animal companions

On this episode, we talk about Animal Soul Paths -- what they are and how they impact our lives and that of our animals. You'll hear a special story about the Charlotte Web puppies -- sweet beagle puppies who came to heal in the most extraordinary of ways.  You'll also learn how identifying a soul path can enhance the relationship with your pet and yourself!

In this episode, we explore animals and new beginnings -- how they come to us in the moments we need them most. You'll meet Janet and Cynthia, a sweet little squirrel, who opened Janet's heart in a new way. And I'll share a Moment's Matter exercise, which will help you track what new beginnings you've experienced with your pet!

Hello to you listening in Kampala, Uganda!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

You might notice that I’ll be dipping into the podcast archives to give you something to listen to this week. Why? Because on Friday the 1st of December I had to keep a promise to Gus the Good. Gus was the last of my 4 kitties, 3 of whom came with me to Whidbey Island and have gone on ahead over the Rainbow Bridge.

Gus was a senior fellow. Been with me some 17 years or so since I brought him home from the no-kill pet shelter along with his sister, Kayak. Someone had dumped the litter in a bin outside a convenience store. He’s weathered many changes: losing his mates, moving from household to household, now age and kidney disease.    

The thing about Gus is that he took it all in stride. He asked for what he wanted when he wanted it. He snoozed in the sun of an afternoon. The morning was not complete until he got his brushing. I can tell you I’ve curried horses in less time! He figured out how to claim his spot on the bed and the pillow so I had to adjust to him. No matter my mood or attitude he was ready to hand out his personal brand of affection: face licking.

I think the most common thought shared by all of us who have had to make the decision when to let our animal companions go to their final sleep is: I did it too soon or I did it too late. I hear you. My promise to Gus was that I’d walk him to the Rainbow Bridge a little early so that he would not have to suffer. Did I make the right choice? Here’s what our compassionate Whidbey Island house calls vet said: “Better to go on a good day than a bad day.” It was a good day for keeping promises.  

So I hope you understand if right now I don’t have what it takes to create a week’s worth of new episodes.

Question: What have your animal companions taught you about life, love and loss? 

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En el episodio de hoy me escucharas hablar, sobre estos adorables Gatos Manx! -1-Origen, -2-Relación con los conejos, 3-Personalidad, -4-Teoría de ser híbridos con conejos, -5-Conclusiones, y mucha más información que no te puedes perder de escucharme! - Fuente: 1-Mis comentarios sobre el tema, 2- IA. -Muchas gracias por suscribirte y compartir en las redes sociales, mis episodios de Podcast y Youtube: Explorando Nuevos Horizontes: Beatriz Libertad
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Are you an animal lover? Do you have or wonder about how animal companions may be fed in a plant-based home?

In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast we are joined by Mikhail Goussev to chat about the considerations and science surrounding the alternative plant-based options available for feeding animal companions.

Mikhail graduated from University of Toronto as a mechanical engineer, then several years later received an MBA from the Schulich School of Business. Mikhail became vegan in 2014 and channelled his compassion for animals into Vecado, a vegan pet food company. This came with a lot of thought and consideration as Mikhail explored in-depth the suitability of vegan pet food for dogs and cats through research and speaking with leading veterinarians in Canada and in the United Kingdom. Outside of work Mikhail is a big volleyball enthusiast and likes spending time in Thailand and other tropical countries. He was actually in Thailand when we recorded this episode and he is always on the lookout for delicious vegan restaurants and cafes.

In this episode we discuss:

• The controversies surrounding plant-based pet food
• The science behind plant-based compared to controversial pet food
• The safety & nutrition of plant-based pet food
• Vecado Plant-Based Pet Foods

Episode Resources:

Vegan-vs Conventional Pet Food & Health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35417464  

Palatability of Vegan-Pet Food for Animals: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34133456/ 

Nutrient Deficiencies in Cats: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33656761/ 

Pet Owners Plant-Based Pet Food Perceptions & Practices: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6333351/  

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This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD.

In this episode we get back to grassroots of why we love dogs - they heal us, ground us and bring out the best in us.  We are relaxed and can be ourselves around them.  We have the expert on meditating with dogs as our guest. In fact, James Jacobson wrote the book on it!

"I have been interviewed on CNN, appeared on The Tonight Show, and have been written about in national newspapers such as The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times. I have been a guest on hundreds of television shows, local and nationally syndicated radio programs and podcasts. In addition, I have been on the other side of the microphone as a host and producer for news/talk radio stations. I have been in this field for a while. (When I was just 15, I hosted a weekly teen call-in talk show in Washington, DC.)"  James Jacobson

James is also the author of How To Meditate With Your Dog", which landed him a guest appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show and jumpstarted his success as an author of multiple books. He his the host of The Dog Podcast Network and is a wealth of knowledge on issues relating to cancer in dogs.

This episode is packed with interesting and informative conversations. And it finishes up with a short, yet thought provoking, look into the need to bring holistic approaches, communication and bond back into our relationships with our companion animals.

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Animals in our lives, why do we love them so much? They help us in so many ways, how can we understand them better? Many find that animals are wonderful companions, they are non judgmental and always there without judgement.
Join us in a discussion about animal companions in our lives.