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National Holistic Pet Day 2023: Date, History, Activities

Mind, body, and soul. What about fetch? When it comes to the health of our creatures, any movement is fair game, including fetch. On National Holistic Pet Day, August 30, we can share valuable insights to help our companions live more fulfilling lives.

A holistic approach to well-being is not novel for humans, but the application of this lifestyle to domesticated animals is still on the rise. It begins with the fundamentals of proper nutrition, physical activity, and even mental stimulation. Animals must engage in mental activity and be mentally challenged or they will become listless and dull. Spend as much time learning about companion care as you do learning about your own mind, body, and spirit.

The background of National Holistic Pet Day

The emphasis of holistic pet care is on preventative care. You can give your pets a long, joyful, and healthy life by improving their daily care and routines so that they remain disease-free in the future. Find a veterinarian who emphasises preventative, holistic treatments. While there is nothing we wouldn’t do for our pets, unnecessary trips to the veterinarian are expensive. Incorporate bonding time with your companion by examining their teeth and breath and feeling for cancerous lumps. Don’t neglect those healthy walks and couch potato nights! Let’s face it: pet food, particularly treats, is expensive. Consider, on National Holistic Pet Day, the gifts you give your pets during training or for no reason. Ensure that your pet’s treats do not contain toxic ingredients and additives.

Activities commemorating National Holistic Pet Day

Learn about holistic care

If you are unfamiliar with holistic health care or have never tried it for yourself, it will be extremely challenging to apply it to your companion. You will be a much stronger advocate for holistic pet care if you take the time to read up on how it could change your own life.

Create some homemade dog food.

Taking matters into one’s own hands is sometimes the finest course of action. By preparing your own dog food, you have complete control over the ingredients used to nourish your companion. However, research pet nutrition thoroughly. Dogs, for example, produce their own vitamin C, so there is no need to include antioxidant-rich ingredients.

Introduce your creature to novel situations.

Imagine if you never left your house or office. You would become a bit stir-crazy. If you own a dog, you should visit a new park or field to experience unfamiliar subtle odours and sounds. Purchase holistic items for your cat to increase its stimulation.