Flower Essences For Animals

The following information is for educational purposes only. It should in no way be used in place of professional treatment.

Dr Edward Bach discovered flower Essences, in the early 1930's.  Since then, their use has become very popular with many people becoming familiar with "Rescue Remedy." Animals respond extremely well to flower essences and they can be used to help with many behavioral, emotional and physical conditions.

Physical health conditions often manifest from deeper emotional imbalances.  For example, a dog may develop skin problems after the arrival of a new baby or when a new animal enters the household.  Anxiety, jealousy, anger, loneliness, resentment & other stresses can affect animals just as these negative emotions can affect people, causing a number of health related conditions.  In cases like this is it necessary to work on the animal's emotional wellbeing, rather than just treating the physical symptoms. Remedies can be made up to suit the individual personality.

Behavioral problems such as biting and aggression may also benefit from flower essences.  It should be combined with appropriate training, but will assist during this time to modify the behavior.  A dog may show aggression due to fears or insecurity.

Flower essences can be used for animals that have been abused or abandoned in the past, helping to restore their trust and confidence. Separation anxiety, territorial spraying, urinating or defecating inside, and many other situations may benefit from the use of appropriate flower essences.

Some of the most commonly used Bach Flower essences for animals are...

AGRIMONY
For dogs that are sensitive to others, often hiding inner torment, they are overly sensitive towards others.  Also helps to ease the mental anguish associated with slow healing wounds.

ASPEN
For unknown fear or terror, the nervous, timid pet that is easily frightened at the slightest movement or sound.  Animals that hide from strangers or the submissive wetter.

BEECH
For the pet that has no tolerance for another animal or certain people, this essence is beneficial to help keep the peace between two animals that always seem to be fighting.

CENTUARY
Animals that are overly submissive & eager to please, they tend to be bossed around or picked on by other animals. For dogs that urinate from submissive behavior when petted. Also helps those that are suffering skin problems due to flea infestations.

CHERRY PLUM
For animals that cannot control their behavior, either continuously scratching themselves causing injury, or biting and showing aggression towards other animals or people.

CHESTNUT BUD
For animals that are finding it difficult to learn by experience, or unable to break habits.  Helps toilet training puppies or for training dogs that continue to make the same mistakes.

CRAB APPLE
Good for cleansing after illness, trauma or surgery, for feelings of self-hatred or of being unclean.

CHICORY
For the possessive, jealous animal that demands your attention, wanting to be always near you or fussed over. For mothers who are overly concerned about their young.

CLEMATIS
Those who show little interest in life, or find it hard to overcome serious illness.

HEATHER
For those that seek companionship from anyone who may be available, they hate being left alone and will often wander when left alone, even for a short time.

HOLLY
Suspicious, jealous and aggressive animals. For animals that lash out for no apparent reason.

LARCH
For animals with little or no self-confidence, those low in the pecking order or the runt of the litter. Can help animals that need to perform in the show ring, but don't have the confidence.

MIMULUS
For fears of specific things such as thunderstorms, cars, water, strangers, being washed, vacuum cleaner, trips to the vet etc.  Helps emotionally to overcome their fears.

ROCK ROSE
For animals that tend to panic easily or who have had a frightening experience. They tend to be highly-strung and nervous.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM
For physically or emotionally abused animals, either in the past or present.  Especially beneficial for newly adopted shelter animals.  For those that have suffered a serious injury or trauma.

SWEET CHESTNUT
For frantic, incessant scratching from chronic skin complaints.  Also good for rescue animals that have been subjected to abuse.

VERVAIN
For hyperactive animals, or those that are highly strung with a lot of nervous energy & are always jumping or barking.  It can help to calm animals that tend to wear people out from their excess energy.

VINE
The boss or leader of the pack. For very dominating pets. They can be bullies to other animals around them and hate to be disciplined.

WALNUT
Helpful for any change in circumstances such as a new baby or new animal in the household, moving, weaning, or holidays.

WHITE CHESTNUT
For animals that are persistent worriers or those with strange behavior or fixations such as tail chasing.

WATER VIOLET
Animals that are aloof, self-reliant or loners. A constitutional remedy for many cats. For dogs that are not very sociable, and rather standoffish, it can help them to be friendlier towards others.

RESCUE REMEDY
This is beneficial for all types of shock, trauma or terror. Helps to calm and relieve panic after injury or accidents while help is being sought.

These are only some of the more commonly used essences for animal health.
For best results a combination remedy can be made up using up to six different essences. The drops can be given orally, added to daily drinking water, sprayed onto skin with a spray bottle, placed onto top of head or given on a little food.  Often the results are very fast acting and they are well tolerated by all animals including new-borns.

Flower essences
Greenpet - Australian supplier of flower essences for animals

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