- Provide a loving environment – animals (and humans!) thrive when they are provided with a loving and environment where they are nurtured and cared for. A six-year study on human and cow interactions illustrated a significant improvement in production and well-being when they were treated more gently!
- Feed Wholesome Food – Food that is ideally free of chemicals and preservatives, has optimal amounts of important nutrients and is biologically appropriate. Dogs and cats are carnivores and benefit from a well-balanced diet that includes meat whilst herbivorous animals such as cows, sheep and horses benefit from pasture that grows from nutrient enriched and healthy soil.
- Exercise Your Pet Regularly – exercise helps to improve fitness and therefore well-being. At least 20 minutes a day is important, even for cats!
- Mental Stimulation – Pets can become bored and it’s important to provide them with activities to enrich their lives.
- Rest and Relaxation – we all need down-time to re-energize. While many cats are experts at this, some of them have too much rest and not enough exercise. Some dogs on the other hand can be hyper-excitable and anxious, minimising their rest time.
By Dr Liza Schneider, Director /Veterinarian, Holistic Vets
I write for this magazine because: Educating and empowering people with information to help animals, our environment and people is important to us, thanks for this opportunity!
