Bach Original Flower Remedies

Anyone who has ever had a pet will tell you what they look like and how they act.  Animals have as diverse personalities as us. They learn, feel and respond in individual ways to the world they live in.

Happy and contented animals enjoy life and have fewer health problems.  But because animals are individuals they also suffer from negative feelings, such as fear and loneliness and these emotions can impact on their behaviour and overall well-being.

Selecting remedies for animals may seem daunting at first as they can't tell us exactly how they feel.  But by observing and empathizing with them it is possible to read their behaviour and identify their emotions.

Look too for events and changes that might me putting your animal under stress.  Is your dog frightened of children but otherwise OK?  Did your cat only start spraying when you got a second cat?  Careful observation will guide you to the cause of many common problems, and once you know the cause you can empathise with how the animal feels.


Useful Remedies

If your animal...
Try...

Is usually timid and shy, or frightened of strangers, loud noises, etc
Mimilus
Has suffered shock or distress, perhaps at the hands of a previous owner

Star of Bethlehem
Is full of energy, over excitable and highly strung
Vervain
Has trouble adjusting to a period of change such as re-homing, pregnancy, or the introduction of another animal

Walnut
Lacks self confidence and would rather avoid challenging situations such as competitions or mixing with other animals

Larch
Does not respond to your kind and well thought-out training routine or repeats unsuccessful behaviour patterns

Chestnut Bud


Dosage
Many people give remedies to animals in their watering bowls or food.  The dosage here is 2 drops of each selected remedy (4 of rescue Remedy) per bowl.  For larger animals, such as horses, add 5 drops of each individual remedy and 10 of Rescue Remedy to the water container.

Some animals don't drink very often, and don't take the remedies regularly enough to benefit.  In this case it's better to make up a treatment bottle, by adding 2 drops of each individual remedy to 30ml of water. 

• Give 4 drops from this bottle at least 4 times a day. 
• Give doses directly into the mouth using a plastic dropper. 
• Drip doses onto the nose so the animal can lick it off.
• Drip doses onto pads, paws or ears so they will be absorbed through the skin.

Bach Flower Remedies are safe and free of side effects.  They are however preserved in alcohol, so you should always dilute them before use.  Seek veterinary advice if your animal is allergic to alcohol or is taking a medicine, which is contra-indicated with alcohol.

Always consult a qualified vet if your animal is ill or shows sudden changes in behaviour.