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Do We Really Need To Help Our Pets Detox?


“He has a shiny coat, lots of energy.” Or maybe you’d be more apt to think…“He seems listless lately, no real spark.” “His coat is dull, he sheds a lot more than he used to.” “His breath is bad even though his teeth are clean.” Or maybe…“He’s been on antibiotics and isn’t eating well.” Rashes, skin irritations, yeasty ears, itching and scratching, bald or thin spots, allergies to all sorts of things, runny eyes, diarrhea, kidney and urinary issues (chronic UTIs), pH imbalance, growths, tumors, or fur ball issues with cats, are all signs that your pet’s immune system is out of balance and could benefit from a cleanse of the eliminatory organs. The liver, kidneys, colon, and intestines work hard to keep the body functioning well; but processed foods, public drinking water, pharmaceuticals, vaccina- tions, flea-tick chemicals and collars may overload these organs and, thus, the body, with toxins.


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Removing toxins on a regular basis provides optimal health and balances immune function


Toxins are in many of the everyday products we use and con- sume, including household cleaners like toilet cleaners, window cleaners, and laundry soaps. Some floor cleaners are especially dangerous to pets because they contain ethylene glycol, a main constituent of anti-freeze. Additionally, some cleaners labeled “environmentally-friendly,” are, on closer inspection of the label, unfortunately not pet-friendly. The good news is that there are some great organic cleaners


available. They may cost more up front; but you need much less product for cleaning, and they are safe for pets. We have a few standby cleaner recipes that we’ve used for years, and if you would like those recipes to make your own pet, human, and eco-friendly cleaners at home, send an email with the subject line “pet-friendly cleaners” to info@petwellnessblends.com.


hen you hear about a detox for your dog, cat or horse, what’s your first thought? “Really, a detox for my pet?” “I’ve never noticed anything about him that seems toxic.”


What are heavy metals and how do they affect my pet?


Trace amounts of some heavy metals, including copper, zinc, and others are essential to our pet’s body; but each can be danger- ous at high levels. Other heavy metals such as mercury, lead, arse- nic, and cadmium have no known benefits, and their accumulation over time can cause serious illness and even premature death. Changes in diet, medication, environment, or even a walk outside can all lead to heavy metal exposure. Heavy metals can be found in most chemical pesticides and fertilizers - you may not even be aware you’re walking on them. These chemicals can seep into the pads of your pup or cat when they’re outside taking a stroll. If horses are grazing grass or hay that has been treated with chemi- cal pesticides or fertilizer, they too can come into contact with heavy metals. Free Radicals are reactive toxic molecules damaging the cells


of the brain and other organs. Heavy metals are known to catalyze free-radical activity and increase the aging process.To stop or slow down this process; our pets need to consume nutritive foods and/ or herbs that will scavenge free radicals. These foods can include organic blueberries, broccoli, kale, and herbs such as organic nettle leaf, spirulina, bee pollen, burdock root, amalaki, Hemp seeds, and milk thistle. All of which can be added to your pets’ food whole, or in a supplemental form. Not only will your pet enjoy these welcome additions to their daily meals, they will reap the healthy benefits provided nutritionally.


Mercury is one of the most common and dangerous heavy metals and commonly causes health issues that go undiagnosed or mis- diagnosed regularly


Some vaccines are preserved with Thimerisol or Mercury, a


heavy metal. Thimerisol is 49.6% mercury. Mercury is lipophilic, which means it concentrates in fatty tissues, especially in the brain (made mostly of fat). The body doesn’t easily expel this heavy metal and a build-up of toxic levels from vaccines (ethylmercury), and consumption of fish laden with mercury (methylmercury form) and other heavy metals can occur. I have found Bladderwrack and Cilantro (certified organic only


22 Essential Living Maine ~ September 2014


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