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Holistic pet care treats the entire animal—whether it’s a cat, dog, horse, bird, or reptile — as more than merely a physical being. This awareness of the mind-body-environment relationship differs from the allopathic view typical of western medicine, which generally seeks to treat the symptoms of disease but which often neglects to address its underlying cause.
A list of Holistic Pet Care resources where you can contact major organizations about further information on caring for your pets naturally.
Just as RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) guidelines have been developed for humans, AAFCO (Association of Animal Feed Control Officials) provides nutritional guidelines for pets and animals. However, these guidelines may not maintain optimum health or address the specific needs of the individual animal.
Pets and animals can also enjoy the health-giving benefits of massage just as much as people do. Massage can reduce pain, improve circulation, promote cell renewal, stimulate nerves and lymph glands, relieve stress and lower blood pressure.
In veterinary medicine, homeopathy is quickly gaining ground in the US, with more than 200 veterinarians currently accredited in homeopathy. Homeopathy is proving to be a useful form of treatment for both dogs, cats and other pets.
Warnings of a pet food recall have sounded eleven times in the US since 1995. In March of 2007, the largest and deadliest pet food recall in US history made fodder for a media blitz.
The holistic philosophy, whether it is referring to health, the spiritual nature, the environment (the Gaia theory is an example), science or philosophy is based on the precept that all the component. ...
When cancer strikes, it’s usually an emotional and difficult time for a pet owner. The uncertainty of how much time you have left with your pet, and the quality of life for your pet within that time, is of utmost concern.
Intestinal parasites are commonly passed on to puppies and kittens whose mothers are infected during gestation and birth; however, mature cats and dogs may also possess intestinal parasites.
There are many herbs used by holistic veterinarians to successfully treat a variety of conditions that work gently and without harsh side effects. Also, as many pet owners can attest, herbal medicines can be much easier to give to dogs and cats than a pill.
Fleas are the bane of any pet’s existence. Flea and tick prevention isn’t so much a matter of difficulty as it is one of timing and perseverance, regardless of whether you use conventional or natural methods of control.
Most people think of visiting a chiropractor when back pain, muscle injury or limited movement occurs, perhaps as the result of an injury. Holistic veterinarians apply chiropractic therapy to pets and animals for many of the same reasons.
It's Fall and there's something invigorating about a brisk walk in the crisp air with your dog, both of you kicking up the falling leaves, taking a brief run for a block or two, letting your buddy st. ...
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT), also known as pet therapy, utilizes trained animals and handlers to achieve specific physical, social, cognitive, and emotional goals with patients.The enjoyment of anis....
One of the areas of animal care that holistic health care practices are becoming known for is behavioral problems, particularly aberrations of temperament in dogs who have previously been well balanced and stable.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, a neurologic disease characterized by loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lag....
Brewer's yeast is an ingredient that is used to ferment sugars to alcohol in the brewing of beer. It consists of the ground, dried cells of , a one-celled plant that is a variety of fungus.Bre B...
In the United States alone, more than 50 million people suffer from some sort of debilitating allergy. Fortunately, naturopathic medicine is a system of health care that can help alleviate allergy symptoms and improve overall health.
Rabies is a viral illness that can affect any mammal but is most common in carnivores (flesh-eaters). It is sometimes referred to as a zoonosis, or disease of animals that can be communicated to humas....
Dementia is a loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lasting more than six months, not present since birth, and not associated with a loss or alteras....