In this special Q&A episode of the Natural Animal Podcast, Ruth answers your most asked questions about holistic pet health and conscious pet parenting. From natural tick prevention and endocrine support for desexed pets to calming trauma in cats and finding a truly low tox cat tower—this episode dives deep into what it means to care for your animals in a mindful, informed way.You’ll also hear Ruth’s experience navigating the minefield of pet water fountains, plastic off-gassing, whisker fatigue, and toxic scratching posts—plus what she’s done in her own home to reduce toxic load and support her kitten Matilda’s wellbeing.Whether you're a devoted pet parent or a practitioner-in-the-making, this episode offers grounded guidance, gentle wisdom, and practical tools to support your animals - body, mind, and soul.What We Cover in This Episode:Natural alternatives for tick prevention (and why daily checks still matter)Endocrine support for desexed pets: whole foods, herbs & flower essencesWhy plastic pet products (like fountains and towers) may be harming your animalLow tox tips for choosing safer scratching posts and cat furnitureWhat to know about your pet eating grass—and what kind is safeHow to support a traumatised animal with gentle at-home energy practicesThe reality of raw feeding (and how Ruth works with it individually)Ruth’s study path and why practical experience your unique way of showing up matter tooResources & Links:Holistic Animal Wellness LibraryThe Guide to Natural Parasite PreventionNatural Tick ProductsLow Tox Pets HandbookReal Food Diet eBooks for Cats & DogsPractitioner Mentoring InfoFollow Ruth on Instagram: @ruth.animalnaturopathLeave a Review or Question:Love the show? Please rate and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help more pet and animal lovers find this work. Got a question for a future episode? Use the feedback form or send Ruth a DM on Instagram.Big Thanks To Bella Abraham – for the beautiful podcast artwork and Michael Barry – for the divine theme music.

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