SVA Guidelines for pets

“Dear Vaidya Mishra,
It is endlessly wonderful to read your knowledge and apply the SVA lifestyle! I am so grateful! I have a question on your vision of SVA Pets. I have purchased the SVA drops for dogs and make home-cooked food for my dog. Do you offer guidance for diet for pets? Would I be following the same SVA guidelines? Also – I find great comfort and experience incomparable love from my dog. Would you say that hugging our pets provide us with healing Soma as does hugging a tree? I would love to know your thoughts!

With love and gratitude, Maria J.”

Vaidya replies:
“Dear Maria:
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian pets should be always fed homemade food. It is best not to feed them canned or pre-packaged food. However, if you do want to keep your pet on the SVA diet, make note that ghee is not good for dogs. It is too heavy for their digestive tract to handle. But you can instead cook their meals with some little olive oil or grape-seed oil. I recommend that your pet’s food be mainly boiled or steamed, not fried or sautéed with spices, etc.
For example: a well cooked meal of rice with lentils; or for breakfast organic milk with some overcooked oatmeal. Remember to always cook fresh food for them, particularly with non-vegetarian pets, because any processed proteins will, in the long run, result in the production of auto-immune toxins. Processed protein is a source of “amavisha” – highly acidic toxins.

My Kookie, a mixed Pomeranian dog, used to love squashes, and paneer, with rice. She refused to eat anything pre-packaged and canned. She refused to eat dog food even when it was offered to her. Your pets will develop good habits, just like humans do, with time.
In addition to diet, you can give your pets some Transdermal TLC! For example, you can apply Ashoka on their paws. This helps keep their emotions in balance.
I had formulated the multi-mineral Herbal-Memory drop for my Kookie, and used to add a drop in her drinking water to support her overall health. This nectar drop contains “shilajeet” (Asphaltum punjabianum), a very good mineral for pets. To support bone health, I have formulated the pet’s Healthy Bones formula that enhances the absorption of calcium from their food. It supports their joints. In addition to the drops and Transdermal creams, when it comes to bathing your dog or other furry pet, you can use Kookie’s Shampoo and Conditioner – safe and free from chemicals and synthetic additives, and with nourishing ayurvedic herbs.
You ask about hugging and petting our beloved furry companions as a source of Soma. I can tell you hugging your pet is the best thing you can do for healing vibrations – pets are god’s gift of unconditional love – always giving.