National Holistic Pet Day, August 30
August 29, 2011 by Paris and John
Filed under Events
We try to keep our home as eco-friendly as we can, using natural cleaning products in the house and outside. We also like to purchase natural products for ourselves and our pets. But we know we can do more.
August 30 is National Holistic Pet Day, a day to focus not only on the care of your cat’s body but also on your cat’s mind and soul as well as the ways he interacts with the environment. Founded by Colleen Paige of the Animal Miracle Foundation and Network, this day is a great time to take a moment and think about how you can improve your life for your cat to make him healthier and happier at the same time.
We just read the results of a survey conducted recently by HALO, Purely for Pets natural pet food. Surveying 700 pet parents (57.7 percent with cats), the survey tallied what efforts the pet parents were undertaking to live holistically with their pet. Some of the more interesting results included:
- 78.7% of pet owners surveyed exercise their pets regularly
- 26.2% learn about holistic living at their local pet food or natural food store
- 59.5% use non-toxic household products
- 48.9% use natural supplements for skin, coat or digestive care
- 43.7% take their pets for regular dental check ups
- 54.8% play mind stimulating activities and games with their pets
- 5.7% take their pets for acupuncture
- 44.8% help a local rescue or shelter
- 47.6% use all natural shampoo and grooming products
When asked what efforts they plan to take in the future to live more holistically, the survey found:
- 38.1% plan to switch to all natural pet food
- 57.9% committed to getting their pet regular exercise
- 33.8% will visit their local pet food or natural food store to learn more
- 50.7% plan to start avoiding ingredients prohibited for humans (such as chicken meal)
- 38.5% plan to switch to non-toxic household products
- 42.5 would like to try mind-stimulating games with their dog and/or cat
- 8% would like to try acupuncture
- 31.2% will switch to an all-natural shampoo or grooming product
For More Information:
- visit www.holisticpetday.com (don’t miss Dr. Donna Spector, HALO’s consulting vet and frequent guest on the Ellen Show, and her 10 ways to celebrate National Holistic Pet Day!)
