PODCAST GUEST APPEARANCE

It was pawsome being a featured guest on the #MellaMoment Podcast by @mellapetcare. I spoke about pet health & wellness with Daniella, the host, and my favorite part was sharing the message that optimizing health for our animals and selves in within our control no matter what stage of life. Have a listen and feel free to share! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/65-what-is-holistic-health-for-dogs-zannah-mass/id1544951886?i=1000549806584

I was asked Mella’s signature question: What does pet health and wellness mean to you in today’s day and age?

My short answer: Harmony between mind, body and spirit. Thriving w/balance.

Add to that:

• Customization of care due to bio-individuality;

• Proactively strategizing to prevent chronic illness rather than hope for the best and wait til disease shows up to provide care;

• & Involves pet parents reflecting their own health principles onto their animals so they maximize health spans.

Pet parents have access to far more information than in the past and not just allopathic either -sometimes there seems to be too much information and tons of conflicting data  - but there are also many healing modalities and actions we can take to improve health outcomes even with the big C - it’s empowering.

Pet parents are driving plans and the market to optimize well-being – no longer just an annual visit to the vet, kibble every meal, three 30-min walks per day of “the dog” in the same 5 square blocks or yard time only without sniff walks.

Now it involves more respect for animals as multi-dimensional beings who need their basic needs met, but also their emotional state recognized with anxiety managed, mental stimulation, customized diet, filtered water and tailored exercise. They also need community, social time, sense of purpose, & more observation from parents/guardians especially for senior care.

There has never been a better time to take care of yourself and your family. Reaching optimal well-being has never been more important.