A wonderful animal rescue group, Amanda Foundation, who has been helping lots of us dogs for years, is having a movie premiere event. It’s a dog movie called “Darling Companion”. It will be Tuesday April 17th with a cocktail reception at 6:30 for humans in the Egyptian Theatre courtyard. There will be some mighty fine rescue dogs there eager to be adopted. The screening is at 8 and you can RSVP to amandafoundation@aol.com The Amanda Foundation is at www.amandafoundation.org
Mexican architects Alejandro D’Acosta and Claudia Turrent continue their experiments in sustainable living with their recently completed earthen home built into a cliff.
D’Acosta and Turrent began their two-year construction project by digging a foundation into the cliff, then constructing a perimeter of 3-foot-thick rammed-earth retaining walls. They called the inner structure of earthen tunnels an “hormiguero,” or ants’ nest. A concrete slab hearth supports the weight of the wood floor and roof, “like a huge column supporting a bridge,” D’Acosta said. The result is a 2,300-square-foot house with bohemian flair.
Alejandro D’Acosta stands on the back deck of his house. “The sea is moving all the time,” he said. “The sun, the wind, all the natural elements are moving the point of view. When you stop to think of the project, we are floating on the Earth.”
Another component of the home is recycled 100-year-old redwood planks from a bridge in Northern California. The couple bought 200 of the timbers, each 27 feet long and 1 ton, from a salvage yard in Rosarito Beach. They cut the plants and used them to fashion the front door, pictured here, as well as the roof and floor, front walkway, back deck and kitchen table. A steel pivot in the floor allows the 18-foot-tall, half-ton door to move with ease.
The public areas of the house are on the upper floor. Custom 20-foot telescoping glass doors slide away, so ocean breezes can cool the home. The double-insulated, energy-efficient glass reflects warmth on hot days.
Four bins for recycling and compost are located under the counter. “We always keep our garbage and recycle as much as we can,” D’Acosta said. “The plastic we use for insulation, the aluminum to raise money for our daughter’s school and the compost for our vegetable garden.”
By Barbara Thornburg with photos by Don Bartletti – more photos here
Good morning, weird morning. Although this looks like a night time oceanscape with the moon rising, this photo was actually taken early morning from the Venice Pier. It was a very foggy morning and the sun peeked through for a moment. I pointed my iPhone at the orb and was quite surprised to see this resulting image.
I’m finding that weird and interesting things happen when I point my iPhone’s camera right at the sun. It seems that bright light freaks out the poor phone and its brain gets momentarily fried and it’s not quite sure what to do about processing the image. Sometimes odd colors result. Sometimes strange lens flares or grain patterns. It’s not predictable and most often the photo is basically ruined. But occasionally cool stuff happens.
Although I feel guilty, like I’m torturing the poor machine by blinding its mind’s eye, I intend to keep doing it. You think there’s such a thing as iPhone karma? Hope not. Good night.
It can get expensive keeping us dogs healthy. And super-duper expensive when we get a serious illness or injury. So I dug up a bunch of organizations that offer financial assistance for vet care. Hope it helps.
Listed below are organizations that may be able to provide you with financial assistance paying for veterinary care. Many of them are specific in terms of the type of medical care they will cover. I encourage you to check the organization websites for specific, up-to-date information.
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Angels 4 Animals – (916) 941-9119 – www.Angels4Animals.org – staff@angels4animals.org
Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment to those pets and pet owners in need. Angels4Animals, a non-profit organization and a program of Inner Voice Community Services, has a mission to serve as the guardian angel of animals whose caretakers find themselves in difficult financial situations. At Angels4Animals they believe that animal owners should not have to say goodbye to the animals that they love. Their work is accomplished in conjunction with veterinary clinics across the country, eager to assist as many animals, and their owners, as possible. The services offered range from financial aid to complete treatment to those pets and pet owners in need.
Rose’s Fund for Animals – (877) 505-4234 – www.rosesfund.org – rosesfund@aol.com
Rose’s Fund recognizes that it takes more than love to save a life, and all animals deserve a chance. They will financially assist, to the best of their ability, pet owners and Good Samaritans who have an animal with a good prognosis for a healthy life, but are at a financial loss.
The Brown Dog Foundation – www.browndogfoundation.org/
At Brown Dog Foundation it is our mission to offer pet owners in temporary financial crisis an alternative to euthanasia when their pet faces a treatable life-threatening condition in order to restore the quality of life for pet and owner. Use the online form to apply for assistance.
American Animal Hospital Association – (866) 443-5738 – www.aahahelpingpets.org/ - info@aahahelpingpets.org
Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, we offer grants for veterinary care of pets that have been abandoned and those whose owners are experiencing financial hardship. AAHA-accredited veterinary practices may apply for financial assistance on behalf of their clients in need.
Cody’s Club – (614) 620-2476 -www.codysclub.bravehost.com/ - kraft.42@osu.edu
When facing radiation for your companion animal, this group may be able to make a tough decision easier. Cody’s Club provides financial support for those who face radiation treatments on a limited income, and also emotional support services in the form of a hotline and in-person group that meets monthly.
The Assistance Dog United Campaign – (800) 284-DOGS (3647) – www.assistancedogunitedcampaign.org/vouchers.html – info@assistancedogunitedcampaign.org
Operated in association with The Assistance Dog Institute, this nonprofit helps people with disabilities find funding to purchase service dogs. Phone: 800 284-DOGS (3647)
Help-A-Pet – (630) 986-9504 – www.help-a-pet.org
Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the working poor. HelpAPet.org helps with vet bills for pets of the physically and mentally challenged, the elderly on fixed incomes, and children of the poor. Proof of income is required, and the pet owner must pay as much of the bill as they can to show the pet owner’s commitment to the well being of their pet. 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to the veterinarian or medical care giver who is treating the animal.
Care Credit – (866) 893-7864 – www.carecredit.com – carecredit.com/vetmed/whycc.html
A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care. With a comprehensive range of plan options, for treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every budget.
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Fetch a Cure – (804) 525-2193 - www.fetchacure.org - info@fetchacure.org
Whether it be through financial support or other resources, FETCH a Cure’s, Canines in Crisis program looks forward to providing families with a sense of hope.
God’s Creatures Ministry – (973) 694-5155 – www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html – Godscre@msn.com
This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help.
Good Sam Fund – (614) 846-5800 www.medvetfoundation.org/index.asp – mwyman1@columbus.rr.com
The MedVet Good Sam (Special Assistance and Memorial) Fund was established in 1999, well before the development of the Foundation. Its mission was then, and still is, to provide financial aid and support for sick or injured stray animals who are admitted to MedVet by Good Samaritans and animal lovers. Each grant for assistance is limited to $500 per doctor per year and per patient per year. Please click here for the criteria for you and your pet.
Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society – (780) 732-3522 – www.actss.ca/ - needs@actss.ca
The Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society is a registered charity in Alberta, Canada that is devoted to making cancer treatment for pets a reality. The Lucky Moffat Memorial Fund (in loving memory of a very special dog), was developed by ACTSS to insure that all pets, can receive cancer therapies, regardless of their owner’s income.
IMOM www.imom.org
We are dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. See the application criteria here.
Land of Pure Gold Foundation (working dogs diagnosed with cancer) landofpuregold.com
The Land of Pure Gold Foundation provides financial aid for Working Dogs (Assistance, Detection, Search & Rescue, Enforcement, Military and Animal-Assisted Therapy Dogs) who have been diagnosed with cancer. If your dog meets these criteria you can find information about applying for a grant at grants.landofpuregold.com.
The Perseus Foundation www.perseusfoundation.org/new-petowner/index.cfm
Provides information and support to owners whose pets are diagnosed with cancer. Provides information on clinical trials. Provides financial assistance through its Magic Bullet Fund
The Magic Bullet Fund www.themagicbulletfund.org/ – email@themagicbulletfund.org
The Magic Bullet Fund helps people who have a dog with cancer but cannot afford treatment costs.
Canine Cancer Awareness www.caninecancerawareness.org - info@caninecancerawareness.org
Our mission is to provide you with knowledge and support so that you can consult with your vet to get the best possible treatment for your dog. CCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting canine cancer. We help sponsor the veterinary costs of dogs diagnosed with cancer for those families in financial need who would not otherwise be able to afford treatment.
The Pet Fund – (916) 443-6007 – www.thepetfund.com/ – info@thepetfund.com
The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care. Often animals are put down or suffer needlessly because their owners cannot afford expensive surgery or medical treatment. Companion animal owners must often make the difficult decision to put an animal down or neglect medical needs because of the costs involved. The purpose of the Pet Fund is to work towards a future where decisions about companion animal medical care need never be made on the basis of cost. ALL applicants are REQUIRED to contact The Pet Fund by phone BEFORE applying for funding.
United Animal Nations www.uan.org/lifeline/index.html – info@uan.org
The mission of LifeLine is to help homeless or recently rescued animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. We strive to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care.
Cats in Crisis www.catsincrisis.org
Cats in Crisis Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and humane organizations care for cats with chronic or emergency medical conditions through financial and fundraising assistance. You must complete the online application to be considered for aid.
Shakespeare Animal Fund – (775) 342-7040 -www.shakespeareanimalfund.org/ - theshakefund@aol.com
Anyone can apply for funds, but SAF offers assistance primarily to those on fixed incomes or with annual incomes below $35,000. Exceptions are made depending on circumstances. It is always a one-time grant
New York SAVE – www.nysave.org
NY S.A.V.E, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to the aid and assistance of low-income pet owners residing in one of the five boroughs of New York City, whose pet is in need of emergency veterinary care.
Piggers’ Pals www.piggerspals.org/mission.html – info@piggerspals.org
A nonprofit organization designed to assist families in need seek specialty level care for their pets. The foundation will accept applications from individuals or families that require financial assistance to provide advanced medical and/or surgical veterinary care that will extend both quantity and quality of life for their pets that would otherwise not be available to them.
Int’l Assoc of Assistance Dog Partners VCP Program www.iaadp.org/index.html iaadp@aol.com
AADP has established an emergency veterinary fund to provide financial aid to United States IAADP Partner Members whose assistance dogs require high cost veterinary intervention beyond their ability to pay.
The Mosby Foundation www.themosbyfoundation.org/ – info@themosbyfoundation.org
The Mosby Foundation would like to help everyone who asks for aid. However, this is simply not possible. Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive daily and the limited funds we have to work with, we simply cannot help everyone. Our priority for accepting an application for funding will continue to be a life-saving emergency confirmed by a licensed veterinarian either by fax or phone. To apply for a grant call 540-939-4034 or e-mail info@themosbyfoundation.org
For my third pic of this series, I felt compelled to give a bark-out to my furry friend, Enzo. We’ve probably enjoyed over a thousand mighty fine Venice sunsets together. And since Enzo’s going to be 12 years old soon, I realize he’s got more behind him than he has in front of him.
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The beauty of place isn’t just found in the physical environment. It’s also embodied in the ones you’re lucky enough to share the place with. I couldn’t imagine spending the past dozen years roaming the Venice hoods with a finer beast than Enzo. He’s is low maintenance, high fun and always up for anything.
Since all us dog-nuts feel we have the best dog in the world, I’ll refrain from that and just say I can’t imagine a canine with a bigger heart than my spaniel. For years he’s poured his heart out and given comfort and hope to sick and mentally challenged people.
Here he is with some special-needs kids last week. That little guy in the walker didn’t have it in him that morning to do his tedious physical therapy. He was rolled into the hall but then he just stayed in one spot. Wasn’t moving.
But Enzo came along and gave him a kiss. That got a smile going. Then I told him that dog would sure like it if a cool kid like him would walk him down the hall. And he grabbed the leash and those frail legs started locomoting as he proudly walked that dog down the hall.
Not earth shattering, just a little thing. But sometimes little things can add up to bigger things. And stopping to notice and appreciate the good things in front of you now–might be the best thing.
Here’s to the beauty of my place and my beast. Cheers…
Amanda Foundation Animal Rescue – Martini Madness. Sunday February 12, 5:30-8:30. Tickets at Amanda Foundation
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Here’s the second installment of my Bellissima Venezia series–my new year’s resolution to stop being lazy and make an effort to capture the everyday beauty of my home turf.
Now I don’t like it when they scrape up the sand and make a huge fake berm every winter. Any man-made construct that gets between me and a view of the waves is thumbs down in my book. But I have to admit I enjoy watching the kids having big fun sliding and rolling down the slopes. And I have to admit the elevation makes for a nice staging of silhouettes against the sky.
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Recently I saw some people atop the berm. This group of family and friends started to join hands as they watched the sunset. The sun went down and the colors went up. So me and my beast raced over there and climbed up the hill. I took out my trusty iPhone and got off a few shots as the sunset sky peaked and the kids were oohing and ahhing at the colors.
Ahhhhh, indeed. I sure dig living where I live.
Nothing us dogs hate more than those evil, pesky, disgusting fleas. But the chemicals in flea treatments are darn scary. Fear not, dogs and dog lovers. Cause I’m gonna tell you a natural way to keep fleas outta our fur. Yep, my herbs, oils and homeopathy defeat those evil fleas. Grrrr!
So, me and dad have done a bunch of experimenting on me–Enzo, the guinea pig/lab rat/spaniel–and 
have come up with a combo of natural stuff to use and things to do that trounces the fleas. It’s been almost two years since I’ve had any topical chemical treatments on my skin, and I indeed don’t have fleas. So if the Enzo Combo works on me, I bet it’ll work for your pooch too.
No Toxic Chemicals On Me
If you’ve ever read the warnings that come with the topical flea treatments such as Frontline and Advantage, you know they’re pretty darn scary. And if you start goggling dog forums, there’s many tales about adverse reactions to flea protection products.
Toxic chemical pesticides have been known to cause immediate health crises in some dogs and cats, and perhaps worse, these chemicals can circulate and accumulate in dog’s bodies, doing unseen damage to vital organs that may go undetected for years. And then there is the damage these chemical residues can do to children and the environment.
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My aim is not to raise your fur with fear, but to tell you there are natural alternatives that work just as good or better. And some of this stuff even contributes to making a beast healthier overall. Yep, the Enzo Combo is easy and inexpensive and good for dogs too.
The Enzo Combo Basic Principle
The basic principle to keep in mind is that the healthier the dog is, the less attractive the dog is to fleas. Being the creeps that they are, fleas tend to prey upon weaker canines more than the strong ones.
In our noble battle against the feisty flea, it is most important to make the skin and coat as healthy as possible. Yep, those evil fleas hate good skin and fur. It’s akin to doggie armor. A great way to build up the armor is by gobbling up those wonderful Omegas.
Slurp Up Fish Oil To Build The Doggie Armor
The first ingredient in the Enzo Combo is fish oil because it’s a great source of essential Omega 3’s and 6’s fatty acids. 
Those wonderful Omegas, along with their DHA and EPA cousins, are about the best thing a dog can slurp up to create a healthy skin and coat. And remember them despicable fleas hate healthy dogs.
The fish oil I use is Wholistic Pet’s Deep Sea Salmon Oil. My dogged research uncovered that this oil is one of the best out there. It’s high quality, human-grade salmon oil from fresh-caught salmon–wild, not farm-raised. The salmon come from the cold waters of the North Atlantic and are free of pollutants and heavy metals.
For a spaniel my size, 45 lbs, they recommend a half teaspoon, but I get a whole teaspoon squirted into my dinner (it helps my joint arthritis).
I recommend getting the pint size which is pretty economical cause it’s a four month supply at a cost of $22. I found the Animal House has this good price here.
Besides helping to fortify the doggie armor for its battle against fleas, check out all this other good stuff fish oil helps support: Cardiovascular health – Brain function – Improved immunity – Improvement in inflammatory conditions – Increased bone strength – Relief of dandruff and dry, patchy skin – Increased joint mobility – Reduced cholesterol. Wow, that’s a lot of good stuff. And it tastes good too.
.Vitamins Are Vital For Canine Vitality
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Vitamins for us dogs are as essential as they are for people. For puppies, vitamin supplementation can help ensure that they get the vitamins needed for healthy tissues, strong bones and teeth, and overall good health. For adult dogs, vitamins can help make sure that they are always healthy and in top form.
And for aging dogs, who tend to eat less and as a result absorb fewer nutrients including vitamins and minerals, and at the same time, lose more of them through the kidneys and urinary tract, vitamin supplementation becomes essential. Antioxidants such as Vitamins A, C, and E can also help eliminate free radicals and toxicities from the body. This may help slow the aging process and may prevent diseases such as cancer.
Only Natural Pet Super Daily Canine Multi-Vitamins are one of the best canine vitamins out there and they have a most yummy liver flavor too. A medium sized dog like me, takes two daily. I eat one in the morning and one at dinner time. So you get about a five month supply in the container, it costs $40 and you can get it here. 
I’ve been getting good stuff from the Only Natural Pet Store for years and I give em a four-paws-up recommendation. They have a bunch of good holistic care products, good service over the phone, and I find the user reviews below their products can be a treasure trove of useful info too.
So the fish oil and vitamins will help build up the beast and get us strong and tough and less desirable to fleas. And now that we got a healthy doggie armor going on, it’s time I tell you about more ammo we can use to blast the insect enemy into submission. Yeah!
Homeopathy For Me - Fighting Fleas With Fleas???
Ok, I know, this ingredient in the EnzoCombo sounds real goofy. But you can indeed fight fleas with fleas. A itsy bitsy bit of flea, that is put into a teeny weenie homeopathic pill. The scientific homeopathy term for bits of flea is “Pulex Irritans”. I won’t delve into the ins and outs of homeopathic principles here, but I’ll mention a saying in the homeo world that follows Aristotle’s theory–“like cures like.”
Like this stuff works! It does in me. It sounds weird but there’s something about taking a tiny bit of flea internally that makes other fleas not like to be around you. Which is a-ok with me.
Most homeopathy stores have this stuff or can make it. 
If you’re in the Los Angeles area, my favorite homeopathic place is the Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy A lot of the people there have dogs and they can recommend other homeo concoctions to help lots of canine problems. The humans there a very nice, smart and they give excellent belly rubs when I drop by.
So you wanna get “Pulex Irritans 30c”–the 30c is a dosage strength. The first week take one pill a day. The second week, take one every other day. Then I do two per week. As with all homeopathy things, you should take the pill in what they call a “neutral mouth”. Which just means to not eat food for at least 15 minutes before or after ingesting.
The Pulex doesn’t even cost much. I’m still using a bottle I bought last year and I think it cost about $15 for 200 pills.
Another thing I take internally is something that’s probably already in your home–garlic.
Garlic Wards Off The Horrible Blood-Sucking Vampire Fleas
When a dog eats garlic, a faint smell, which humans can’t perceive, is excreted through the skin and the pesky fleas hate the scent. Probably because fleas are like horrible, blood-sucking vampires. In case you think you might need to give your dog a breath freshener, don’t worry, your dog’s breath won’t smell like garlic.
If you have a medium or large dog, use one clove. Use half a clove for small dogs. Just chop up a raw clove and mix it in your dog’s food. Or if you’re kitchen-challenged like my dad, just scoop up half a teaspoon from a jar of minced garlic. We get a big jar from the market for only $4 and it lasts about a year. Cheap, easy and natural. That’s my mutt motto.
That does it for the internal elements of the EnzoCombo. Now we add the external element to complete the defenses.
Shields Up – Ancient Oils & Herbs Repel Modern Fleas
Essential oils, such as Neem oil, have been used for hundreds of years as natural insect repellents. The smart folks in India were the ones to figure this out. These essential oils and a combination of herbal extracts comprise the main ingredients in the two natural concoctions I use to repel fleas.
Another good thing about the oils and herbs is that they also repel ticks, mosquitoes, and other annoying insects. It’s win-wins all over the place.
One of the products I use is called Scratch. It’s made with a combo of oils, tincture and essential oils. The base oil is Neem and Grapeseed. The tincture is Quassia. The essential oil blend is Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange, Citronella, Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Sage, Lavender. And no toxic chemicals!
Scratch comes in a small bottle with a dropper. We put a drop at the base of my tail, the middle of my back, and top of my head. Dad puts a few drops on his hands and lightly rubs some on my belly and legs. We put a few drops on my collar too. We usually put it on twice a week. Since it washes off in water, it is re-applied after I go swimming or take a bath.
We get Scratch from a site called Canine Natural Cures. It has a bunch of great natural and homeopathic products for dogs. The queen of the site is Frances Gavin and she is super smart about all kinds of homeopathy/canine stuff and she even answers my emails when I have questions. Here’s one of the fine articles she’s written at her site “Farewell To Fleas”.
Only Natural Pet Herbal Defense Spray is the other repellent I use. It has a lot of the same oils and herbs that Scratch does and a few different ones like Pennyroyal and Catnip. Since Herbal Defense Spray is in spray form–we spray it on stuff. Like my beddings and car blanket. Wherever you think those sneaky fleas may be lurking now or in the future.
Before we go to places where we anticipate flea, ticks and mosquitoes might be plentiful and planning an assault–like hiking in the woods or the Venice dog park in the summer–I get a few extra sprays on my coat. And my humans spray some on their pants legs, socks, shirt, etc. Yep this stuff is safe for peeps too.
Scratch can be fetched here. It costs about $8 and it usually lasts me about a year. Defense Spray can be dug up here and costs $14 and is about a year’s supply. See, this natural approach is even cheaper than buying those topical treatments.
Be Ever Vigilant With Them Varmints
No system is perfect, even the Enzo Combo, so you should be ever vigilant for them little varmints making sneak attacks. I have a flea comb and we use it to check my coat once or twice a week or if I start scratching. If you see a flea, grab your spray and blast the fur a couple of times.
Here’s a good description of flea comb usage from my friends at Only Natural:
The ultimate weapon in the battle with fleas is the Flea Comb. It is the best method to discover whether fleas are present. Comb through your pet’s fur and gather a bit of hair and dirt. Then put this between two damp white paper towels and press them together – if the “dirt” creates rusty reddish spots on the paper towel, then a flea has been there (the dirt is actually flea feces).
If you keep combing (especially around the tummy and tail), you will likely trap some of them in the comb. Drown them in SOAPY water – fleas have been known to jump out of plain water. Flea combing may sound tedious, but it is very helpful while you are working on your companion’s health and taking environmental action.
If you’re finding more than a few fleas in the fur, then there’s a simple, natural solution to destroy the creeps–hop in the tub and take a bath.
Just Hop In The Tub
A couple of times, during the height of summer flea season, the creeps sometimes get past my defenses and put up a fight. But I don’t freak out. I just growl at ‘em and hop in the tub and take a bath. Being the dirty, disgusting, pigs that they are, fleas hate soap and it kills them. Yipeee!
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You don’t need a special flea shampoo. Any regular dog shampoo will do the trick. I like the Dr. Annie line of shampoos. Dr. Annie is my vet and has the Eastern/Western approach to mutt medicine down cold. She gives me acupuncture treatments, does house calls, and is real pretty so I can’t help but give her lots of kisses.
The shampoo that I like the best is the Furfection Aloe and Oatmeal Shampoo. My skin is kinda sensitive and this one works well for me. Dr. Annie has a bunch of other cool canine stuff at her online store and her Animal Wellness Center in Venice. You can fetch the shampoo here.
If The Enzo Combo Worked For Me, It Can Work For You
I used to have a real tough struggle with fleas and would have to get dosed with Frontline every four, or sometimes, even every three weeks in the summer time. And, like I uttered earlier, I haven’t used any topical stuff for almost two years now. And the fleas ain’t biting me. Woo-hoo!
So go forth and give the EnzoCombo a try and I wish you much luck in your noble natural battle to defeat the pesky flea. Arf!
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