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Pets

 
Before you start treating your pet, it’s a good idea to visit your vet, even if you can’t see anything physically wrong.
 

Natural healing for animals

Anyone who has a pet knows that animals feel emotions just as we humans do. They can experience intense feelings of fear, excitement, joy, anger, jealousy and be down in the dumps.

Unfortunately, because animals can’t talk they can’t tell us what’s wrong with them, but you can observe their behavior and identify their emotions.

To choose the right remedy for your pet, simply assess the characteristics of the animal exactly as you would for a person.  Pick the remedy that fits the emotional problems experienced best and then place drops of the remedy on the animal’s food or in their drinking water.


RESCUE® Remedy for Pets

RESCUE® Remedy Pets is a special blend of five flower essences designed especially for animals. RESCUE® Remedy Pets can be used for an immediate calming effect in any stressful situation, or when your pet needs help overcoming a variety of emotional or behavioral problems, such as:

  • Visits to the vet

  • Fear of loud noises (fireworks, thunderstorms, etc)

  • Excessive barking or hissing

  • Shock, trauma or mistreatment

  • Adapting to loss of companion

  • Separation anxiety

  • Adapting to new surroundings (home, kennel, stable, etc.)

  • Obsessive cleanliness

  • Constant licking or nibbling of self

 

Common pet ailments and the Bach® Original Flower Remedies to treat them:

INDICATION

BACH® REMEDY

RESPONSE

Vague or unaccountable fears.  Appearing agitated for no apparent reason

Aspen

Provides a state of inner peace and sense of security and fearlessness

Intolerance toward other animals, people, events and situations

Beech

More tolerant of other animals and people

A loss of self-control, for example, if suffering from an irritating condition the animal will violently scratch itself in a desperate attempt to find relief

Cherry Plum

A self-controlled animal

Repeated unsuccessful behavior patterns, doesn't learn from past mistakes

Chestnut Bud

Allows the animal to learn from experience so it can move on in life and not repeat the same mistakes

Possessive in nature, very territorial.  Protective of home and family

Chicory

A more unselfish, self-assured, loving animal

No apparent interest in the world around them: animals who sleep all the time, have trouble paying attention, or seem to live more in a dream than in the present

Clematis

Enables the animal to develop a more lively interst in the world around them and enjoy and participate in life

Obsessive cleanliness, fastidiousness; excessive grooming

Crab Apple

An animal that is more relaxed, accepting itself and its imperfections

Overwhelmed by a sense of responsibility – for example, show animal or working dogs such as guide dogs

Elm

Restores confidence, positive outlook and coping capabilities in the animal

Despondency due to a setback such as being separated from owner or companion, or from not going for a walk as usual

Gentian

Restores optimism (May also need Honeysuckle)

Overly concerned with companionship.  Constant barking/whimpering. Over excited and looking for attention

Heather

A pet that does not need to be the center of attention

Jealousy of other animals or a new baby in the home.  Angry growling, hissing, barking, snapping or unprovoked attacks

Holly

Less hostile animal and willing to share with other animals

Homesickness or over-attachment to the past

Honeysuckle

Animals become self-assured, adjust to its new home or environment.  (May also need Walnut)

Lethargy or lack of enthusiasm to go anywhere, but once engaged in an activity or game is fully involved

Hornbeam

Restores vitality, enthusiasm, and spontaneity. (May also need Wild Rose)

Impatient and seeming to have boundless energy – for example, cats that are always rushing around and dogs who cannot wait for a walk, so rush ahead

Impatiens

Animals become more relaxed

Lack of self-confidence or avoiding situations where they have to perform. Also good for rescue animals to help regain confidence

Larch

Boosts self-esteem, confidence and determination

For known fears; afraid of fireworks, thunder, lightening, visits to the vet etc.  May shake or shiver when confronted.  Shy and timid animals

Mimulus

Animals become more confident and couragous, can enjoy life without fear

Exhaustion, fatigue due to overwork: for working animals or those involved in racing, competitive events or shows. Also good following ill health, operation or giving birth

Olive

A restoration of strength and vitality.  (Always ensure proper nutrition as well)

Terror, panic-stricken:  body trembling, animal cowers or runs away. Helpful for animals who have a history of being mistreated

Rock Rose

Restores courage and calmness

Animals who can't make up their mind; any swinging behavior pattern. Unpredictable.

Scleranthus

Results in a more decisive and balanced animal

Animals who have been abused, mistreated in the past.  Trauma or shock

Star of Bethlehem

Neutralizes the effects of shock or trauma

Active and excitable, high strung

Vervain

Assists animals to be more calm and able to relax

Animals who are strong willed, authoritative, dominant even over their owners

Vine

Allows animal to be determined not domineering

For any period of change, such as birthing, being re-homed, staying in kennels/cattery etc. very good for rescue animals

Walnut

Helps the animal ease into its new surroundings or situation

Stand-offish: do not invite or welcome cuddles, petting or obvious affection

Water Violet

Allows animal to be more sociable

Loss of sense of direction or purpose; especially good for working or show animals who are being retired

Wild Oat

Restores sense of purpose for the animal  (may also need Walnut)

Lack of energy, enthusiasm:  submissive and disinterested

Wild Rose

Restores a lively interest in life

Any stressful situation:  visits to the vet, being left alone, adapting to new surrounding.  Fear of loud noises.  Excessive barking or hissing

RESCUE® Remedy

Calming effect. Restores balance

 

Recommended dosage

Birds and small animals = 2 drops of Bach® Original Flower Remedies.

Larger animals = 2 drops of Bach® Original Flower Remedies are adequate if offered on a small piece of food, such as a sugar cube, apple or carrot. You may like to add more if putting in a horse’s drinking water.

If using RESCUE® Remedy, use four drops or two sprays of RESCUE® Remedy Pet. Do not spray directly into animal’s mouth – spray into water, onto food or paws. Regular RESCUE® Remedy can also be used providing your animal is not sensitive to alcohol. RESCUE® Remedy Pastilles are not suitable for pets as they contain xylitol.