The
fall season is a time when our animals, like us, may experience physical
and emotional shifts. Seasonal changes, in general, may bring about a
“clearing” or a “cleansing.” For instance, we may see this in the form of
fall sniffles.
Our
animals may also display a shift in their usual way of being. They may
be prone to sleep more or may act more sluggish in the morning hours,
much like us. They may also have their own physical “displays,” such as
their own bought of the sniffles. There are some studies that point to
the possibility that some animals may experience an increase of
depression or anxiety brought on by a decrease in sunlight which begins
in the fall months. Many humans can relate.
So how can we support our animals during these changes in season?
I spoke with my master teacher animals (cats TirNa and Gracie and dog Cheyenne) to see what they think about this:
TirNa:
Everything was “still” in the summer (shows me green grass). Now,
things are “going up” before they come down. Things are stirring (shows
leaves swirling in the wind). It's a little bit “unsettling” (feels
shifting not upsetting). We have to adjust so we need to just go with
it.
Me: Do you feel sad in the fall or winter?
Gracie: I stare more out the window. Gracie feels more “still.”
Me: Do you think more?
Gracie: I slow down, I consider. Not sad.
Cheyenne and TirNa: We follow your patterns. Not sad. But we will be less or more active depending upon how you are acting.
Me: Well, obviously, Cheyenne, since I have to take you on walks.
Cheyenne:
Yes. So to help us, people can be more active. We need you to make an
effort even though you don't always want to. It's not getting out
enough, for me, that would be a problem.
Me:
I also get that Cheyenne, in particular, needs heavier foods in the
winter. Buffalo comes up as opposed to lighter proteins, like fish.
What
I am picking up during this change in seasons is a need to slow down
and take the time to be more aware of or “tuned in” to my animals to be
able to better support them. I am spending more time meditating with my
animals in mind. This always helps me in being more pro-active in making
sure they are getting what they need. An ounce of prevention.....so to
speak.
We
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