To: William Brotherson who wrote (29716 ) 10/19/1998 9:21:00 AM From: E'Lane Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 50264
Good Morning, {{{{{DGIV-A-HOLICS}}}}} et al... How about we give our squabbles the day off? We all have a mental ignore switch...let's use it. Name calling and back biting do not become any of us. Pleasantries on the other hand do. Now...lets grin a bit! <g> How Many Calories in a Mouse? The Iams Pet Professionals, a team of 30 trained customer service representatives at The Iams Company, handle more than 300,000 inquiries a year from pet owners across the country. Although the majority of calls to the toll-free number are straightforward pet care and nutrition questions, some can be quite unconventional. Here are some of the team's favorite calls this year: “My cat just came in from the garage and I was wondering... how many calories are in a mouse? ” cat owner, Omak, WA “I have a neutered male cat. How old should he be before I can breed him? cat owner, Colorado Springs, CO “Does your dog food help with emancipation? ” — dog owner, Lockport, NY “What should I feed a borderline collie? puppy owner, Van Fleck, TX “What size litter box do I need to keep my cat comfy? — cat owner, Chicago, IL “Is it normal for a dog to shed? ” — dog owner, Miami, FL “How can I keep my cat from stealing my husband's toothbrush? ” — cat owner, Los Angeles, CA “My cat passed a stool on the indoor rug and it's stuck in the vacuum cleaner. Any suggestions? ” — cat owner, Amarillo, TX “How can I get the secret recipe for your Iams© Chunks dog food?” — Anchorage, AK “How do I stop my cat from giving food to the dog? ” — pet owner, Ephrata, WA “Your food turned my dog into a stud. Now what do I do? ” — dog owner, Flushing, NY “Do you know how to toilet train a cat? ” — cat owner, Ontario, Canada “I have three cats. Is it true that Eukanuba© Cat Food makes the poop smell better? ” — cat owner, Wentzville, MO “Will chewing pop cans remove enamel from my puppy's teeth? ” — puppy owner,Chico, CA “Where can I get a six-toed cat? ” — cat owner, El Paso, TX “I really like your paw print logo. Does Iams have a tattoo?” — pet owner, North Tonawanda, NY The Iams Company Manager of Customer Service says, “Although these questions make us smile, they're legitimate calls from concerned pet owners”. ********