In late November, Raquel Wynn interviewed me for her show, Wynn with Dogs, on Pet Life Radio. We had a great time sharing stories about animals and healing, and I also offered some practical ideas for listeners to try at home. Our podcast interview (episode 23) is now available on iTunes, PetLifeRadio.com and here. Also, take a peek at Raquel's website for info on how to purchase her wonderful book, Stretch Your Dog Healthy.
Next Tuesday, December 15th, you can find me at Thomas Tails' natural pet product shop in Crystal Lake, IL. I'll be leading an educational talk on animal nutrition entitled The Energetics of Eating: Muscle-Testing our Animals' Diet for Optimum Health. For more information, check out the Four Legs & A Soul Calendar or Thomas Tails' website. (Although the event was originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 8th, a blustery Midwestern snowstorm delayed it by one week.)
BROOKE'S HOLIDAY THOUGHTS
Snow has blanketed our corner of Illinois, the smells of the season--fresh-cut pine, cinnamon sticks, baked desserts--permeate our home, and I find myself reflecting on ways we can help the less fortunate in our communities. Reach out to your local shelters or rescue groups, offering the gift of care and attention by walking dogs, grooming cats, talking with birds and otherwise spending a few hours sharing love with homeless animals. If you cannot give your time, donate much needed funds, food, warm blankets and toys to these animals in need. The Humane Society of the United States, Best Friends Animal Society, the ASPCA, Return to Freedom, Equine Angels Rescue Sanctuary and H.A.R.P.S. are just a few of the organizations that can help get you started.
Remember that holidays can be hectic and overwhelming for the animals in our life as schedules shift from the routine, families travel or welcome guests, festive food and not-so-safe sweets abound, and emotions run high. Take a few minutes everyday to focus on your four-leggeds, quietly touching and talking to them in a serene corner of your home, reminding them that this is a joyous and brief season and that all will return to normal shortly. Breathe deeply together as a grounding exercise to help all your family members—human, equine, canine, feline, avian, reptilian and otherwise—enjoy the holidays with lightness and laughter.
As temperatures sink and winds start to howl, make sure all animals have insulated shelter and fresh water (snow and ice do not count). Clear paws of icicles and warm them up quickly upon returning inside; delicate paw tissue can burn and crack in extremely cold environments. Clean out horse hooves daily to prevent painful snowballs from forming and blanket thin-coated, older, immune-compromised or actively competing equines.
Finally, take time to laugh daily in the company of two- and four-legged family members. The healing sound and feeling are happily contagious!
GIFT IDEAS FROM FOUR LEGS & A SOUL
Gift certificates for animal communication, energy healing and natural nutrition services make wonderful last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers for your animal-loving loved ones. Certificates can be mailed through the postal service or emailed instantly, as you prefer.
THIS MONTH, BROOKE RECOMMENDS…
DYNAMITE DYNA-PRO PROBIOTICS FOR HORSES, DOGS & CATS
Extensive studies have shown that live probiotics are incredibly important in keeping our digestive systems running smoothly. With the holidays fast approaching our animals will be more at risk for stress-induced or food-related stomach upsets. Used preventatively or curatively, Dyna-Pro is a fantastic, natural, side effect-free solution to colic, diarrhea, vomiting and a host of other digestive ailments. What sets Dyna-Pro apart from other products on the market is its proprietary blend of enzymes that trigger the animal's own system to heal itself by producing more native healthy gut flora.
WITH LIGHT,
FOR THE ANIMALS,
BROOKE
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