By The Holistic Pet Namibia | Rabbit Nutrition, Rabbit Farming | ~9 min read You care about your rabbits. Whether you keep two house bunnies or manage a breeding herd of fifty, you put thought into what they eat — hay, pellets, fresh greens, maybe some herbs from the garden. You do your best, and…
By The Holistic Pet Namibia | Feline Nutrition, Cat Health | ~8 min read You love your cat. You think carefully about what goes in their bowl. You’ve researched brands, switched foods, added variety — and you feel reasonably confident that you’re doing right by them. But here’s a question worth sitting with: do you…
By The Holistic Pet Namibia | African Grey Care, Parrot Nutrition | ~11 min read The African Grey parrot is widely regarded as one of the most intelligent birds on the planet. Their cognitive ability, emotional depth, and sensitivity are extraordinary — and so are their nutritional needs. Feeding an African Grey well is not…
By The Holistic Pet Namibia | Holistic Parrot Nutrition | ~9 min read You love your parrot. You fill the bowl every morning, watch them crack seeds with expert precision, and feel good knowing they’re eating. But here’s the uncomfortable truth that avian nutritionists and holistic practitioners have known for years: that seed bowl may…
By Jolandie Koen | Holistic Animal Practitioner, Herbalist & Pet Nutritionist theholistic-petnamibia.com Nature’s Pharmacy for Your Dog Long before commercial pet food and pharmaceutical supplements existed, animals instinctively sought out specific plants and herbs to support their health. Dogs in the wild would graze on grasses, chew on roots and seek out medicinal plants when…
The Complete Toxic Foods List 🚨 EMERGENCY: If your dog has eaten any of the foods listed as toxic in this guide, contact your veterinarian or emergency animal clinic immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear. By Jolandie Koen | Holistic Animal Practitioner & Pet Nutritionist This Post Could Save Your Dog’s Life Some…
✦ THE HOLISTIC PET — BLOG POST ✦ Beginner’s Guide to Raw Feeding for Dogs 🥩 Simple. Natural. Species-Appropriate. By Jolandie Koen | Holistic Animal Practitioner & Pet Nutritionist theholistic-petnamibia.com 📍 Tag: Raw Feeding | Dogs | Natural Nutrition | Beginner’s Guide Is Raw Feeding Really That Complicated? If you have ever typed “raw feeding…
African Grey parrots are widely regarded as one of the most intelligent bird species in the world — and they are also one of the most nutritionally sensitive. Getting the diet of an African Grey wrong can have serious and lasting health consequences. This guide covers everything you need to know about feeding your African…
Fresh fruits and vegetables are one of the best things you can offer your parrot — but not everything from the produce aisle is safe for birds. Knowing which foods to include and which to avoid is essential knowledge for any parrot owner. This guide covers the most important safe and unsafe foods to help…
If you’ve ever typed ‘what can parrots eat’ into a search engine, you’ve probably been met with a long and often contradictory list of answers. Some sites say seeds are fine; others say they’re dangerous. Some recommend pellets as a complete diet; others say fresh food only. It can feel genuinely overwhelming. Here’s the thing…