tag:www.nasrq.com,2005:/categories/natural-pet?page=7Natural Pet Natural Pet | Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte Page 7Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-16T01:15:32-04:00urn:uuid:e6d0735b-e6f4-4c14-b56b-2456876486822019-08-16T01:15:32-04:002019-08-16T01:15:32-04:00Essential Oils for Pets: How to Use Them Safely2019-01-31 12:27:31 -0500Sandra MurphyEssential oils can be soothing and healing for dogs and cats but some oils can actually cause harm, so it’s wise to consult expert sources first.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1874b6a0-c9b9-4454-a49e-d1d652b2a3c72019-08-16T01:06:05-04:002019-08-16T01:06:05-04:00Canine Conundrum: Controversy ‘Dogs’ Grain-Free Diet2018-12-27 13:41:18 -0500Sandra MurphyThe popular explosion of grain-free dog foods has left vets concerned about food quality and owners worried about possible nutritional outcomes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b51c702f-4bf7-4a9b-8402-83c407a906592019-08-16T01:07:38-04:002021-03-11T15:08:36-05:00Pet-Safe Holidays: Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe2018-11-30 11:59:00 -0500Sandra MurphyHolidays can turn dangerous for pets due to the presence of tinsel that can be swallowed, tree water containing preservatives, and table food that’s toxic to animals—and other hazards.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c081ba33-7915-4f36-bd83-5052b029e38f2019-08-16T00:58:58-04:002019-08-16T00:58:58-04:00Give Rover a Rubdown: Massage Keeps a Dog at Peak Health2018-10-31 12:03:35 -0400Karen Shaw BeckerMassaging helps a dog to breathe more deeply, enjoy better blood and lymphatic circulation, and relax and de-stress, especially during palliative care.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7e91e9dc-3781-40a3-8149-f745a5300eeb2019-08-16T00:45:22-04:002019-08-16T00:45:22-04:00Farewell to a Beloved Pet: Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing2018-09-28 12:23:48 -0400Sandra MurphyInnovative options now exist that honor a pet’s remains in an earth-friendly, biodegradable fashion using alkaline water, seeded pods or a manmade ocean reef.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:677af1a6-b468-482b-93d0-e3291fe3da0d2019-08-16T00:44:32-04:002021-03-11T16:38:51-05:00Living with Cat Allergies: Simple Home Solutions that Help2018-08-31 12:10:00 -0400Karen Shaw BeckerIf family members love cats but they bring on sneezes and watery eyes for someone, consider simple strategies that make it possible to keep everyone happy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ec51157e-ca41-4026-8fb3-674989ee745f2019-08-16T00:23:40-04:002019-08-16T00:23:41-04:00Imperfectly Perfect Pets: Natural Therapies Transform Lives2018-07-31 13:14:25 -0400Sandra MurphyLike humans, pets can face physical and mental challenges, but fresh approaches are giving our beloved animals fuller, happier days.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f6fcf5c4-3dc5-421b-a23a-963a04c0e92b2019-08-16T00:52:55-04:002019-08-16T00:52:56-04:00Why More Pets Are Getting Cancer: GMO Toxins Permeate Pet Foods2018-06-29 12:28:27 -0400Jeffrey SmithSkyrocketing cancer rates among dogs can most likely be traced to GMOs in their pet foods and Roundup toxins sprayed on lawns, say veterinarians and other scientists.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5de540c2-b356-483b-8988-5c20646417e52019-08-16T00:22:09-04:002019-08-16T00:22:09-04:00Man-Made Meat: Laboratory Food to Hit Pet Food Market2018-06-29 12:01:56 -0400AnonymousPet food being grown in a start-up laboratory would slash land use by 99 percent and produce 90 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:de836ad5-379c-4407-9ba2-2e581f684ed52019-08-16T00:33:41-04:002019-08-16T00:33:41-04:00Pets Welcome Here: Happy Places to Live and Travel Together2018-05-31 11:42:52 -0400Sandra MurphySome towns, hotels, historic sites and eateries greet pets with open arms—valuable information for the 95 percent of us that consider our pets members of the family.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nasrq.com">Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte</a></small></p>