Anyone who knows me, knows that I have a passion for living a healthy livestyle. I love to exercise, I love to eat good quality healthy food and I love a simple life. One of the things that I see very often as a pet minder is the increase in arthritis, skin disorders, constipation and numerous allergies in animals. What I find interesting is that these increases also seem to correlate with what is occuring in people. If you do your own research, you will soon discover that our health system is having to deal with an unprecented increase in illnesses ranging from adult diabetes, allergies, autoamune diseases, bone degeneration, new forms of cancer, heart disease and the list goes on.

I am not a doctor and I can only comment on my own experience in terms of illness. When I chose to simplify my own diet; getting rid of processed food (where ever possible) the result was far greater than expected.  My energy levels increased, my body became leaner and stronger, my emotions started to rebalance, and many little things like back pain, arthritis and skin allergies just cleared up. Many of these things at the time I was told could only be removed through surgery and medication.

The reason I talk about this is to point out that many of our animal's illnesses seem strongly correlated to what they are consuming (likewise for people). Many tins of Animal food (pet food) are largely processed, full of preservatives and chemicals and questionable in terms of nutrition. Dogs and Cats like people require nutrition and balanced diet and unfortunately a lot of the commercial foods do not have this.

I recently looked after a lovely little Shitszu around 14 years old. Within the first day I noticed she had severe constipation and blood in her stool. After changing her diet and incorporating vegetables and fruit mixed in with raw meat the problem disappeared (if the case had been serious I would not have hesitated to take her to the vet). Sometimes we don't need to fix things in our health with a pill...sometimes it just means modifying our behaviour and choosing whole foods (unprocessed fresh fruit, meat, vegetables).
If you are interested in knowing more about how to feed your dog or cat whole foods. I would recommend a book called 'Real Food For Dogs & Cats' by Dr Clare Middle. She is a trained vet and well practised in alternative therapies. If you are interested in knowing more in terms of your own diet, then I would recommend www.drkarencoates.com.au who is a trained MD with years experience in alternative therapies for people. By the way, most people think that fast food is cheaper...its not actually. Unprocessed food is cheaper to make, more creative, tastes wonderful, gives you energy, emotionally balances and good for you (both you and your animals). Why not try it for yourself and feel the difference....consider.

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