JAPANESE CHIN OF THE MONTH" WINNER FOR NOVEMBER IS SAKI!!
Saki is a beautiful black/white Chin who owns a special couple named the Littlefields. They rescued him one year ago this Nov 1st. Eileen writes... "He is such a joy. He will be 6 yrs old on Dec 5th. He was an owner turn in and we were to be his foster parents but after 2 days decided to adopt him. He is Epileptic but it is under control with meds and Chiropractic care."
We are honored to name Saki "Chin of the Month". Please click here to see his beautiful photo.
"PUP OF THE MONTH" WINNER FOR NOVEMBER IS OSCAR!!
Oscar is a ShihaPoo owned by Beth Knutsen. Oscar is quite famous from Norway to Japan by participating in the new craze....RUFF YOGA....yes, yoga for you and your dog through Crunch gym all across the US! He and his sister Bella have been on Good Day New York and in Time Out New York Magazine, and have recently done a promotion for the movie Good Boy. Click here to see his picture.
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CONGRADULATIONS TO OUR GIFT STORE MONTHLY WINNER - Danette G. of Manhattan Beach who won a "I luv my Japanese Chin" stainless steel coffee mug! Way to go Danette! Hope you enjoy your prize!!
www.Free-Dog-Stuff.com
If you haven't seen this page yet, then you are just missing out! This is AJC's latest edition where we've centralized all of our freebies along with the webs best free goodies for dogs. We've personally tested each one of these offers and we found them to be scam free and good quality. If you know of any freebie we've missed, please let us know so we can add them to the page.
Free Dog Stuff.Com
AJC's FREE PET WEB PAGES
If you haven't heard already we have another new feature on our website called The Pet WebPages. These are FREE webpages for small dog owners so they can post photo's and stories about their pets right on the web to share with family and friends. We realize that most of our friends are still fairly new to the web or do not have access to digital equipment. That is why we will happily build a FREE page for you and you can even submit everything to us by postal mail if you need to. We will scan your photo's and design the page for you. You may have noticed there are many free web page services out there but unlike the others we do not have any annoying popup advertising on our pages. We are giving away the first 50 pages for FREE with up to 8 large photo's ($5 per year for each additional set of 8 photo's) and unlimited text and links. Please see our website for more information and for sample pages. If you don't have a webpage already please help us get these Pet WebPages
started by signing up for yours today!
Click Here to See The FREE Web Pages
Old Age, Nutrition and Herbs
For humans, old age is as much a mindset as it is a physical circumstance. But to a dog, the thought of "yielding to the wheels of time" never occurs. Willow, who's twelve, isn't concerned about growing old. She doesn't worry about her wobbly leg or her egg-sized fatty tumor on her flank; she just wants to enjoy every waking moment with her owner.
As a loving caregiver with a responsibility to provide Willow with the longest, happiest "dog's life" possible, we cannot let our worries of losing her interfere with her fun. So instead of focusing on sheltering her from harm, what we must do for our older dogs is provide them with everything they need to remain healthy, efficient and fulfilled.
Although we cannot turn back the hands of time and may not be able to prevent the inevitable, a great deal can be done to assure optimum health and well-being during a dog's later years of life. Old age should not be viewed as a downhill slide to inevitable suffering and death. Each year hundreds of dogs are put to sleep prematurely - not because they are deathly ill, but because their guardians can't get past their own fears of watching their companions grow old and die a natural death. The fact that an animal is growing old and becoming more susceptible to illness does not automatically predispose him to chronic disease - it just means he needs some added care and attention. With your loving support, your old best friend can enjoy life right up to his last day.
EACH MONTH OF NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY CAN TRIM HEALTHY YEARS FROM YOUR DOGS LIFE -- We urge you to sit back and really think about what that means to you. Are you giving him the best possible nutrition you can? If you can buy it at the grocery store or at a large pet supply store then it isn't the best and you should reconsider if convenience is more important than extra time with your dog.
Of course no matter how good the diet, your dog will still age and over time his body will not be able to perform as well and functions will start to decline. Depending on your senior companions condition and lifestyle, a vitamin supplement may be necessary. A good fatty acid supplement should be added to the diet as well. This will help support the liver and immune system and just about every other aspect of his body. To find out exactly which foods and supplements are best for your "chronologically challenged" companion, talk to your holistic veternarian or write William Cusick, The Animal Advocate for a specifically designed recipe and supplementation chart for your dog. Find his link on our Resources Page.
(This is part of an article published in this month Whole Dog Journal - for the complete article please visit the WDJ website) Next issue of the AJC newsletter will cover HERBAL SUPPORT for older dogs -- look for it in two weeks!
WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST -- AJC!!!!
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2004 Japanese Chin Puppy Calendar
HURRY - SALE ENDS OCTOBER 31st!
THE GIFT STORE IS GROWING!
If you've stopped by the Gift Store lately you've noticed it may look a little different. We've decided to expand our line of cute puppy stuff to include all small dog breeds! Although the Chin is our first love, we think all little dogs deserve to be featured in our collections! Over the next few months you will see changes and additions in the store. Don't worry, you can still purchase while we're under construction and we hope that you will. Proceeds are still going to JCCARE and they really need our help!
CALLING ALL AMATEUR PET PHOTOGRAPHERS -- Do you have lots of photo's of your little cuties framed all over the house or spilling out of photo books? Do yu think your photo's and pets are cuter than the ones you see on greeting cards and calendars? Do you have a 35mm camera or digital camera? Would you like to earn a little extra cash this holiday season? If so, we want to talk to you!! We are looking for small breed dog and puppy photo's and we are willing to pay for pictures of your little cuties! Click Here To Learn Moreabout how your little one can become famous!!
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2004 Calendar $21.75
Stainless Steel Travel Mugs on Sale $15.50
Long-sleeve Tee's on Sale $22.50
Japanese Chin Personal Chef Apron
