misc | ask the petxpert BY Bill Piechocki What Are the Most Critical Approaches to A Healthy Pet? For many decades throughout my professional life, I have always asked myself what skills have I acquired that I can share with others in my service to the pet world. I am fortunate that my love and understanding of life, and my knowledge in physiology of animals allows me to share this understanding to help improve the overall health of our pets. The most frequent questions and concerns that pet parents have is the title of this article “What Are the Most Critical Approaches to A Healthy Pet? It is often asked in many other ways, however that is the implication. To proceed with the approaches, we must define what a healthy pet is. True health is when the body is in true homeostasis or balance as the result of proper nutrition, clean environment, and managed stress. In managing these factors, the most difficult task to control is the environmental factors, as we have little control outside of our immediate area. We cannot control the air around us but, in our homes, we can add specialized air purification systems and monitor the products we may be using. Volatile cleaners, deodorizers, antibacterial, insecticidal, and other chemical agents are not only toxic but contribute to the stress on the body. Proper nutrition is much easier to attain as the proper, most nutritious entrees are found in nature and can be replicated through our food supply. We must look at the physiology of our pet and understand what their species’ appropriate diet and entrees would be. We then must source the cleanest ingredients possible. As our dogs and cats are carnivores, that means the protein sources should be raised as naturally and cleanly as possible with no chemical interventions. The same holds true for their drinking water. Improper or unnaturally raised foods or added chemicals again stress the body. We must also be aware of toxins introduced with the perception of keeping us healthier. Vaccines, drugs and even synthetic supplements add to the toxicity and stress. As we look at these factors, we can be certain that it is not easy to achieve this perfect environment and diet for our pets or even ourselves. We understand the toxic assault that we all face every day. We can and must do whatever we can to reduce and eliminate these toxins. This is the most critical thing we must do. We have been blessed with the tools to do this. There is a plethora of natural herbs and botanical foods that can accomplish this detoxification process. The process involves cleaning the filtration system like our digestive tract, liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system. Starting with clean ionized living water, we can use milk thistle, dandelion root, echinacea, astragalus turmeric, chlorella, spirulina, cilantro, mushrooms and much more that not only draw the toxins out of the cells but also act as sponges so the body can eliminate them. These should be used in their most natural state as fresh or in a dry powder to eliminate further contamination through other processes. The body is designed to heal and regenerate itself and we must supply the tools to do this. This lifestyle of perpetual healthy practices and nutrition with the cleansing of the toxins will keep our pets and us in near optimal health with longevity being the beneficial side effect. Bill Piechocki, animal nutritionist and CEO at My Paleo Pet in Pompano Beach, FL hosts The Pet Health Cafe web radio show. For over 50 years in the animal industry Bill has provided unparalleled vision and information that is passed on to his clients and animal lovers daily. 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