Learn how to extend your dog's life with holistic approaches, fresh food diets, and stress management. Discover the benefits of herbs, avoiding rapid aging, filtering water, and reading product labels. Explore the connection between human and canine health, and practice breathing exercises for a healthier lifestyle.
Pollutants and toxins can accelerate aging in dogs by impacting the liver, stressing the need for a cleaner environment.
Managing stress through techniques like square breathing is crucial for both humans and dogs to promote relaxation and longevity.
Deep dives
Factors Influencing Early Onset Aging in Dogs
The podcast highlights factors that contribute to early onset aging in dogs, emphasizing the impact of pollutants and toxins on the liver, which can accelerate aging. Stress is identified as another significant factor, with the importance of managing stress for both dogs and their owners stressed. The detrimental effects of excessive antibiotic use on a dog's microbiome, vitality, and overall health are discussed, urging for a more mindful approach to antibiotic consumption.
Strategies for Enhancing Dog Longevity
The episode provides actionable steps to improve dogs' health and longevity. Filtering water to eliminate pollutants and providing a fresh food diet are recommended. Reading labels on products, including grooming items and medicines, is advised to avoid harmful chemicals that burden the dog's liver. Building a relationship with a holistic or homeopathic vet is encouraged for informed decision-making and considering alternative treatments.
The Power of Square Breathing for Stress Reduction
The benefits of square breathing, a technique to reduce stress and lower cortisol levels in both humans and dogs, are explained. Practicing square breathing helps access the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and nervous system nourishment. The episode emphasizes the importance of managing stress through techniques like square breathing to create a calm environment for pets, underscoring the connection between human and canine stress levels.
Your dog can live a long and bountiful life, but you may have to make some changes for that to be a reality. A dog at age 8 should NOT be considered a geriatric dog, but unfortunately in today’s society, that is a normality. In this week’s episode, I talk about how to extend your dog’s life.
Topics Discussed:
Geriatric dogs
Benefits of holistic food
Benefits of holistic herbs
How to reverse rapid aging that is occurring in dogs
Issues with most kibble
Arthritis
Filtering your dogs water
Benefits of fresh food to your pets diet
Importance of reading product labels
When to use antibiotics
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Stress
Breathing exercises that help you and your pet (box breathing)