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Did you know?

Earlier this year a song audible only to dogs topped the charts in New Zealand. Recorded at a frequency heard only by dogs, A Very Silent Night turned out to be a hit amongst dogs and their owners.

www.theage.com.au/pets


Cat overpopulation is a huge problem in Victoria and there are currently 500,000 unowned cats in the state. Each year 50,000 are impounded and 35,000 must be euthanased, many of these are healthy, sociable kittens.

Visit www.whosforcats.com.au to find out more and discover what you can do to help.

Welcome

Welcome


Welcome to the Easter edition of 4Legs Chomping Chatter.


We've got plenty of great reading for you this month. Find out more about our new 4Legs Home Cooked with Gravy range and you can go into the draw to win one of 15 copies of AA Tourism's Travelling with Pet's guide. Just what you need to find a great place to stay over the Easter break!


Plus, you can check out the winner of last month's Valentine's Day competition. Have you ever wondered if you can feed your dog chocolate? Read on to discover why it's a real no-no.


Did you know Victoria suffers from a serious cat overpopulation problem? Each year thousands of healthy cats and kittens are destroyed because shelters are unable to find suitable homes for them. The Lost Dogs Home, in conjunction with the state government, have launched the Who's For Cats campaign, aimed at raising awareness and finding a solution for this huge problem. For more information follow our link in the Did You Know section below.


Happy Easter,

The 4Legs Team

 

Good Gravy!

Good Gravy!


Did you know 4Legs Home Cooked with Gravy is made from delicious, real gravy just like you would make at home?


Our gravy range provides a tasty option for dog owners, combining the best of our tasty meat balls with a real gravy sauce.


At 4Legs we make our gravy the traditional way, starting with our meatball stock, adding some liver to make it extra tasty and then pouring it over our gourmet meatballs creating a delicious and nutritious home cooked meal for your dog.


4Legs Home Cooked with Gravy is available in Lamb & Rosemary and Turkey & Thyme varieties.

Win a Pet-Friendly Travel Guide!

Win a Pet-Friendly Travel Guide!


Win one of 15 copies of AA Tourism's Travelling with Pets, your guide to finding great pet-friendly accommodation for dogs, cats and horses all around Australia.


Just name all the flavours available in 4Legs Home Cooked varieties, made from all natural ingredients and free of preservatives to keep your dog happy and healthy.


Hint: follow this link to our website for some more clues www.4legs.com.au/dogfood.php


To enter, send your answers to competition@4legs.com.au

 

Winners!

Last month we held our Valentine's Day competition, entrants told us how they spent Valentine's Day with their dogs and one lucky winner won their dog a Pooch Pamper Pack valued at $100! Here is the winning entry as well as the runners up.


Judy Small
Dogs: Ben and Anzac


Valentine's Day is also Ben's birthday, so we celebrate by having their favourite, 4Legs Home Cooked Chicken & Pasta - they each get an extra serve!


Then it's off in the car for a drive and a stop off at the supermarket. The secret to stop them barking and keeping them well behaved is to leave an unopened pack of 4Legs on the car seat beside them.


They can't take their eyes off it and happily sit there willing the pack to open!


They really love their 4Legs!


Runners up have won a Chukka pack containing a ball launcher and three balls.


Darrell & Jenni Burdett
Dogs: Monte & Ella (and Itchy the cat!)


Claire Webb
Dog: Oscar

Renata Safar
Dogs: Sophie & Oscar

Q & A - Chocolate Dramas

Q. Can I share my Easter treats with my dog?


A. Chocolate can cause serious problems with pooches as it contains a chemical called Theobromine.


In humans this chemical triggers the release of the feel-good hormone, Seratonin (which is why we feel so good when we eat chocolate), however in dogs it can cause poisoning.


As little as 50g of chocolate can cause serious health complications, upsetting their digestive system and leading to symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting and nausea. Chocolate can prove fatal when symptoms increase to include high blood pressure, irregular heat beat and seizures.


Keep all chocolate and baked goods well out of reach, if your dog does injest any chocolate contact your vet immediately for advice.

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Star Gazing with Basil

Basil looks to the starts to see what lies ahead in 2008.


Aries

March 21 - April 19

Aries, you are born leaders and this year sees you taking life by the leash and forging ahead in a new direction. The coming months hold some exciting travel plans, possibly a weekend in the country. The key word this year is patience, it is an art form you must learn to master.

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