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It’s a stressful time right now for the whole new world!
But for our pets, it’s just another day as they are blissfully ignorant of the current world events. Perhaps it’s time to learn mindfulness from your pets!
What is Mindfulness?
Unfortunately, most of us have been taught or conditioned to react or respond to what we perceive as reality around us. When we do this, we 
often find ourselves worrying about the past or fearful about the future. Neither are natural states of being. Thankfully our pets always live in the moment, so let’s learn mindfulness from our pets!
Mindfulness is all about “being in the moment” and creating our own state of being. When we live in the moment (instead of the past or the future), we enjoy:
- Enhanced mental clarity.
- Improved concentration; and
- The ability to better relate to others.
Learn the “7 Practical Tips to Achieve a Positive Mindset” from the Success Magazine.
Keep reading to learn how to master mindfulness from the masters themselves.
Learn Mindfulness From Your Pets, the Masters!
The one thing most of us have at this moment is time. Spending quiet and quality time with our animals can help us fine-tune our skills in mindfulness. Our pets have this amazing ability to relax and soothe us by just being close! Whether you have a dog, cat, rabbit, horse, or some other animal you love, pets naturally transfer us from the stressful chaos of our lives into being in the moment with petting, grooming, or even just cuddling with them.
I love hanging out with Clifford my horse even when he’s just grazing in the pasture. He reminds me to focus on and appreciate Mother Nature. He leads by example by living in the moment, enjoying the fresh air and the warmth of the sunshine. He doesn’t have a care in the world; especially about what tomorrow may (or may not) bring! (Click on the image to enjoy Clifford’s video!)
Want to practice mindfulness with your dog? Click here to learn more from Harvard Medical School.
What would our pets tell us if they could talk? Perhaps that slowing down and being present in this very moment will help us find the mindfulness and peace our hearts and souls crave.
“With the awareness and empathy you build while taking care of your pet’s needs, you enhance your ability to be more mindful in everyday interaction with friends and strangers alike.” All About Cats, an Online Community for Cat Lovers
Imagine how that would help your life and interactions with your co-workers, friends and even family.
Meditate with Your Pet
Use your pet to learn and practice mindful meditation by focusing on the little things about them. Softly touch them and really notice how soft their fur, feathers or coat is beneath your fingertips. Watch and breathe along with them. Lose yourself by looking in your pet’s eyes. If you’re cuddling, feel their heartbeat along with your own.
This is what means to be in the moment, just being together and enjoying a sense of calm awareness. Practice this same kind of attention and focus in other parts of your life and know you can call peace, relaxation and mindfulness to you anytime no matter what is going on in the world.
Learn how to meditate with your pet to relieve stress (yours and theirs!) with this article from the Animal Wellness Magazine!
Stay mindful, healthy and positive!
The simple act of grooming your pet can help you (and them) release pent-up stress and enjoy being in the moment with them.
The EquiGroomer tools make grooming easy and pain-free brushing with NO pulling or damage to your pet’s topcoat or skin. Happy, relaxed pets and owners.
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Additional Reading:
How Pets Can Sharpen Your Mindfulness Skills
Meditation for You and Your Pets
How Pets Can Help You Meditate and Be More Mindful
Image Credits:
Image by Myriam Zilles from Pixabay
Image by yogakalyanii from Pixabay
Video: Courtesy of EquiGroomer on Instagram
Image by Angeles Balaguer from Pixabay
Image by La Miko from Pexels
Image Courtesy of EquiGroomer
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lockdown as non-essential businesses. With the arrival of spring and even summer temperatures, many are challenged with effectively grooming their dog’s undercoat and topcoat after the long winter. With more daylight hours and warmer temperatures, shedding dogs are a big issue right now. 
topcoat (also known as a guard coat) that helps repel water, dust and dirt while also protecting the skin from injury. The guard coat is made up of guard hairs which are coarser in texture (i.e., wire-haired) and are thicker and longer.
attended to regularly, daily. In this unprecedented time, our pet’s health is equally as important as our own! Our pets rely upon us daily to protect them and ensure their best health and quality of life. Also, during all the uncertainty, we need our beloved pets even more for their infinite love, support and companionship while we all self-quarantine.
By keeping up with your pet’s regular grooming, you can keep your pet’s coat in good shape, without painful matting, burrs and/or allergens. You can also address any potential health issues before they require a potentially stressful visit to your veterinarian during the shelter-in-place mandates.
Just like their canine friends, our felines are just as susceptible to winter dryness. But excessive itchiness and scratching can lead to unwanted infections and wounds for your cat. Below are some remedies to keep your cat’s skin well-conditioned.
Despite the freezing temperatures, slippery, snowy conditions and cold winter winds, the canines of our lives still need to stay physically active with regular walks even if they are shorter. Physical activity not only helps our dogs stay happy and healthy but also helps them avoid risky K9 obesity and its related health issues. But winter also creates different dog grooming needs.
itchy skin on your canine.
Save both time and mess when bathing your dog! 
10-20 years (and even longer). So, people should adopt their own pets when they are ready for the commitment with time, finances and training.
bring a new puppy, kitten or even older pet into the home. There are also additional risks for pets at the holidays including decorations, lights, candles, trees, strangers, rich foods and snacks and alcoholic drinks. Holidays can be just as overwhelming and stressful for pets especially in a brand-new home with people they have not bonded with.
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By educating ourselves about the unique challenges of winter, including wet, stormy, and freezing weather, pet owners can effectively keep their pets comfortable and safe while also preventing illness – or worse – for their beloved animal companion.
suffer negative effects from extended exposure to snow, ice and plummeting temperatures. It’s better to go out more often for shorter lengths of time. If your dog begins regularly lifting his paw(s), it’s time to go inside, warm up and check his paws.
Each stage of your pet’s life has its own requirements for well-being. The needs of a puppy, kitten or foal will be different from an adult or senior. So, it’s important to focus on the specific wellness needs and effective preventative care for their age, breed, health history and potential aging challenges.
hairballs for cats (as well as rabbits and 
Pomeranian, Corgi, Puli, Leonberger, Golden Retriever and Shiba Inu
Regular brushing is essential to your pet’s overall hygiene, health, comfort and happiness.