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Making Them Sick? How We Impact Our Pets’ Well-Being by Mary Oquendo
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ow often do we see pet owners and their pets sharing the same illness and behaviors? Why is that? Is it coincidental genetic disposition, living in the same physical environment, or because of the ties that bind? It is most likely a combination of all three. We can’t alter genetic disposition. We can only take precautions if we are aware of possible issues. A talk with our primary physician and our pet’s veterinarian may offer valuable insight.
Two Ways We Impact Our Pets’ Health The first is because we live in the same space. Our homes, diet and exercise habits directly affect our pets. Toxins in the air settle to the lowest 18 inches of any environment. Our pets live in those 18 inches. Look at cleaning supplies, laundry detergent and rug cleaners. Are they all-natural products or ones loaded with chemicals? What is the energy level in the home? Is it chaotic or calm? Are family members fighting, obnoxious teenagers wreaking havoc or little kids just running amok?
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Provide a quiet place for pets to retreat to when they feel overwhelmed. It can be as simple as a covered crate in a quieter part of the home. Is the pet fed an appropriate highquality diet, or are they sharing our bad eating habits? There is no regulation in the pet industry regarding pet labeling and quality of ingredients. A Google search on how to read pet food labels will bring up many sites to enlighten us. Studies indicate that in any given household, pets and owners tend to be the same percentage overweight. When was the last time we went for a walk with our pets? There are numerous studies that indicate that stress is a leading cause of many chronic medical conditions. Our pets react to our moods so our being stressed and anxious about life affects them, whether it is because of a high-stress job, being overextended in payments, or holidays and gatherings. We impact our pet’s health and behaviors with our own. Etheric cords, sometimes called ethereal or energy cords, are what binds us on an energetic level to the people and animals around us. As animals are so giving,