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Bach flower remedies for animals - horses, dogs and others!

BACH FLOWER REMEDIES FOR ANIMALS

What are Bach Flower Remedies?

Dr Edward Bach (1886-1936) trained as a doctor in the 1910's and went on to develop this branch of homeopathy during the 1920's-1930's.  There are 38 remedies - some are made from flowers, whilst others are made from the flowers of trees, bushes and plants with water.  

Why Bach Flower Remedies for Animals?

Dr Bach saw his therapy would benefit all living creatures and therefore the therapy is used both for humans and animals.  Many animals can benefit - including horses, cats, dogs, birds and other pets or livestock.

Flower remedies work by affecting the emotions and may help in many ways, including:

Bach Flower Remedies may therefore be able to help your animal at some point during its life.  But as with all alternative therapies please remember to contact your Veterinary Surgeon for advice before using.  In addition when dealing with a behavioural issue - please remember that no remedy can replace correct training. 

How long before the flower remedies will work?

If  the right remedies have been selected and properly administered, positive results are usually seen within two to three weeks, if not sooner than that.  As with any therapy/treatment, results depend on the individual animal.

Administering flower remedies to animals

The remedies are used by giving 3 or 4 drops to the animal - either in drinking water or by putting drops on your hand and letting the animal lick them off. They can be used in combination and repeated 2-4 times daily until a change is noted or the stressful situation has passed, (if it is particularly stressed, the remedies maybe administered more frequently).  In addition you can add the remedies to snacks or training rewards (eg. biscuit), to assist with your animals learning.  

For safety do not administer drops direct from the dropper into an animal’s mouth - as the dropper tube is made of thin glass and could be extremely harmful if bitten off and swallowed. 

Different flower remedies include:

Agrimony; Aspen Beech; Centaury; Cerato; Cherry Plum; Chestnut Bud; Chicory; Clematis; Crab Apple; Elm; Gentian; Gorse; Heather; Holly; Honeysuckle; Hornbeam; Impatiens;  Larch; Mimulus; Mustard; Oak; Olive; Pine; Red Chestnut; Rescue Remedy; Rock Rose; Rock Water; Scleranthus; Star of Bethlehem; Sweet Chestnut; Vervain; Vine; Walnut; Water Violet; White Chestnut; Wild Oat; Wild Rose; Willow.

Like to learn more about Bach Flower Remedies?

The Bach Centre approves a specialist level 3 programme on the care of animals.  This is run by the Natural Animal Centre in Wales.  As a level 3 programme though, it is only open to people who've already completed levels 1 and 2 Bach Centre approved education.

copyright Taranet March 2006

U.K. Bach Flower Remedies for Animal Practicioners

Caroline Stewart - M.Rad.A., BHS.Int.T., Fellow Lavender Dower Academy - 'With thirty years experience training horses and riders in various disciplines, for long term potential and problem solving, and fifteen years experience in Radionics and energy therapy, I am both eager and well equipped to help you and your horse, and to help achieve potential.   I have worked with international athletes both human and equine. I am experienced in treating patients of all ages covering all aspects of life. With compassion and knowledge I work with all forms of emotional and physical problems in total confidentiality.' 

Contact Caroline at: POSTAL ADDRESS: 6 New Row, Brockhampton, Andoversford, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5XQ - TEL: 01242 820250 or email: caroline-stewart@hotmail.co.uk

International Bach Flower Remedy for Animals Practicioners

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