Pet grooming and their health are closely associated because this is a perfect chance to examine past their big eyes and the fluffy body. When you groom, you get to see what is underneath those hair.
While grooming your dog you are engaging in a hands on project and at the same time its where both your relationship increase and trust. During this time you can check for lumps, warts, and any other abnormality on their body.
When you do try to clip your dog's nails, you are able to see the bottoms of his feet to check if he has any broken nails or even any problems with his paw pads. A lot of owners always miss this infection which can turn out to be serious.
While cleaning his ears with a ear solution (never use water), if you notice any unusual smell or discharge, you should send your dog to the vet for a thorough check. Don't leave it unattended. It can become serious and can either cause your dog to become deaf or ears swollen.
Drying your dog should be a time of observation. This is the time when you will be able to see if your dog's skin has any puncture wounds, cuts and abrasions, infections and also for fleas and ticks.
Grooming your puppy or your adult dog, you are also teaching them that its a wonderful process. The more you teach your dog and giving lots of praise, the more attractive he will become.
When we look at our pets, they are full of hairs everywhere but if we look closer we may see much more that relates to their health. In return, this can help us to reduce a lot of vet trips.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Why Going Natural and Holistic for Your Pet Matters More Now than Ever!
Whether out of concern for the environment or for the benefits of better well-being, it seems as though everyone is going natural these days. A shift to more environmentally-friendly and healthier ways of living is "green and growing" (sorry-I couldn't resist!) This trend has even extended our focus to all natural pet care and for good reason.
Massive recalls of pet food in late 2006 and into 2007 have led pet owners to question the safety of their pets' diets. This concern led to another obvious question-"Would more natural products without all the unnecessary chemicals be better for my pet?"
The answer is overall-yes! Experts have told us natural products and foods can be much safer and promote well-being unlike their highly-processed, "who-knows-what's-in-it" counterparts on the market. The challenge is knowing what "natural" products truly are that-natural- and which products use the term liberally to describe ingredients that are far from natural.
My objective is to resolve some of the confusion and questions regarding terms used in marketing pet products, while educating you on naturally healthy solutions for you and your pet that are cost-effective, too.
My dear pet friends, tell us what you think and give us feedback.
Massive recalls of pet food in late 2006 and into 2007 have led pet owners to question the safety of their pets' diets. This concern led to another obvious question-"Would more natural products without all the unnecessary chemicals be better for my pet?"
The answer is overall-yes! Experts have told us natural products and foods can be much safer and promote well-being unlike their highly-processed, "who-knows-what's-in-it" counterparts on the market. The challenge is knowing what "natural" products truly are that-natural- and which products use the term liberally to describe ingredients that are far from natural.
My objective is to resolve some of the confusion and questions regarding terms used in marketing pet products, while educating you on naturally healthy solutions for you and your pet that are cost-effective, too.
My dear pet friends, tell us what you think and give us feedback.
Holistic : definition
I know many of you spend a lot of money to buy a dog or a cat. Many of you treat them as part of your family members. Many of you also treat them like your own kids. But are you giving the right stuffs to your "family member"? They need correct food, vitamins, supplements, tonic, grooming, and exercise.
But just what is the "Correct" definition of Holistic?
Here is a definition of what Holistic meant.
Holistic : definition
hol.lis.tic 1. Pertaining to the theory that whole entities are more than the sum of their parts. 2. Of or using that consider one's total state, mind, body and spirit in the treatment of disease.
How does the word holistic apply to medicine? The Canadian Holistic Medical Association defines Holistic Medicine this way:
Holistic medicine is a system of health care which fosters a cooperative relationship among all those involved, leading towards optimal attainment of the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of health.
It emphasizes the need to look at the whole person (dogs in our case), including analysis of physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional, social, spiritual and lifestyle values. It encompasses all stated modalities of diagnosis and treatment including drugs and surgery if no safe alternative exists. Holistic medicine focuses on education and responsibility for personal efforts to achieve balance and well being.
Holistic medicine is more popular than ever. Many people are fed up with the failures of conventional medicine and the dangers of modern drugs. They have begun to look elsewhere for health and healing. More and more people are discovering the benefits of holistic medicine and are now starting to consider these same benefits for their pets. What's making the difference? Why are pets that are treated holistically reaching new heights of wellness where conventional medicine has failed them? Seemingly chronic health problems and incurable diseases from the conventional perspective are now being cured by holistic methods. Consider these key points:
Conventional medicine sees a dog as a collection of parts - a heart, a liver, a kidney. Holistic medicine sees a whole dog, with a body, mind and spirit.
Conventional medicine tends to rely on drugs for better health. Holistic medicine relies on proper nutrition to boost the bodies own natural resistance to disease. The focus is on stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself.
Conventional medicine focuses on treating symptoms. This may offer a quick fix but it does nothing to address or affect the underlying problem. When symptoms are suppressed and the real problem is not addressed the disease may actually emerge again later in the same form or worse yet in a more debilitating manner. Holistic treatments focus on the whole individual. It sees a disease as the body's way of manifesting an imbalance and the only way to regain balance is to address the entire individual. The aim of holistic medicine is to nourish the body, mind, spirit and its natural tendency for health. Instead of the quick fix, the body will experience a more permanent improvement while always moving towards a higher state of health. Conventional medicine often involves some type of drug therapy that tends to create side effects which can undermine overall health. Holistic medicine offers natural remedies that the body can more easily accept therefore not creating harmful side effects.
Conventional medicine will attempt to fight off disease once it occurs. Treatment is sought only after an illness manifests. There is no emphasis on preventative treatment. A holistic approach will aim to support overall health in order to prevent a disease from developing in the first place.
Conventional medicine is very rigid in its diagnosis and treatments. There is little room if any for alternative approaches. In the true spirit of holistic medicine any and all avenues of treatment will be considered when determining the best approach for an individual patient. Therefore, holistic medicine does not exclude conventional treatments such as surgery if no safe alternative exists.
Holistic care for animals is on the rise. We may not have been taught holistic principles or raised with them, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't adopt them if they provide our pets with a healthier life. We shouldn't let tradition or fear determine our choices. We have been taught by the current medical establishment that we have no control over our healthcare decisions.
Don't believe it. You do have choices and when faced with the choice of preventing a disease or treating a disease which would you choose? Taking a holistic approach means being responsible and proactive. It means becoming an active participant in your dog's healthcare. You do that by gathering the necessary information to make an informed decision as to which form of treatment will potentially work best for your pet. This may be uncomfortable for you at first but you'll be surprised and grateful for the results you'll achieve.
If you do have any problems with your pet and that you need to consult a Holistic Veterinarian, please do go ahead and see what's the alternative options are. Options are for us to choose and make it better.
But just what is the "Correct" definition of Holistic?
Here is a definition of what Holistic meant.
Holistic : definition
hol.lis.tic 1. Pertaining to the theory that whole entities are more than the sum of their parts. 2. Of or using that consider one's total state, mind, body and spirit in the treatment of disease.
How does the word holistic apply to medicine? The Canadian Holistic Medical Association defines Holistic Medicine this way:
Holistic medicine is a system of health care which fosters a cooperative relationship among all those involved, leading towards optimal attainment of the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of health.
It emphasizes the need to look at the whole person (dogs in our case), including analysis of physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional, social, spiritual and lifestyle values. It encompasses all stated modalities of diagnosis and treatment including drugs and surgery if no safe alternative exists. Holistic medicine focuses on education and responsibility for personal efforts to achieve balance and well being.
Holistic medicine is more popular than ever. Many people are fed up with the failures of conventional medicine and the dangers of modern drugs. They have begun to look elsewhere for health and healing. More and more people are discovering the benefits of holistic medicine and are now starting to consider these same benefits for their pets. What's making the difference? Why are pets that are treated holistically reaching new heights of wellness where conventional medicine has failed them? Seemingly chronic health problems and incurable diseases from the conventional perspective are now being cured by holistic methods. Consider these key points:
Conventional medicine sees a dog as a collection of parts - a heart, a liver, a kidney. Holistic medicine sees a whole dog, with a body, mind and spirit.
Conventional medicine tends to rely on drugs for better health. Holistic medicine relies on proper nutrition to boost the bodies own natural resistance to disease. The focus is on stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself.
Conventional medicine focuses on treating symptoms. This may offer a quick fix but it does nothing to address or affect the underlying problem. When symptoms are suppressed and the real problem is not addressed the disease may actually emerge again later in the same form or worse yet in a more debilitating manner. Holistic treatments focus on the whole individual. It sees a disease as the body's way of manifesting an imbalance and the only way to regain balance is to address the entire individual. The aim of holistic medicine is to nourish the body, mind, spirit and its natural tendency for health. Instead of the quick fix, the body will experience a more permanent improvement while always moving towards a higher state of health. Conventional medicine often involves some type of drug therapy that tends to create side effects which can undermine overall health. Holistic medicine offers natural remedies that the body can more easily accept therefore not creating harmful side effects.
Conventional medicine will attempt to fight off disease once it occurs. Treatment is sought only after an illness manifests. There is no emphasis on preventative treatment. A holistic approach will aim to support overall health in order to prevent a disease from developing in the first place.
Conventional medicine is very rigid in its diagnosis and treatments. There is little room if any for alternative approaches. In the true spirit of holistic medicine any and all avenues of treatment will be considered when determining the best approach for an individual patient. Therefore, holistic medicine does not exclude conventional treatments such as surgery if no safe alternative exists.
Holistic care for animals is on the rise. We may not have been taught holistic principles or raised with them, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't adopt them if they provide our pets with a healthier life. We shouldn't let tradition or fear determine our choices. We have been taught by the current medical establishment that we have no control over our healthcare decisions.
Don't believe it. You do have choices and when faced with the choice of preventing a disease or treating a disease which would you choose? Taking a holistic approach means being responsible and proactive. It means becoming an active participant in your dog's healthcare. You do that by gathering the necessary information to make an informed decision as to which form of treatment will potentially work best for your pet. This may be uncomfortable for you at first but you'll be surprised and grateful for the results you'll achieve.
If you do have any problems with your pet and that you need to consult a Holistic Veterinarian, please do go ahead and see what's the alternative options are. Options are for us to choose and make it better.
Wholistic Pet's Guardians Mission and Pledge
Welcome to Wholistic Pet's Guardian
We want to acknowledge you for having an open mind and for looking into alternative and holistic treatment for your beloved furry family member. Thank you for taking that giant step into a new, and sometimes not to easy to understand but highly effective, time honored treatment modality. Every animal is an individual, and we treat each of them that way!
Our Mission
1. To provide compassionate, loving and quality care for all pets and their owners.
2. To empower and value you, the owner, and your input into your pet’s health.
3. To provide holistic/alternative care for companion animals in Singapore.
4. To educate the public on the miraculous benefits of Holistic care.
5. To educate the public on the pros and cons of vaccines and advise on rational use of vaccines.
6. To provide ongoing educational opportunities for the public through seminars and workshops.
Our Pledge
If you decide to work with us, our pledge is to do our very best to help you and your companion animal. Our goal is always to strive for a complete cure of the problem, regardless of the diagnosis. Of course, some patients are very aged or have been ill for a long time and a cure may not be possible. In those cases we have found alternative treatments to be very useful in improving the quality of life and in many cases extending the life span.
We want to acknowledge you for having an open mind and for looking into alternative and holistic treatment for your beloved furry family member. Thank you for taking that giant step into a new, and sometimes not to easy to understand but highly effective, time honored treatment modality. Every animal is an individual, and we treat each of them that way!
Our Mission
1. To provide compassionate, loving and quality care for all pets and their owners.
2. To empower and value you, the owner, and your input into your pet’s health.
3. To provide holistic/alternative care for companion animals in Singapore.
4. To educate the public on the miraculous benefits of Holistic care.
5. To educate the public on the pros and cons of vaccines and advise on rational use of vaccines.
6. To provide ongoing educational opportunities for the public through seminars and workshops.
Our Pledge
If you decide to work with us, our pledge is to do our very best to help you and your companion animal. Our goal is always to strive for a complete cure of the problem, regardless of the diagnosis. Of course, some patients are very aged or have been ill for a long time and a cure may not be possible. In those cases we have found alternative treatments to be very useful in improving the quality of life and in many cases extending the life span.
About Wholistic Pet’s Guardians
Wholistic Pet's Guardians is based in Singapore and our aim is to provide pet owners/lovers with a wide range of natural products and knowledge for their pets. As more and more people realise that conventional medicines can have serious side effects they are turning to a more natural approach to healthcare both for themselves and their animals. In fact the holistic approach to health is a rapidly expanding field.
I have been an animal lover all my life as far as i can remember, I started out as a Pet Groomer and 8 years ago started out to learn more about alternative treatments for pets. I've had dogs all my life - I have a Shih Tzu and 2 Chihuahuas now. I'm also a Naturopath Pet Practitioner, and also do therapies for animals.
I now try to look after my animals in as natural a way as possible and use Homeopathy Remedies , Herbal Remedies, Chinese Herbs, Flower Remedies, Acupressure and Kinesiology.
Why I created Wholistic Pet's Guardians & what I hope you get from them? Honestly, I’m not sure. I mean, I really have done a great deal of research and get myself certified on health topics especially alternative health. So in one sense, I’m writing about what I know about & am passionate about helping your pets!
The products I recommend are all as natural as possible, and they don't contain chemical preservatives. Some companies advertise their products as “natural” when they are anything but, so it pays to do your homework. I believe a lot of health problems can be avoided by making sure we don’t use harmful chemicals and as our pet's guardians it is our responsibility find out exactly what we are putting in and on our pets.
Why not help your animals regain the natural balance necessary for good health!
I hope you enjoy browsing through my blog to gain more knowledge on how you can help your pet to live better and healthier. You are also welcome any comments that are good or bad which may help us improve our service to you. If you are looking for a certain product but don't see it on the website feel free to contact us as we may be able to obtain it for you.
Best Regards,
Bryan Chow, Pet Naturopathy Practitioner and Therapist
I have been an animal lover all my life as far as i can remember, I started out as a Pet Groomer and 8 years ago started out to learn more about alternative treatments for pets. I've had dogs all my life - I have a Shih Tzu and 2 Chihuahuas now. I'm also a Naturopath Pet Practitioner, and also do therapies for animals.
I now try to look after my animals in as natural a way as possible and use Homeopathy Remedies , Herbal Remedies, Chinese Herbs, Flower Remedies, Acupressure and Kinesiology.
Why I created Wholistic Pet's Guardians & what I hope you get from them? Honestly, I’m not sure. I mean, I really have done a great deal of research and get myself certified on health topics especially alternative health. So in one sense, I’m writing about what I know about & am passionate about helping your pets!
The products I recommend are all as natural as possible, and they don't contain chemical preservatives. Some companies advertise their products as “natural” when they are anything but, so it pays to do your homework. I believe a lot of health problems can be avoided by making sure we don’t use harmful chemicals and as our pet's guardians it is our responsibility find out exactly what we are putting in and on our pets.
Why not help your animals regain the natural balance necessary for good health!
I hope you enjoy browsing through my blog to gain more knowledge on how you can help your pet to live better and healthier. You are also welcome any comments that are good or bad which may help us improve our service to you. If you are looking for a certain product but don't see it on the website feel free to contact us as we may be able to obtain it for you.
Best Regards,
Bryan Chow, Pet Naturopathy Practitioner and Therapist
My 1st time blogging !!
Well, I must say for the first time in my life I am blogging about my daily life with dogs and cats. Have been grooming pets for so many years and went into holistic treatment few years ago, this is really a major change in my life.
Pet Holistic Treatment is growing very slowly in Singapore. I am hoping more owners will come and accept this form of treatment for their pets. Trying very hard to convey the message out daily to every owners who walk into my salon/clinic.
Everyday, I am faced with owners not sure what to do with their pets. A lot of dogs who comes to me either through recommendations from friends or who happens to walk pass my shop, to a certain extend they are shocked to hear that there are holistic treatments for pets. Out of 10 ppl, I would say there are 9 who hear it for the first time.
When I does my grooming, usually will see some skin problems in the dogs and cats. Most of the time, I will ask the pet owner what happens to their pet or has they visit the conventional veterinarians for any help. Most say yes but stopped going because it doesn't seems to help the poor fellow at all. Some didn't even know that their pet have problems.
When I tried explaining about their pet's conditions, most of them will listen. Some of them will get what I advise them. Some of them will say I am just trying to earn their money. Some of them will say they will bring their pet to the vet but never. Some say premium products are just so expensive and they don't have the money to spend on all these for their pets.
Sometimes I wonder why they keep a pet. Maybe there really is a different between a "pet lover" and a "pet owner"!
Pet Holistic Treatment is growing very slowly in Singapore. I am hoping more owners will come and accept this form of treatment for their pets. Trying very hard to convey the message out daily to every owners who walk into my salon/clinic.
Everyday, I am faced with owners not sure what to do with their pets. A lot of dogs who comes to me either through recommendations from friends or who happens to walk pass my shop, to a certain extend they are shocked to hear that there are holistic treatments for pets. Out of 10 ppl, I would say there are 9 who hear it for the first time.
When I does my grooming, usually will see some skin problems in the dogs and cats. Most of the time, I will ask the pet owner what happens to their pet or has they visit the conventional veterinarians for any help. Most say yes but stopped going because it doesn't seems to help the poor fellow at all. Some didn't even know that their pet have problems.
When I tried explaining about their pet's conditions, most of them will listen. Some of them will get what I advise them. Some of them will say I am just trying to earn their money. Some of them will say they will bring their pet to the vet but never. Some say premium products are just so expensive and they don't have the money to spend on all these for their pets.
Sometimes I wonder why they keep a pet. Maybe there really is a different between a "pet lover" and a "pet owner"!
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