 |
 |
||||
Flower Essences for DogsFlower essences for dogs are natural remedies that can be effectively used to treat dog health problems, especially problems related to dogs'
behavioral problems or emotional imbalances.
What are Flower Essences?
Flower essences are all natural remedies which can be used to treat both animals and people and are particularly effective in treating emotional
imbalances and behavioral problems such as
anxiety, fear,
aggression, etc.
Flower essences are, in some ways, similar to homeopathic remedies in that
they work on an energetic level and have positive effects on our mental and emotional parts.
Flower essences use parts of different kinds of flowers, plants, trees, and bushes to make extracts which are then diluted and potentized to become effective.
Homeopathic remedies use more than flowers and plants as their ingredients. Also homeopathic remedies are more for treating physical ailments whereas flower essences
mainly take care of the mental and emotional parts.
The first flower essences were developed by Dr. Edward Bach (1886-1936). He identified a total of 38 healing plants that he believed could be used to remedy all
negative states of mind that afflict people and animals. To this day, 38 Bach flower essences are available, each for tackling a specific range of emotional and
behavioral problems.
Over the years, other types of flower essences have been developed by other people and companies in various countries. There are now also special blends of flower
essences for dogs specifically concocted to treat common dog emotional and behavioral problems.
Flower essences have been growing in popularity in the field of animal health and are being widely used by holistic veterinarians, pet training centers etc. for
treating such emotional problems as stress, separation anxiety,
hyperactivity, etc. that are commonly found in pets.
Flower essences gently restore the balance between mind and body by getting rid of negative emotions (such as, fear, worry, anxiety) which interfere with the
equilibrium of the being as a whole. The remedies allow peace and happiness to return to the patient so that the body is free to heal itself.
Back to Topic List
How are Flower Essences Made?The flowers and plants that are used to made the essences are gathered from nature. Great care is taken to make sure that the flowers and plants are without any toxins and preservatives. There are two ways to prepare the remedies. One way is called the "sun method". The flowers are gathered and are put in a clean, glass bowl full of spring water and left in the sun for 3 hours. The water is then transferred to bottles and preserved with alcohol to make a "mother tincture". The resulting remedy is then made by diluting drops of the mother tincture in spring water and preserved with alcohol. Another way of preparing the essences is called the "boiling method". The flowers are boiled in spring water before being treated in the same way as the sun method. Back to Topic ListFlower Essences for Dogs - Do They Work?
Dogs generally respond positively to flower essences, and it has been shown and proven that flower essences are successful in treating a wide range of emotional,
sometimes physical, imbalances.
Dogs have emotions just like we do and there are times when dogs have negative emotions. Flower Essences are very useful in helping dogs overcome these negative feelings. For example, flower essences can bring relief and healing to your dogs when they are depressed, nervous, anxious, lonely, grieving (for a lost companion), etc.
Essences can also be used to adjust different temperaments, such as aggression, hyperactivity, over-dominance, etc.
As well, flower essences for dogs can help owners get rid of bad dog behaviors such as excessive barking, chewing, hole digging, etc.
Flower essences for dogs can also be used, in conjunction with other medications, to aid treatment of some physical ailments,
such as seizures,
skin problems,
dog arthritis, etc.
Perhaps the best known remedy is Bach's "Rescue Remedy", which is a combination of five original essences for synergistic effects and is used for emergencies and
first aid situations, stress, trauma, etc.
Rescue Remedy can be given to a dog by simply adding about 10 drops of the remedy to the drinking water during any time of stress.
Flower essences have no side-effects, and even if a wrong essence has been chosen, it will do no harm to the dog. Flower essences for dogs can also be used in
conjunction with other healing modalities, conventional or holistic, to promote your dog's overall well being.
Back to Topic List
Administering Flower Essences to DogsAdministering essences to your dog can be done in several ways. You can simply drip the essence directly into the dog's mouth or put it on his nose to lick off. Make sure, however, that the dropper does not touch his skin or mouth. Otherwise, the bottle of essence will be contaminated. Alternatively, put a few drops of the essence in the drinking water of your dog. Another way is to rub the essence on some exposed (unbroken and non-irritated) skin (for example, inner ear flap, pads, belly). Finally, you can also put a few drops of the essence in a spritzer, mix it with a little distilled water, and spray the remedy in the vicinity of the dog. Back to Topic ListFlower Essences for Dogs - How Soon Can I See Results?Flower essences usually work pretty quickly. Generally speaking, when an appropriate essence is used, your dog should start feeling better in a few days. However, having said that, how well and how quickly a dog responds to essences is unique to each individual doggie. Many dogs respond quickly and only require the remedy for a short period. Other dogs may require a longer period to see significant emotional or behavioral changes. If you give a flower essence remedy to your dog, therefore, it is a very good idea to monitor his response to the essence in order to gauge how effectively and quickly the remedy works so that follow-up action can be taken accordingly.
Where Can I Get Flower Essences for Dogs?You can buy flower essences from health food stores, and pet stores with a holistic focus also carry a variety of blends of flower essences for dogs. These blends are specifically made for pets with problems, such as separation anxiety, depression, etc. Visit this page for our recommendation of some effective blends of flower essences for dogs!References H. Graham and G. Vlamis, Bach Flower Remedies for Animals (Findhorn Press, 2004). Pitcairn and Pitcairn, Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats (Rodale, 2005). A.D. Shojai, New Choices in Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats (Rodale Press, Inc., 1999) Related Topics: Flower Essence Blends for Dogs Homeopathy for Dogs TOP OF Flower Essences for Dogs |
| ||||
|
Then why not use the button below, to add us to your favorite bookmarking service? |
|||||
| Homepage | Join Our Community | Funny Dog Pictures |
Dog Ecards | | Links | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Template Design | It is not intended to replace the advice and treatment of a veterinarian. |
|||||
|
| |||||
