Bach Rescue Remedy for Animals

Bach Flower Therapy was developed by Dr Edward Bach, a British physician. Inspired by homeopathy, he came to the view that disease is the end result of years of damaging, negative emotions, such as grief, depression and sadness. He saw diseases as these 'bad' emotions made physical.

Dr Bach wanted to treat these emotions naturally. He started to infuse wild flowers in spring water, and found that certain flowers had effects on different emotions. He found 38 flowers and plants that benefited the emotions, and called these 'essences' or 'remedies'. Each essence treats specific emotions, for example Star of Bethlehem treats trauma and shock.

Flower essences can be bought as the spring water infusions, preserved with alcohol. They are safe and natural, and there are no harmful effects from taking the wrong one. They are best taken as a couple of drops up to four times a day. It is best not to exceed this as more is not better, and although the essences themselves are safe, if overdosed there can be ill effects from the alcohol that preserves them. Flower essences for pets are specifically formulated without the alcohol, to remove this possibility.

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Rescue Remedy is a blend of five flower essences, especially designed to treat fear, depression, sadness and similar emotions.

The flower essences in Rescue Remedy are:

Clematis - brings alertness and clarity, and is useful where the mind is unhappy and withdrawn into a fantasy world.

Star of Bethlehem - this treats trauma and shock, whether recent or in the past, and helps the sufferer return to normal life.

Impatiens - this helps those who are impatient and stressed, helping them empathize with others.

Rock rose - this treats panic and terror.

Cherry plum - this is useful when a loss of control is experienced, and brings courage.

A specific form of Rescue Remedy is available for pets, which is formulated without alcohol. It is safe, natural and does not have side effects.

Flower essences treat emotional problems, and it is undeniable by anyone who has ever had a pet, that animals experience emotions. Just as they can feel happiness and joy, they can also experience sadness, grief, fear and depression. Flower essences and Rescue Remedy can therefore be used to treat animals, in the same way as for people.

Rescue Remedy can be used in any situation where your pet is anxious, stressed or overexcited. For example, use it for:

- Dogs or cats with travel anxiety - give before you get in the car

- A trip to the veterinarian's office, to calm nerves

- Puppies brought to a new home

- Pets stressed by guests and changes in their routine over the holiday season

- Separation anxiety when animals have to be left alone

- Animals afraid of loud noises, for example during thunder storms or when fireworks are going off

- Animals suffering from grief after the loss of an animal friend or family member

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Rescue Remedy for pets is sold as a liquid. To give to an animal, simply place a drop or two in the mouth. If your pet will not tolerate this, you can add a little to drinking water, or put a drop on a favorite treat and feed to your pet.

For a short-term problem, such as a visit to the veterinarian's office, you can give a one-off dose of a couple of drops only. For a more long-term problem, such as sadness and grief after the death of another pet, give a couple of drops up to four times a day until you see an improvement. If you are going to give your animal Rescue Remedy often, it is preferable to buy the specific pets' version, which does not contain alcohol.