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 essences

• Why plastic pet products (like fountains and towers) may be harming your animal

• Low tox tips for choosing safer scratching posts and cat furniture

• What to know about your pet eating grass—and what kind is safe

• How to support a traumatised animal with gentle at-home energy practices

• The 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 too

Resources & Links:

• Holistic Animal Wellness Library

• The Guide to Natural Parasite Prevention
• Natural Tick Products

• Low Tox Pets Handbook

• Real Food Diet eBooks for Cats & Dogs

• Practitioner Mentoring Info
• Follow Ruth on Instagram: @ruth.animalnaturopath