HOLISTIC PET CARE

Many people consider pets to be a part of the family. The pet care industry estimates that in the United States pet owners spend 30 billion dollars on pet care products including medications, toys, food, pet lover gifts, and other related pet products.

 In the United States, there are more pets than people-about 378 million pets versus 280 million people.

It should come as no surprise that pet owners look for holistic ways to care for their beloved pets.

I have found that my pets respond very well to holistic pet care sometimes better than traditional veterinary treatment.

What types of holistic pet care are available?

The basics of holistic pet care begins with the food we feed our pets. Recognizing that our pets have specific dietary needs and meeting them will go a long way toward providing them a good quality of life. There are many pet foods on the market today that consist of fillers and by-products that are actually harmful to our pets. There are options available for holistic pet care that will make your pet happier and healthier.

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There are also other things to consider in caring for your holistic pet.

Flea and tick control is often a challenge for pet owners. Holistic pet care involves using safe and non-toxic controls. These controls may include non-toxic shampoos, essential oils, botannical treatments.

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Care must be exercised when using essential oils on cats. I personally do not apply the essential oils directly on my cats. I prefer using other non-toxic controls like sprays, homeopathic remedies, and shampoos.

An often overlooked area of holistic pet care for cats is the litter box. Natural litter is much less toxic to the cat and to humans as it does not contain additives or dust. These litters are bio-degradable and easy to use. For your holistic dog there are bio-degradable doggie pick up bags.

There are of course vitamins, and supplements for your holistic pet as well as safe toys.

Yes our pets do become members of the family. They depend on our wisdom for their care.

Choosing to care for your pets holistically shows that you do take that responsibilty seriously.