For nearly all animals that have human caretakers, virtually everything in their lives is at their owners mercy and out of the animal’s control. What happens then is that the owner’s predominant emotions and responses become the guidance mechanism for the animal as to when they need to experience any of the 5 Freedoms below. […]
How Do I Choose A Flower Essence Range?
Starting from the early seeds of the Bach flower range, it is now thought that there are over 400 other ranges of flower essences. It is from the Bach flowers that most of other flower pioneers have found their inspiration. Having tried the Bach flowers out of curiosity and perhaps emotional need, they too realised […]
How To Use Flower Essences With Animals
People are often unsure of how to use flower essences with animals and have lots of questions. Here, I am addressing the ones that I hear most often: Are Flower Essences safe for my pet? In over 80 years of use there has not been a single adverse reaction recorded. Flower essences are hypoallergenic and […]
Treating Autism In Dogs With Flower Essences
This is the first in a 2-post mini-series on treating autism in dogs. Make sure to also read Part 2, a very interesting case study: Flower Essences and Autism in Dogs – Case Study As with children, here in the UK, there has been a big increase in the number of dogs with autism. I […]
Meet Caroline Thomas, Hoof and Paw Holistic Therapies
Caroline Thomas is the founder and owner of Hoof and Paw Holistic Therapies in Essex, England. Cattie: I met Caroline several years ago when she was the featured practitioner in the Bach Flower Remedies post we collaborated on on Animal Massage Guide. We have stayed in touch, and Caroline has since shared a very moving story […]
Offering Reiki To Sheep
Many people would be surprised to learn that practitioners of alternative and complementary medicine not only focus on people’s pets, but also wildlife, zoo, and farm animals. It’s important to not forget about them, or take them for granted. They are living beings with feelings and emotions just like us, and deserve to be treated […]