Oct 26, 2009

10 tips to keep your animal friend feeling young at heart

1. A wholesome diet

- Fresh Filtered or Spring Water

You can choose any of the following diets

-Raw diet

- Cooked Meat with vegetables

- Purchase a high quality packaged food

2. Vitamins for Vitality

- Antioxidants

* Vitamin C for immune System

* Vitamin E for allergies, arthritis, heart disease

*Co Q-10 raises flagging energy levels

* Vitamin A helps fight infection and cancer

- Essential Fatty acids

*Omega-3 Oils for arthritis, allergies and immune problems

* Omega-6as alleviates dry, itching skin

- Digestive enzymes

enhances digestion and intestinal health

- Glucosamine, Chondrotin and MSM

Helpful with joint issues

-Glandulars

supports aging glands and organs

3. Keep them Moving

Make sure that they get regular exercise to keep their joints healthy and it also prevent obesity.

4. Regular Tooth Checkups

Prevents pain, gingivitis, tooth loss, infections , etc.

5. Limit Vaccines

You do not want to over vaccinate your pet.

instead of vaccinated ever year, see if your vet will do a titer test to see if you animal needs to be vaccinated by testing their antibodies

6. Keep his mind sharp

Introduce new toys, need settings, find new ways of simulating them so that they don't loose their cognitive skills.

7. Regular Vet Checkups

Mature animals need to get checked once or twice a year by a vet. This way they can find problems before they are is noting that can be done.

8. Avoid Chemicals

Avoid chemical fleas preventatives, either prescription or over the counter. They have side effects that can effect your mature animal more then a younger one. Use caution when using Heart worm medication with you older animal. You can now find all natural products for prevention and treatment.

9. Skin Issues

All animals need regular grooming. You want to use an all natural shampoo and conditioner so as not to dry out the skin. make sure that your animal is completely dry so that they do not sick from being wet and cold. Grooming not only helps keep your animal’s coat and skin in good condition but, like massage, also enhances his circulation.

10. Love

You pet needs lots of love. You want to treat them with respect and love them kindly. They are slowing down, so you will need to be patience with them and love them for the great beings that they are.

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