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February ʻ09 Help Your Pet Chill with Mother Nature Secrets
By Cal Orey
In February, Earth changes and wacky winter weather
fl ushed out of the body. Dr. Goldstein adds, “It aids the
are going to take a big toll on our mind, body, and
lymphatic system, adrenal glands, and of course, the
spirit. Countless people, like you and me, will turn
kidneys. It promotes excellent health.”
to our feline and canine companions for creature
comforts and unconditional love.
Mother Natureʼs Secret #6: A Healthy Environment
Here are 8 valuable tips on how you can keep your
A clean lifestyle boosts human longevity—and can add
beloved pet happy, healthy, and stress-free this
years to petsʼ lives. Indoor air pollution and house and
Valentineʼs Day month with a little extra love from you
garden pesticides can be toxic to pets, according to
and help from Mother Nature.
Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM, PhD, author of Dr. Pitcairnʼs
New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and
Mother Natureʼs Secret #1: A Natural Diet
Cats (Rodale, 2005). He recommends feeding your
A good way to keep your petʼs body youthful and
pet organic foods whenever possible, vacuuming and
healthy is by dishing up a high-quality or premium
dusting frequently, and ventilating your house well.
natural commercial base food. Holistic vets advise that
Mother Natureʼs Secret #7: Avoid Deadly Traps
chemicals found in typical supermarket commercial pet
food may increase cancer risk, cause liver damage, and
Dr. Pitcairn also warns against outdoor pitfalls—
shorten a dogʼs life span. Turn to an all-natural pet
especially in the cold wintertime. These include
food. That means a pet diet that off ers high-quality,
exercising your pet along busy streets, do not leave
minimally processed ingredients without fi llers, sugar,
your dog in a car or outside in freezing temperatures,
or chemical preservatives. Look for a food that lists at
and never allow your pet drink from or play in puddles
least two sources of animal protein and fat, such as
or other contaminated waters (i.e., could contain
chicken or liver, as primary ingredients, along with a
poisons like antifreeze).
good source of carbohydrates, such as whole rice or Mother Natureʼs Secret #8: Oodles of Love
barley and a few veggies and other sources of nutrients
Love, above all, is a key ingredient to boosting a dogʼs
to top it all off . You can fi nd natural dog food at pet
lifespan. What is the best way to ensure a longer,
shops and health food stores or through mail-order
healthier life for your beloved pet? Keep your human-
services.
animal bond full of fun and passion. Go ahead—
Mother Natureʼs Secret #2: Pet Fitness schedule playtime—whatever your petʼs age. Pick up
A healthy diet combined with regular physical activity
your petʼs favorite toy or treat; it will boost the love
(yes, for cats, too!) indoors or outdoors can help
quotient. Also, donʼt forget to talk to Fido or Fluff y,
strengthen the heart and lungs, maintain muscle tone,
itʼs one of the best natural medicines of all—for both
and burn fat and calories. This, in turn, means a fi t,
of you.
trim, and happy pet. Not only will these gestures boost tail wags and
Mother Natureʼs Secret #3: Pearly Whites Protection
contented purrs, they will contribute to a healthier
heart (February is Heart Health Month), longer life and
February is Pet Dental Month. Tooth bacteria not only
positive living for both you and your pet.
aff ects humans, but our four-legged furry companions,
too. A painful mouth can cause a decrease in appetite,
improperly digested food, and a pet that just doesnʼt
Last monthʼs Global Cooling article right on track!
feel well, say vets. To stave off tooth woes, regular vet
check-ups and a home dental routine can preserve
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Mother Natureʼs Secret #4: A Healthy Skin and Coat
Experts largely agree a healthy, shiny coat and skin is
a refl ection of its overall health and well-being. It goes Cal Orey is the author of The
back to your petʼs diet. “A beautiful coat is skin deep,” Healing Powers of Vinegar,
says Robert Goldstein, VMD, a Westport, Connecticut Revised and Updated, The
holistic vet, coauthor of The Goldsteinsʼ Wellness & Healing Powers of Olive Oil and
Longevity (TFH, 2005). SuperSensitives: Can You Sense
Mother Natureʼs Secret #5: Pure Water
Danger and The Man Who Predicts
Earthquakes. For more animal &
While a good diet and exercise are major longevity
earth related information, log onto
boosters, so is H20. Water keeps wastes and toxins
her website at www.calorey.com
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