FAMI LY
With spring fast approaching, so are seasonal allergies and a number of other health issues involving our furry family. Around this time of year, we might hear a lot about detoxing to combat these issues— but what does that really mean? How to Take Care of Your Pets This Spring
Words by BRIANNE HOGAN Photos by EVAN CERETTI
G iving supplements and herbs to for detoxification; if the body is not ready, it can actually cause more harm than good. For ideas on how to better support and detox your pet’s body for springtime, here’s what you need to know. detox is great, but my main “go-to” at my clinic was to look at which parts of the body are actually responsible
Bathing
Try to avoid it at all costs. The skin is the first and largest organ to detoxify and protect the body. If you must bathe your pet, just use water or green tea rinses to reduce pollen and toxins. The use of antibacterial shampoo strips the skin of important “fighter” bacteria that prevent invaders from going deeper. Combine goat milk or kefir with a quality probiotic and use it as a skin mask—it’s so helpful to create a balanced skin microbiome to help prevent seasonal allergies and bacteria.
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