How do you get a Dog to Smile?
~ By Ray

The 3 things that a dog needs is water, food and sunshine, and especially, don’t treat them like a dog.

The dog seems to be the first animal to change to a vegetarian diet. I have known many vegetarian dogs and I find them to be very happy and gentle, with special alertness and a very shiny coat and no veterinarian. Now, we find that you can also change a cat’s diet to vegetarian, according to the experts, they need special digestive enzymes. (More reference materials may be found at http://happypets.addr.com/vegpets.htm)

There are many animal stories that remind us of their rightful place in our family album. Presently, there is a cat in US who plays the piano and has been recorded. There is another story of a cat that knows that death is near. I have felt for a long time that there isn’t an animal that wouldn’t love to sit beside us so that we could touch them. The dolphins dance on the water to please us, is a clear indication of this.

Many times, I was consulted about an unwell animal, and we know that all animals in the wild instinctively stop eating and rest when they are unwell; they will also go in the sun each day. But at this time, it is important to give extra attention to your friend, so as to let them know that denial of food is not a punishment.

The vet is trained to treat symptoms. They also recommend vaccinations and in some areas of the world, it is the law. I personally feel that their ability to deal with emergency is good and proven but their recommendation about food and disease is totally wrong.

Don’t feed your friend with the average human’s food. It is destroying the health of the human family, as well as, the animals. They developed human problems of obesity, arthritis, cancer, organ failure, and so-called “skin diseases”, in some cases, mental problems.

Here are some suggestions what to include in their diet:
Brown rice, tempeh, tofu, sea vegetables, organic egg, avocado, and finely grated vegetables, greens etc.

The time to change their diet is after a few days’ fasting when they have a strong appetite. Remember you are not hurting the animal. You’re reminding them of their great instincts – their genetic treasures, and you have taken an important step, not seeing these creatures as “pets”. They are our friends and we shouldn’t eat our friends.

All the very best,
Ray
December 2007, Tucson, Arizona