Lower Your Veterinarian Costs And Increase the Longevity of Your Pets Lives By Doing Natural Preventative Care
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Lower Veterinarian Costs and Extend Your Pet's Life with Natural Preventative Care
Overview
Many pet owners believe that vaccinations, prevention medicines, and premium kibble equate to natural preventative care. However, that’s a misconception. By exploring true natural methods, not only can you enhance your pet’s quality of life, but you can also reduce veterinarian expenses.
The Shift Toward Holistic Care
The influence of pharmaceutical companies and the pet food industry has often overshadowed alternative health solutions. Many pet owners feel let down by traditional methods and are actively searching for other ways to ensure longer and healthier lives for their pets. While mainstream care is valuable, solely relying on it can be problematic. Integrating homeopathic and naturopathic therapies can be essential.
Defining Holistic, Natural, and Preventative Care
According to the American Heritage Dictionary:
- Holistic: Emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts.
- Natural: Present in or produced by nature; not artificial or man-made.
- Preventative: Designed to prevent or hinder illness or disease.
By combining these principles, you can effectively ward off ailments in your pets naturally.
The Foundation: Nutrition
Start with what you feed your pets. The goal should be to provide species-specific nutrition. For dogs and cats, this means a diet primarily composed of meat, not kibble. While some may struggle with the idea of feeding raw meat, transitioning away from kibble is crucial as it doesn't suit their digestive systems.
Natural Feeding Options
- BARF Diet: Biologically Appropriate Raw Food or Bones and Raw Food diet, comprising raw meats, veggies, dairy, and nuts.
- Cooked Diet: A mixed diet of cooked meat and vegetables offers a more digestible alternative to kibble.
Remember, wild animals don’t consume kibble or pellets, and our domestic pets don’t require them either.
For instance, I feed my dog a cooked meat diet with a natural whole food supplement. I utilize essential oils for parasite prevention and pain relief, allowing him to stay healthy and active naturally.
Rethinking Vaccinations
It's important to question the necessity and frequency of vaccinations. According to several experts:
- Dr. Donna Starita Mehan, DVM: Routine vaccinations can overwhelm the immune system, leading to adverse side effects.
- Dr. Ronald D. Schultz, Ph.D.: Annual revaccination offers no benefit and might increase the risk of adverse reactions.
- Dr. Don Hamilton, DVM, and Dr. Charles E. Loops, DVM: Many holistic practitioners argue that excessive vaccinations might do more harm than good.
These insights push us to reconsider standard vaccination practices. By feeding pets appropriately and supplementing their diet, pets can develop natural immunities against diseases.
Mental Stimulation and Exercise
Mental engagement through exercise, play, and training is vital. Animals thrive when given jobs or tasks. Tailor your interaction with them according to their nature:
- Dogs: Use pack mentality approaches.
- Horses: Communicate as another horse would.
This common-sense approach ensures all parts work together for a healthier pet.
Conclusion
Embrace holistic care by focusing on treating the entire animal, not just symptoms. Such a strategy can decrease vet costs and enhance your pet's longevity. By harnessing the natural order and integrating holistic principles, you treat and care for your pet comprehensively.
Originally published for Holistic Pet Care on Suite101.com.
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