MINERALS – People often talk about vitamins but not everybody realises that minerals have just as important role to play in maintaining a healthy immune system. Many years ago there were lots of trace minerals (over 70) in our soil which were absorbed by the plants which then went into the food chain. However, since the use of chemicals on the land with overworking of the soil over a long period of time, most of the minerals essential to our health are now virtually non-existent. Our food supply is seriously deficient in minerals. Every aspect of the body requires minerals and without them not only us but our animals too will have serious health problems. It was because I couldn’t find a multi mineral product for dogs or cats that my vet Mark Elliott on www.petnutrition.co.uk formulated the Canine Care and Feline Care mineral supplements. At least now my own animals are no longer minerally deficient.
MOPING – Dogs and cats can very definitely mope. They can mope at a change of abode, a change of owner, the introduction of a new person or animal from their immediate family.
Homoeopathically: Tim Couzens recommends arsenicum album for despair.
Bach Flower Remedies: Tim Couzens recommends gorse (ulex europaeus) for animals that seem to have given up the will to live often with severe health problems.
Aromatherapy: Nelly Grosjean, a doctor of aromatherapy and essential oils suggests basil and sweet marjoram for depression. Aromatherapy oils should never be put on an animal’s skin or fur, but should be inhaled at a distance of at least one foot.
Alexandra is the founder of the ABC Animal Sanctuary on www.abcanimalsanctuary.co.uk
We are all volunteers and are most grateful for any adoptions of animals or any donations. £2 would pay for a bale of hay for instance. We have a Paypal button and a PO Box number on the website.
Alexandra has also written “Beware Dobermans, Donkeys and Ducks” and the veterinary recommended “The Healthy Dog” and “The Healthy Cat” books. a few remaining copies are available from our web site shop.
Copyright Alexandra Bastedo.
