Animals – The Masters of Living in the Moment
Animals are such a gift to humans. They are our teachers, healers and companions. If we observe their behaviors and habits we can learn so much about living in the moment. The beauty is, they don’t try to be present. They don’t take meditation classes or do yoga or read lots of books on ‘being in the now’. They just are.
Watch a dog as they play, go for a walk or wag their tail. They are fully present and so full of joy. And it is contagious! Have you ever noticed when people are walking their dogs how other people will automatically stop to pet the dog? There is a connection that is created by the presence of the dog.
Each animal has their own unique personality, and they don’t try to change or be something different. Ask any cat. They will tell you; they are purrrrrfect just the way they are. And cats, well, they are the masters of relaxation and being present. Our buddy Moe the cat meditated with us everyday. In fact, he did it for hours and hours on end, and he made it look so effortless.
Do you think your cat or dog worries about what happened yesterday; what is coming up tomorrow or the next day; about looking better; or how to find the perfect relationship? Chances are, the answer is ‘no’. How could they? They don’t have time for that; they are living in the now. And when we are with them, they ‘tune us into’ the perfection of the moment; our mind quiets down; and we feel more relaxed, more at ease and more content.
Animals teach us about unconditional love. They have a way of opening up people’s hearts. The ‘armour’ comes down with animals. Some people have a much easier time opening their hearts to animals than to other humans. It happens naturally, without thinking about it or trying.
Are you an animal lover? Check out Eckhart Tolle’s new book “Guardians of Being” with art by Patrick McDonnell. “Guardians of Being” is a heart-warming book that honours pets and shows us how they bring us the gift of Presence. It includes spiritual quotes from Eckhart Tolle and sweet illustrations by the creator of the “MUTTS” comic strip.
In Memory of our buddy Moe; He went to cat heaven this month. Moe was ‘one of a kind’. He was a very special friend and teacher. Thanks for the memories and good times Moe. We are so grateful for the connection.
Love Agni & Datri
VividLife.me Contributor
After a profound spiritual experience in 2002, Agni committed his life to Enlightenment. During the years that followed, meditation became the main tool to experience the simplicity and ease of the present moment.
Agni is co-founder of Happy Monks. A company dedicated to helping people experience their full potential and enjoy a life of Peace, Joy and Well-Being. Agni teaches a simple, effortless and powerful meditation practice called Ascension that includes a series of techniques that can be used with the eyes closed (to clear the nervous system of stress and relax the body/mind) and with the eyes open (to be fully present and live life fully).
Happy Monks teach these techniques to individuals and also in the workplace. For more information visit:
www.thehappymonks.com
www.meditationfortheworkplace.ca
ASK SUE LONDON …
“My dog barks a lot. Why is he doing that?” – Joan
Dogs can bark for many reasons. The reason your dog is barking is to let you know of the spirits that are in your home. Recently, you lost your father. Your dog has been trying to tell you your father is there with you. Be aware from now on where he starts barking. I am betting you will find he is barking toward a corner where you have a chair in a family room. Once you acknowledge to your dog that you are aware of your father’s visit, he may shift to wagging his tail, or sniffing that area. Just so you are aware I teach people to connect with their loved ones so if you want my help please give me a call.
“My cat keeps kneading my arm. Why?” – Betty
Animals have a sense beyond ours. Whenever an animal kneads or sniffs a part of your body, they sense something is going on within us. I’ve known animals to find cancer, and many other conditions. My suggestion to you Betty is to visit your doctor and get it checked out. My feeling is that you are going to find it very healing!
“Why does my dog constantly have ear aches?” – Bob
There is a great book I like to recommend to my clients…”You Can Heal Your Life” by Louise L Hay. In this book Louise shares conditions along with the emotional reasons behind it. If you look up ear ache you will discover the meaning to be something you don’t want to hear. I feel your dog doesn’t like to hear the arguing that has been occurring a lot in your home. When you change that about yourself, you will find your dog’s earaches will go away. Animals come into our lives to help us learn lessons. Your dog is your teacher!
“Maxx won’t come into the kitchen at all, even if I have a treat in my hand….there’s no way he’s stepping foot in there! Can you help me to understand why he would act this way?” – Heather
This question comes up a lot. Animals see spirits. Many times when they bark, when they growl, or run away, or like Maxx won’t go into a room it is because of other energies there. A way to help you zone in or to connect is get yourself in the present moment. Many times when you are grounded and in the present moment, you will feel that the energy and temperature is different. You may even feel tingling in your body if you have a spirit close to you. Sometimes people can even smell their loved ones favourite perfume they used to wear. We will be discussing this more in detail during the upcoming teleseminar– HEALING WITH YOUR PETS AT A DEEPER LEVEL. Just visit my website www.asksuelondon.com for more details.
“My dog is really sick and old and I feel he wants to die but is holding back for some reason. Is there something I can do to help him with the process?” – Marie
Often our pets don’t cross until we have let go. I personally experienced my dog Rocky hanging on for me also. I had to let go of my selfish reasons of wanting to keep him with me. I held him in my arms, told him I loved him so much, and thanked him for being such a huge positive part of my life. I told him that I would be okay and that I knew he would always be with me. I kissed him on his head and minutes later he passed away peacefully in my arms. What you need to do is to thank your dog for all the wonderful things he has done for you, thank him for helping you heal and move forward in your life. Look back to when you got him. He came to you at a time when you needed him. Now he has helped you heal and move forward. His job is done and it is time for him to move on. You can and will feel him with you when he is crossed over.
“My cat is leaving me puddles and piles all around my room. I don’t know why. She hasn’t done this since last April. Can you explain to me why she has started doing this again?” – Meghan
You get very anxious during exam time. Like in April, your last exams, here you are preparing to do the exams again. Your cat is picking up on your emotions. He is mirroring you! I suggest you fit in some daily exercise into your routine. Spend some time each day doing meditation and visualization. This will help you to calm down which will help your cat. When the puddles and piles get less and less you will know you have done a great job at working on your anxiety. I feel within a week you will have things back on track.
“My dog is pregnant and due to have her first litter next week. She is suffering constipation and I am not sure how I can help her. Do you have any suggestions?” – Lynn
I am a Reiki Master and can send your dog some healing energy that will help her become regular again. If you are a breeder you may want to consider doing your Reiki training. I have found it very beneficial in helping both animals and people! I was on site when a rabbit delivered her babies. One of the babies was not moving after delivery and was very cold. We didn’t think it was going to live. By me giving it Reiki, the healing energy gave it what it needed and helped him to survive. Just so you are aware, I feel your dog is feeling your anxiety about how this delivery will go. Between you becoming aware of your emotions and putting the energy out there that all will be well, and me sending her distant healing Reiki she will be regular in no time! Reiki healing works on 4 levels – emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual.
(2 days later after replying to Lynn, she emailed me to share that within hours of me sending the Reiki her dog was back to being regular. Lynn really understands how her emotions were playing a role in her dog’s health) If you are interested in learning how to do Reiki on your loved ones please give me a call. I guarantee it will be life changing for you and those you love!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish each one of you a very Healthy and Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2010. Be grateful for all your blessings! I have been very grateful sharing with you.
– Much Love & Many Blessings, Sue
VividLife.me Contributor
Sue London is a People & Pet Therapist known for helping people create the life they desire. She hosts a radio show on this topic called ‘Get Inspired’. Sue is a Reiki Master and Life Coach and provides distant healing services and training around the globe.
In her earlier adult life, Sue experienced a series of challenges, including being told that she had 30 minutes to live. Sue wanted to help others cope with adversities in their life and wrote a book, “Soar Above It All”. This book weaves in her true-life experiences with relationship issues; self-esteem challenges; back-to-back health threats and coping with near death. She has also authored two children’s books.
Sue can be contacted through her website www.asksuelondon.com or through phone at 1-888-812-1181
DNA My Dog
For many pet owners the exact breed of their dog is a mystery. Dog owners love their pooches no matter what breed they may be but for many the curiosity can be too much. Is Fido a Lab mix? A Poodle? Perhaps part Boxer?
With the recent advances in DNA testing it is now possible to identify every breed in a dog with 99.9997% accuracy.
DNA My Dog in Toronto, Canada, is one company that offers the DNA Breed Test to curious dog owners. The test was developed and validated using U.S. dog populations and will show all popular breeds in Canadian and U.S. Dogs (95% of all breeds).
Customers are sent a test kit containing swabs to collect DNA samples from the inside of their dog’s cheek. The test takes about a minute to complete. When the lab receives the cheek swabs the DNA is extracted from the swab and run through the database of breeds.
Although all dogs are descended from common wolf ancestors, each breed has specific genetic markers that uniquely identify it. It is these markers that allow scientists to determine each breed in a dog’s unique genetic make-up. The test measures each breed and reports back in 5 levels, each level representing the percentage of a specific breed found in the dog.
Results of the at-home one-minute cheek swab test are returned in just over a week and include a Canine Breed Composition DNA Analysis Certificate with the dog’s photo and breed composition, suitable for framing.
Also included in the testing fee is a report on the dog’s dominant breeds, personality traits and health concerns. Breed knowledge allows dog owners a better understanding of the genetic health risks the dog faces. This allows the tester to be more proactive about the health of their dog. It also provides valuable information to vets, dog trainers and dog walkers who have a much better understanding of the dog when they know the exact breeds.
DNA breed testing means your dog will no longer remain a mystery mutt. Through the science of breed heritage genetics your generic mix can now be elevated to the ranks of a Borador (Border Collie/Labrador Retriever mix), a Cheeks (Chihuahua/Pekingese mix) or even a Newfypooweenie (Newfoundland/Poodle/Daschund mix)!
For this valuable service you can connect with DNA MY DOG through www.dnamydog.com. They are located at 1234 Kingston Road, Suite 107, Toronto, ON M1N 1P3 (416)691-4160 info@dnamydog.com
Featured Contributor
Sue London, People & Pet Therapist, Reiki Master, Radio Host, Editor of “Healthy Pets” for Vividlife.me, Life Coach www.asksuelondon.com 1-888-812-1181
Experience Reiki for your pet for FREE! Send me an email sue@asksuelondon.com with your pet’s name and I will give your pet a FREE 10 minute healing session. After the healing has been sent I will send you an email with details about your pet’s emotional and physical health.
Healing Benefits of Reiki for Your Pets
I’ll never forget how I felt the day the vet told me that my dog, Rocky, was going to lose his paw due to a tumor. Rocky loved to run, it was his passion in life, and I knew that if he were to have that paw amputated, that his quality of life would suffer. I knew there was a better way, and that’s when I turned to Reiki. I gave Rocky healing Reiki treatments daily and within 3 weeks that tumour went away. Rocky was able to run like the wind once again. I was able to help my friend enjoy 2 more years of quality life. It was such a blessing for me to help my furry friend, as he had given me so much in my life.
Reiki, translated “universal life energy” is a holistic healing modality that has changed millions of lives. Reiki helps one heal at all levels: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritually. There are different levels to Reiki. Level 1 Reiki the student learns to do hands on healing and send healing to a short distance. Level 2 Reiki the student learns symbols so they can send healing energy at a distant. That distance is in the past, present, or future. At that level the healing energy you send is stronger than level 1 Reiki. Level 3 & Master Level are often combined in the same training. At the Master Level the student not only learns new symbols that are stronger but is also opened up to become a teacher. It is only at the Master Level where one can open up others to the healing ability.
I was blessed many years ago to personally experience Reiki treatments. At the time I was challenged with Crohns Disease and searched out options for preventing surgery. I had no idea how Reiki was going to change my life in so many positive ways. Having Reiki prevented the surgery and helped me heal a disease that I was told was incurable. I healed physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. I became empowered! Experiencing how powerful Reiki was at changing my life I wanted to learn this healing modality and help others heal. Now, a Reiki Master my healing with animals and people has been tremendously rewarding and made a huge positive impact for thousands of people and animals.
After Rocky, I went on to help my other dog Molly heal. Molly was a dog I rescued from a shelter. At the age of 3 months old she had been abused. She didn’t trust people and was frightened of new experiences. When she got stressed or angry she turned that anger inside. As a result she developed Cancer. She had developed a tumour on her hind quarters. Again I turned to the healing power of Reiki. Molly would come to me with a look saying, “please help me” and would guide me to where she wanted the healing by positioning her body by my hand. As I would send her Reiki healing I would also share with her how she was a very good girl and I really loved her. With Molly she needed an emotional healing. Within one month that Cancer disappeared.
Recently, I was able to help my dog Willy. Willy had a stroke. He was suffering. His heart was weak and his one eye was drooped down as a result of the stroke. I thought for sure his life was over. I witnessed Willy guide me where he needed the healing. He positioned his body with the area in need of a healing by my hand. When he received enough healing in that area, he shifted his body. Now just 2 weeks later he is like a puppy again. After each treatment he turns his head for us to make eye contact then he licks my hand as his way of saying thank you for the gift.
My daily routine includes making time for each of my dogs to get a morning Reiki session. These healing treatments will last anywhere from 10 to 25 minutes. After the session each dog will make eye contact with me acknowledging the treatment is over, and then lick me to say a loving thank you to share their gratitude.
Experiencing Reiki treatments for myself, giving Reiki treatments to pets, people, and going on to train others how to do Reiki has been some of the best rewards of my life. I am very grateful to be able to give back to all the animals for the good they do me and others. Reiki can and will change your life and the lives of others around you. Having had the opportunity to help thousands of animals and people heal, I am here to help you and your pet as well. Contact me to learn how Reiki and I can help you and your furry friend!
Featured Contributor
Sue London, People & Pet Therapist, Reiki Master, Radio Host, Editor of “Healthy Pets” for Vividlife.me, Life Coach www.asksuelondon.com 1-888-812-1181
Experience Reiki for your pet for FREE! Send me an email sue@asksuelondon.com with your pet’s name and I will give your pet a FREE 10 minute healing session. After the healing has been sent I will send you an email with details about your pet’s emotional and physical health.
Alternatives to Kennels
Some dogs and cats can be traumatized, catch kennel cough or infections if left in a kennel. Mind you, there are some excellent kennels, which provide top-notch care and clean cages but there is nothing better than a service that permits your pet to stay in his own home where he feels secure and comfortable.
Dog walking services have been available in many American cities for the busy urban dweller for many years. It is a comparatively new phenomenon in Canada and a very recent one in the smaller cities and towns. Approximately fifteen years ago, fewer than twenty percent of the people in the smaller locations knew that this service was available. That figure is closer to fifty percent now.
Typically, the walkers take several or individual dogs for walks on the streets or parks in the neighborhood. Some transport them to leash- free dog parks and let them run with other dogs.
Cat care is usually much simpler since there are no walks involved. The cat is fed, given fresh water, litter box cleaned and most importantly given some love and attention.
For longer absences of the owner, such as holidays, a few pet care businesses provide a live in service. They will provide a mature adult to live in the home with the pets while the owner is away. Not only does your pet stay in an environment with which he is comfortable but also an added bonus is that security is provided for your home.
Another service which some pet care businesses provide is security checks of the house while the owner is away and no animals are involved. On the average, the house is visited every three days. Insurance companies love this, especially in the winter where there is the chance of water pipes freezing.
There are some important questions you should ask before hiring a pet care business:
- Are you bonded and insured?
- Do you have proof of your bond and insurance?
- How long have you been in service?
- Do you have references?
- Do you meet the owners and pet prior to the assignment?
- Is there a contract to be signed?
There are several ways to find pet care businesses: Yellow Pages in the telephone book, YellowPages .ca (look under pet care), bulletin boards in pet supply stores, www.petsit.com and www.acpsn.com
Len Kay
Len’s Home & Pet Care
lenspetcare@on.aibn.com (905) 335-8494
I have been using Len’s Home & Pet Care service for my pets for over 10 years. It gives me such peace knowing my special friends are well cared for and our home is looked after. The next time you have to travel or be away from your pet for a length of time check out home pet care services for your pets. They will love you for it!
Featured Contributor
Sue London
As a Reiki Master, People & Pet Therapist, Spiritual Life Coach, Radio Host, Motivational Speaker and Author, I am here to help you if you are looking for positive change in your life and in your pet’s life.
Because I have endured serious illness, abuse, divorce and near death, I made a decision to soar above it all and have embraced the passion of helping others BE INSPIRED.
Using Reiki, I communicate with you through hands-on healing and distant healing techniques. Coaching sessions are scheduled over the phone to talk through the healing issues. I also use these hands-on techniques for your pets and transmit messages from your pet back to you through animal communication. Lost a pet or loved one? I can channel healing messages to you from them. And I teach you how you can do it too!
Call me at 888-812-1181 to learn how to start leading the life you love. Contact me by e-mail at sue@asksuelondon.com to register for a workshop, or book healing sessions. And, please check out my web site www.asksuelondon.com to learn more about how I can help you and to purchase my books “Soar Above It All” – Overcoming Adversities in Life and the ”Rocky” series of children’s books.
Start creating the life you desire today – GET INSPIRED! Ask Sue London how!
Matching Your Dog’s Energy to Your Own
October 15, 2009 by shayne
Filed under Pets, • Headline
When we decide to get a dog, most likely the last thing we look at is the dog’s energy. We are distracted by big, brown eyes, floppy ears, curly tails and affectionate kisses. Who can blame us? I am no exception…why do you think I have The Daily Puppy on my blog? They are just too adorable.
Unfortunately, making a choice from the heart without consulting the brain is never a good idea, whether it be a new home, a new car, a new love or a new puppy.
My friend’s daughter has been pushing him very hard lately for a puppy. We have had many discussions on the subject. Her first choice was a Jack Russell Terrier. No question that this is a lovely dog and could be a wonderful companion. However, the reality of the situation is that these dogs are like Energizer bunnies….they will go all day! I asked her if she was prepared to take the new dog for 3 or 4 long walks every day, and how she was going to do that with all of the extracurricular events she participated in every week. She did not seem to grasp the significance of these walks until I told her that if the dog did not get enough exercise, it was likely to chew her Barbies, or Beanie Babies or shoes….the look of horror on her face was priceless!
Her next choice was a Husky….see above paragraph! A working dog needs to work to exhaust its energy, and this is very difficult to do in an urban location with a busy schedule.
We have now progressed to considering, a) a French bulldog, b) a pug, or c) a beagle, all of which are much more suited to the energy and lifestyle of a 9 year old girl.
We are all guilty of making emotional decisions when it comes to dogs, but the reality of the situation is that you must be completely honest with yourself when it comes to choosing a canine companion. This dog may be with you for up to 14 years, and if you choose badly it will be the dog that suffers.
You must ask yourself how much energy you naturally have. Are you the kind of person that comes home from work and immediately goes out for a bike ride or run, or do you head straight for the sofa or front porch to unwind with a glass of wine or some tv? Do you work a 9 to 5 job, or are you at the office late every night?
A dog that does not get enough exercise to burn off his natural energy may exhibit anxiety, excessive barking, chewing furniture, getting into garbage, whining, spinning, pacing, etc., all of which end up with him being labelled a “bad dog”!
As we analyze our own natural energy levels, we must also look at the natural energy level of the breed. A terrier has more energy than a poodle, a german shepherd has more energy than a bulldog…it is all a matter of common sense.
Before you make a final choice, be sure to read about the breeds you are considering, talk to a breeder or other people who own this type of dog. Making an informed choice now will pave the way for a long and happy relationship with your new best friend.
Source: http://thek9news.blogspot.com/2009/08/matching-your-dogs-energy-to-your-own.html
Understanding Your New Dog’s Behaviour
Thinking of bringing home a new dog? How should you prepare yourself? Whether you bring home a pup, an adolescent or an adult, dogs do not come already knowing how to behave appropriately around humans. It is up to the new owner to educate themselves on common behaviours, canine learning and communication as well as how dogs are emotionally wired.
Prepare for the worst and HOPE for the best…this is the best advice I can give you. Expect that your new dog is not house-trained, will jump, playfully nip, and pull on his leash. These behaviours are all part of your pup’s normal healthy learning pattern. Between pups, jumping and mouthing is generally always acceptable to some degree as part of normal dog-dog communication. It is up to us to teach them how to safely play and communicate with humans.
What training methods will set a healthy relationship between you and your dog? Our canine companions are best at learning what actions will result in positive events such as food rewards, verbal praise or physical touch attention. They are also great at making associations between occurrences that happen simultaneously. This means that however we chose to react to a given situation, positive or negative, it is the action that our dog will learn to associate with whatever it is we are reacting to. For example, with a dog who barks at other dogs on a walk, we can chose to teach him that other dogs = pain or we can chose to teach him that other dogs = fun & food! Needless to say, the latter example sounds much nicer and more positive. Now with a common ‘puppy behaviour’ such as jumping up on people, the idea we would like to instill in our dog’s mind is jumping = losing owner’s attention BUT sitting for attention = fun & food! With these associations, the dog is surely going to focus his energy where fun & food is the end result. It seems logical…does it not?
The motto here is: Keep things positive for both you and your dog and you will succeed!
One more piece to the puzzle: How is he emotionally wired and how are his emotions connected to you? Our dogs can almost always sense our emotional instabilities — our ups and our downs. Often the unwanted behaviours they develop are a direct reflection of this. Our dogs rely upon us for stability and routine to maintain balance in their lives. If we are off balance, so too are they. Once routine and stability as they have known is altered, the dog is likely to develop new behaviours in order to compensate for the life changes.
Now, knowing what you do, enjoy your new pet and continue to grow and learn with him. Remember, the routine and stability you can offer your new dog will go a long way. Knowing and understanding is half the battle!
Genevieve Reisinger
Shelter Pet Training Expert
Animal Behaviour Coordinator, Oakville & District Humane Society
BSc., Obedience & Behaviour Certified
APDT professional member
905-845-1551 X 30
It has been 8 years since we last brought a new pet into our family. This past week we adopted a 10 week old shih-tzu puppy. His name is Gus. Three weeks ago our dog Willy had a stroke. Gus was to be Willy’s replacement. Bringing Gus into our family gave Willy a new purpose of training him and teaching him our routine. Instead of Willy passing over, Gus brought him back to life! Thanks to Genevieve’s advice, all of our dogs have adjusted and are beginning to bond.
On October 18th Genevieve will be sharing more about pet training at the Oakville & District Humane Society “Critters Gone Country Fair and Walk-a-Thon”. I will also be there giving Reiki to animals and helping owners understand their pets better. To learn more about this fun filled event please visit www.oakvillehumane.ca
Starting this week, I will be presenting monthly teleseminars to help you understand your pets better. Be sure and visit www.asksuelondon.com for those dates and time.
Featured Contributor
Sue London
As a Reiki Master, People & Pet Therapist, Spiritual Life Coach, Radio Host, Motivational Speaker and Author, I am here to help you if you are looking for positive change in your life and in your pet’s life.
Because I have endured serious illness, abuse, divorce and near death, I made a decision to soar above it all and have embraced the passion of helping others BE INSPIRED.
Using Reiki, I communicate with you through hands-on healing and distant healing techniques. Coaching sessions are scheduled over the phone to talk through the healing issues. I also use these hands-on techniques for your pets and transmit messages from your pet back to you through animal communication. Lost a pet or loved one? I can channel healing messages to you from them. And I teach you how you can do it too!
Call me at 888-812-1181 to learn how to start leading the life you love. Contact me by e-mail at sue@asksuelondon.com to register for a workshop, or book healing sessions. And, please check out my web site www.asksuelondon.com to learn more about how I can help you and to purchase my books “Soar Above It All” – Overcoming Adversities in Life and the ”Rocky” series of children’s books.
Start creating the life you desire today – GET INSPIRED! Ask Sue London how!
Pets Mirror Our Issues
Your pet has come into your life for a reason. She/ he is your teacher. When you have something wrong within you, often your pet will mirror that. According to Louise L. Hay’s book, “You Can Heal Your Life”, your emotional issues can create physical conditions within you and your animals. Do you have a pet right now with physical condition? Ask yourself how are you feeling in your life right now? Change your thinking patterns and watch your pet’s health improve.
Here are some examples.
Your pet suffers from an ear condition … Perhaps you and another fight a lot and your pet does not like to hear it. Stop your fighting or loud angry words and shouting and say the following affirmation – “HARMONY SURROUNDS ME. I LISTEN WITH LOVE TO THE PLEASANT AND THE GOOD. I AM A CENTER FOR LOVE.”
Your pet suffers with a leg condition … Perhaps you are feeling stuck within your own life? Don’t fear the future. Have the desire to move forward and say the following affirmation – “I MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE AND JOY, KNOWING THAT ALL IS WELL IN MY FUTURE.”
Your pet suffers with a bladder condition … Do you have a fear of letting go? Are you upset or p’d off? Are you full of anxiety and holding on to old ideas? Say the following affirmation – “I COMFORTABLY AND EASILY RELEASE THE OLD AND WELCOME THE NEW IN MY LIFE. I AM SAFE.”
Your pet suffers with a back condition … Do you feel you have support in your life? Look at that precious animal right in front of you. She/he IS your support along with many others you may not even know! Say the following affirmation – “I KNOW THAT LIFE ALWAYS SUPPORTS ME.”
Your pet suffers with an eye condition … Ask yourself what do you not want to see clearly in the past, present or future and say the following affirmation – “I SEE WITH LOVE AND JOY.”
Your pet suffers with Cushing’s Disease…. I have seen so many animals with this condition lately. Ask yourself are you grounded? Or are you scattered and not focused in your life? Do you have a feeling of being overpowered? Change your ways and become more grounded and say the following affirmation –“I LOVINGLY BALANCE MY MIND AND MY BODY. I NOW CHOOSE THOUGHTS THAT MAKE ME FEEL GOOD.”
Your pet suffers with hip challenges … Do you have a fear of going forward in major decisions? Do you feel you have nothing to move forward to? You may even suffer depression? Release the fear and say the following affirmation – “I AM IN PERFECT BALANCE. I MOVE FORWARD IN LIFE WITH EASE AND WITH JOY AT EVERY AGE.”
Is your pet suffering from depression … Your pet may be very lazy or lifeless and perhaps suffer hip or leg conditions? Ask yourself the following questions. Do you feel hopeless in your life? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Do you feel anger you feel you do not have a right to have? Taking baby steps can help you come out of the depression. Your pet will guide you! Say the following affirmation – “I NOW GO BEYOND OTHER PEOPLE’S FEARS AND LIMITATIONS. I CREATE MY LIFE.”
To learn more about other conditions read Louise L. Hay’s book, “You Can Heal Your Life.” I am sure you will find this book to be very growing for you! It sure made a positive difference in my life. I have worked with animals and their owners with every condition above. Every owner did admit that was their stuff! And when the owners made the positive changes in their own lives, their pets’ health improved! If you want to help your pet heal and need help releasing your ‘stuff’ I am just a phone call away.
Featured Contributor
Sue London
As a Reiki Master, People & Pet Therapist, Spiritual Life Coach, Radio Host, Motivational Speaker and Author, I am here to help you if you are looking for positive change in your life and in your pet’s life.
Because I have endured serious illness, abuse, divorce and near death, I made a decision to soar above it all and have embraced the passion of helping others BE INSPIRED.
Using Reiki, I communicate with you through hands-on healing and distant healing techniques. Coaching sessions are scheduled over the phone to talk through the healing issues. I also use these hands-on techniques for your pets and transmit messages from your pet back to you through animal communication. Lost a pet or loved one? I can channel healing messages to you from them. And I teach you how you can do it too!
Call me at 888-812-1181 to learn how to start leading the life you love. Contact me by e-mail at sue@asksuelondon.com to register for a workshop, or book healing sessions. And, please check out my web site www.asksuelondon.com to learn more about how I can help you and to purchase my books “Soar Above It All” – Overcoming Adversities in Life and the ”Rocky” series of children’s books.
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Dog Immune Booster – Keeping Your Dog Healthy The Natural Way
September 16, 2009 by shayne
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A dog immune booster supplement is essential to overall health. As humans, we make sure to get enough sleep, eat the proper foods, stay hydrated and take supplements to keep our immune systems strong and healthy. Since herbal supplements are now available for dogs, it makes sense to do what we can to ensure their health and longevity. In this article, you’ll learn which herbs are most effective.
There are many herbs known for creating a dog immunity boost. In fact, since the beginning of time, animals have chewed on wild herbs in their surroundings to help fight infection or fend off illness. You may have even witnessed your dog eating soil (to get minerals) or chewing on plants to get vital nutrients in your backyard. Unfortunately, the herbs that your dog needs may not be growing in your garden.
Like us, dogs are exposed to daily stress, household chemicals and other environmental toxins. This is why a daily dog immunity boosting supplement is so essential. Give your dog a supplement to fight disease and to fortify the immune system when your dog is well. Important herbs to look for in a good supplement include Echinacea, Indian Ginseng, Huang Qi and Mistletoe.
Following is more information on each individual dog immunity booster herb. Echinacea detoxifies the lymph system which is needed to prevent cancer. Mistletoe increases immune response, fighting off disease and infection. Huang Qi increases circulation and appetite and makes the immune system more effective. Indian Ginseng provides the energy needed for a sense of vitality and healing.
Although these herbs may be effective if taken separately, you should really purchase a standardized formulation that will ensure that your dog gets the right amounts in every single dose. The best
With all the processed kibble. environmental hazards and daily stress, your pet needs to have a daily dog immunity boost, just like you. In addition to giving your dog a supplement, make sure he gets healthy food, lots of water and daily exercise. These things plus some daily attention are the best preventative measures for a strong immune system that can easily fight off disease.
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Laura Ramirez is a passionate researcher of products that help restore health and vitality to pets and people and keep their immune system strong for prevention. To learn more about her findings, go towww.pet-health-supplements.com.
She is also the author of the award-winning parenting book, Keepers of the Children: Native American Wisdom and Parenting which teaches parents how to raise children to lead productive and meaningful lives.
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Fail to Give this Fat to Your Pets and You are Asking for Trouble
September 2, 2009 by shayne
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By Karen Shaw Becker, DVM
Contrary to popular belief, not all dietary fats cause obesity in your pet. Just as in humans, the “good” fats (omega-3 fats) enhance energy production in your dog or cat, so they actually create less fat.
Because most pets consume an abundance of high carbohydrate, empty calorie dry foods (kibble), the pet obesity issue is quickly rivaling the human obesity epidemic.
A great example is Donnie, a 7-year old mixed breed, neutered male dog. Judging from his physical features we guessed Donnie was a yellow lab/German shepherd mix.
Donnie arrived at my hospital exhibiting classic omega-3 deficiency symptoms. He had tested positive for Demodex mange (a non-contagious skin mite that proliferates on immunosuppressed animals). Fifty percent of his hair was missing and the exposed skin was scabby from scratching. Both ears were infected, and he was not just over weight; he was over-fat and under-muscled.
Donnie was brought to me as a last resort. After his owners had rescued him from a shelter, they were told to consider euthanasia as his skin issues were “uncontrollable” and his immune system was clearly imbalanced . My goal was to provide this dog some immediate relief, as well as address his nutritional deficiencies.
I weaned Donnie onto a new, species-appropriate diet, instituted regular baths and ear cleanings, and provided an abundance of antioxidants and healthy omega-3 fats. After three months, not only was Donnie free from Demodex, he had regrown healthy new hair and had lost over 10 pounds of fat.
The owners were very pleased with his progress, but Donnie was the happiest of all — itch free, with a shiny coat, and agile in his new, rebalanced body.
And as you might have guessed, omega-6 and omega-3 fats are as vital to your pet’s health as they are to yours. These fatty acids are crucial for many of your pet’s most important tissues and organs — everything from reproduction to a healthy skin and coat.
There is also mounting evidence that essential fats play a significant role in your pet’s ability to fight off most all illness and disease.
This is the most common nutritional deficiency I see in my practice.
The symptoms I encounter on a daily basis include cats with dry skin and chronic oral inflammation, and dogs with recurrent skin and ear infections.
Fortunately, this is an easily remedied situation.
The “Essential” Nature of Omega-6 and 3 Fats
Your dog or cat has a fundamental dietary requirement for certain fatty acids that it cannot produce on its own. These fats can only come from the food you feed your pet, thus the term essential.
Omega-6 and omega-3 fats derive their names from their chemical composition. It’s important to realize that your pet requires both omega-3 (alpha-linolenic) and omega-6 (linoleic) acids in order to thrive.
How to Spot an Omega-6 Deficiency in Your Pet
The ratio of omega-6 to 3 fats is very important to your pet’s well being. Current recommendations are for ratios of 10:1 to 5:1.
If your dog or cat is eating a typical commercial pet food diet, it’s actually far more likely he or she is getting too much omega-6 fats rather than too little. However, it’s important to understand the role the omega-6’ fats play in your pet’s health.
A lack of omega-6 fats in your pet’s diet will result in poor overall development and a failure to gain weight. An omega-6 deficiency can compromise your pet’s immune system and cause liver and kidney degeneration.
Other signs of omega-6 deficiency include:
behavioral disturbances
poor wound healing
miscarriage
sterility in male pets
The omega-6 fats also play a major role in the health of your pet’s skin and coat. A deficiency can result in dry, flaky skin and a dull, brittle coat which leads to hair breakage and loss. In this compromised condition, your pet’s skin can become prone to bacterial infections and itchiness.
Your pet might also develop a condition known as hyperkeratosis (thickened skin).
Omega-6 fats are primarily found in plant oils such as flaxseed, hemp, and pumpkin seeds. If your pet is deficient in omega-6 fats (which again, is highly unlikely given the ingredients used in most commercial pet foods today), supplementation will benefit the skin, coat and nails, and can also help alleviate skin allergies.
The One to Watch: Omega-3 fats
Omega-3 fats have tremendous potential to positively impact your pet’s health.
Omega-3’s encourage the production of prostaglandins and leukotrienes, compounds that help regulate inflammation, immune system response and blood clotting activity in your dog or cat.
They help to reduce the inflammation associated with arthritis (including rheumatoid arthritis) and conditions of the bowel such as ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease.
Research indicates omega-3 fats may also prevent pet heart problems like arrhythmia and high blood pressure, as well as decrease triglyceride and blood cholesterol levels.
Omega-3 fats are also being researched for their potential to slow the development and spread of certain cancers in pets, as well as for their ability to prevent or alleviate auto-immune disorders, allergies, and some skin conditions.
A deficiency of omega-3 fats in your cat or dog can result in stunted growth, eye problems, muscle weakness and lack of motor coordination, as well as immune system dysfunction.
How Do You Know if Your Pet is Getting the Right Balance of Good Fats?
Cell membranes and cell walls consist of two layers of phospholipids that are derived from omega 3 fats. The omega 3 fats allow for the production of eicosanoids (i.e. prostaglandins and leukotrienes) which are compounds that regulate inflammation, immune-reactivity and platelet aggregation.
The ratio of omega 3 to 6 fats is very important to your pet’s wellbeing. In general, most pets are consuming far too many omega 6’s and too few omega 3’s.
Unfortunately, both omega-6 and omega-3 fats are also very vulnerable to heat, so while these fats may have once been present in your pet’s food, it’s possible they lost their bio-availability during the kibbling or canning process. Essential fats are also very sensitive to oxygen and can become damaged quickly.
Since most pet foods contain far more omega-6 fats than omega-3 fats, your pet may benefit from additional omega 3’s in its diet. The optimal source of omega 3s is marine body oils, the most biologically available of which is krill oil.
Exactly how much to supplement depends on the current health of your pet and the wellness goals you want to achieve.
If your pet is currently in good health, I recommend supplementing with krill oil as follows:
250mg daily for toy breeds and cats (1-14 lbs)
500mg daily for small dogs (15-29 lbs)
1000mg daily for medium dogs (30-49 lbs)
1500mg mg daily for large dogs (50-79 lbs)
2000mg daily for dogs 80+ lbs
There is nothing more important for your pet’s health and longevity than good nutrition. Insuring your dog’s or cat’s diet includes a proper balance of omega-6 and 3 fats can make a tremendous difference in the health of your four-legged family member
Source: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2009/06/13/the-frequently-missing-ingredient-in-your-pet-s-diet-that-could-devastate-their-health.aspx
