Happy Friday, Missians!
We're almost at the end of another month. Can you believe it? And we've also nearly made it to the beginning of another weekend! Yay!
As mentioned before, there have been some slight changes to the end of August schedule. This post was already scheduled anyway, but I decided to go ahead and combine it with our upcoming September Missy Show schedule and use tomorrow's post to give Labor Day road trip pet safety tips.
Since a lot of people will be traveling over the weekend to visit family and friends, I wanted to make sure there was some good info out there for those who may be making long treks by car with their beloved canines, (since dogs are the most common pets taken on road trips, and because we're closing out DOGust, the post will mainly be geared towards dogs).
Okay, so before we get into National Holistic Pet Day, let's go ahead and share what's coming up next month for Missy's Blog:
Sunday, September 1st: Labor Day Safety Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe
Monday, September 2nd: September Pet and Animal Holidays
Friday, September 6th: Moving Your Pet From a Warm to Cold Climate
Wednesday, September 11th: Honoring the Dogs of 9/11
Friday, September 13th: October Pet Spooktacular 2019 Schedule Announcement
Monday, September 16th: Preparing Your Pet for Fall
Friday, September 20th: Fun Fall Activities for Your Dog
Saturday, September 21st: Camping With Your Dog (Cause a Cat Ain't Having It)
Monday, September 23rd: Pet Fall Safety Tips
Thursday, September 26th: Health Benefits of Pumpkin for Pets
Okay, now with that out of the way, let's talk National Holistic Pet Day! Today's Holistic Pet Information is courtesy of the dog.com article, "Celebrate National Holistic Pet Day."
https://www.dog.com/content/holiday/celebrate-national-holistic-pet-day/
What does “holistic health” mean? Simply put, it is a wellness approach that addresses the “whole” animal - body, mind, and spirit. Holistic health is all about health and wellness, not disease. It is a preventative lifestyle that incorporates the WHOLE animal.
Feeding
While keeping your dog physically active is vital, so is mental stimulation. A healthy brain will keep him or her happy, well-balanced, and rid of bad behavior caused by boredom. There are all sorts of different and fun ways to get your dog’s brain cells firing. Some toys are specifically designed to challenge dogs to solve a puzzle for a treat. Hide treats in different areas of your home or apartment and have your dog search them out using its sense of smell. Take a trip to your local doggie park for interaction with other dogs, or try taking an alternative route when going for a walk. Your dog will love the new smells, sounds, and sights!
We're almost at the end of another month. Can you believe it? And we've also nearly made it to the beginning of another weekend! Yay!
As mentioned before, there have been some slight changes to the end of August schedule. This post was already scheduled anyway, but I decided to go ahead and combine it with our upcoming September Missy Show schedule and use tomorrow's post to give Labor Day road trip pet safety tips.
Since a lot of people will be traveling over the weekend to visit family and friends, I wanted to make sure there was some good info out there for those who may be making long treks by car with their beloved canines, (since dogs are the most common pets taken on road trips, and because we're closing out DOGust, the post will mainly be geared towards dogs).
Okay, so before we get into National Holistic Pet Day, let's go ahead and share what's coming up next month for Missy's Blog:
September Missy Show Blog Post Schedule
Sunday, September 1st: Labor Day Safety Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe
Monday, September 2nd: September Pet and Animal Holidays
Friday, September 6th: Moving Your Pet From a Warm to Cold Climate
Wednesday, September 11th: Honoring the Dogs of 9/11
Friday, September 13th: October Pet Spooktacular 2019 Schedule Announcement
Monday, September 16th: Preparing Your Pet for Fall
Friday, September 20th: Fun Fall Activities for Your Dog
Saturday, September 21st: Camping With Your Dog (Cause a Cat Ain't Having It)
Monday, September 23rd: Pet Fall Safety Tips
Thursday, September 26th: Health Benefits of Pumpkin for Pets
Okay, now with that out of the way, let's talk National Holistic Pet Day! Today's Holistic Pet Information is courtesy of the dog.com article, "Celebrate National Holistic Pet Day."
https://www.dog.com/content/holiday/celebrate-national-holistic-pet-day/
What does “holistic health” mean? Simply put, it is a wellness approach that addresses the “whole” animal - body, mind, and spirit. Holistic health is all about health and wellness, not disease. It is a preventative lifestyle that incorporates the WHOLE animal.
Holistic solutions are gaining more acceptance with pets. It’s been proven that many natural substances, whether found in the earth or produced by the body, can give an immune system a well-needed boost. Just as it works for humans, so it can for pets.
National Holistic Pet Day is a chance to help improve your pet’s quality of life by strengthening each of the following:
Feeding
Nutrition is the cornerstone of holistic pet care. A diet of natural and organic food and treats has numerous health benefits, such as boosting your pet’s immune system, which is an easy way to prevent diseases and other health problems. Our dogs’ digestive systems aren’t meant to deal with many of the preservatives and chemicals found in overly processed pet food. High-quality, natural dog food also helps our dogs fight allergies, intestinal problems, obesity, diabetes, and other food-related diseases. Once you find a food that your pet likes, consult your vet for more information on feeding.
Water is the most important nutrient for long, healthy life. Dogs need plenty of fresh water that isn’t potentially contaminated with fluoride, chlorine, and other chemicals. Keep your dog’s water safe by using filtered water, never reusing plastic water bottles to fill their water bowls, and using stainless steel dog bowls instead of plastic.
Body
One of the best ways to keep your dog healthy in body is plenty of exercise. In addition to keeping your dog physically fit, it aids weight loss, lowers cholesterol levels, decreases diabetes risk, lessens the risk of heart disease, helps with anxiety, and helps fight certain cancers.
It doesn’t take much to get your dog moving around and exercising. Go for plenty of walks or maybe a run. How about a fun game of fetch? Dogs love to chase down their favorite ball or toy. Another added benefit of exercising your dog is that you also get plenty of exercise, and in turn help improve your own health. It’s a win-win situation!
Along with muscles, joints, and bones, it’s important to take care of skin and fur, too. Using only natural grooming products and flea and tick preventatives, which include essential oils and extracts instead of synthetic chemicals, will also encourage a holistic lifestyle.
Mind/Spirit
While keeping your dog physically active is vital, so is mental stimulation. A healthy brain will keep him or her happy, well-balanced, and rid of bad behavior caused by boredom. There are all sorts of different and fun ways to get your dog’s brain cells firing. Some toys are specifically designed to challenge dogs to solve a puzzle for a treat. Hide treats in different areas of your home or apartment and have your dog search them out using its sense of smell. Take a trip to your local doggie park for interaction with other dogs, or try taking an alternative route when going for a walk. Your dog will love the new smells, sounds, and sights!
You play a very important role in the health of your dog. Its food and amount of exercise and mental stimulation lead to excellent health and well-being, affecting your dog's physical, behavioral, and emotional health. Taking small steps to incorporate “holistic care” into your pet’s life is a wonderful opportunity to keep him or her happy and healthy - in body, mind, and spirit.
Well, that's it for now pet friends! Be sure to check back in tomorrow for our last DOGust post.
Until then, here's to wishing you all a great remainder of your Friday!
See you tomorrow!
This is your host J,
signing off...
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