Flower Essences for Animals

Are flower essences safe for my pet?
Flower essences are completely safe for the entire family, including pets. Flower essences work on the energy body, and have no potential for toxicity. There are no chemical components to flower essences other than the brandy which is used as a preservative. There are several ways to administer flower essences that do not involve ingestion and therefore avoid even minimal exposure to alcohol.
Versions of Rescue Remedy (aka Five Flower Formula) are also available with glycerin as a preservative.

Can flower essences be used with Western medicine or other treatments?
Flower essences combine well with other healing modalities and can be added into any kind of health care program. They do not adversely affect any other medicine or treatment.

Can flower essences cure physical illness?
Flower essences do not cure illness, but they do support the animal and help them relax so that medical care or other therapies are better tolerated. The body does a better job of healing itself when stress is reduced.

What are flower essences used for?
Flower essences primarily treat mental, emotional and behavioral issues. They are very effective in alleviating stresses and fears.

How do I give flower essences to my pet?
Flower essences can be given in a number of ways:
put a few drops from the bottle on a treat – if your animal doesn’t like the smell of the brandy you can put a few drops in a glass of water, stir well, then dip a treat in the water and offer
add a few drops in a misting bottle filled with water and mist around the animal, bedding, cage, or room
put a few drops on your hand and pet into the animal’s coat
put drops in the animal’s drinking water (offer new water twice daily)

How do I choose flower essences for my animal?
Most people choose flower essences for their animals based on descriptions of essences found in books or catalogs. I recommend people also ask their animal which essence they would prefer. If you show a few bottles to your animal (one at a time) they will let you know what they want. Usually they will turn away from what they do not want, and turn towards, sniff or otherwise touch the bottle containing the essence they want.

How long do I give the essences?
animal in crisis – give immediately and as often as every few minutes until improved
long term issues – give for 2 weeks and evaluate, change the formula or continue at this time
Be sure to pay attention to your animal – they will often tell you when they no longer need a flower essence by not reminding you when it is time for their next dose or refusing it when offered. If you are giving flower essences in a water bowl, offer two bowls (one with essences, one without) and see which your pet prefers.

How often do I give the essences?
for long term or chronic issues, give twice daily
for acute issues, give four times a day or as often as every few minutes
There is no need to worry about giving essences too often. Some animals respond almost immediately to the essences, and others take a few weeks to a month to show any changes. Pay attention to any behavioral changes. The best way is to take written notes of behaviors and note how often they take place. If there has been an overall reduction of problem behavior over a period of weeks, you know you are on the right track with the essence.

Flower Essences for People

Are flower essences safe?

Flower essences are completely safe for the entire family, including pets.  Flower essences work on the energy body, and have no potential for toxicity.  There are no chemical components to flower essences other than the brandy which is used as a preservative.  There are several ways to administer flower essences that do not involve ingestion and therefore avoid even minimal exposure to alcohol.

Can flower essences be used with Western medicine or other treatments?

Flower essences combine well with other healing modalities and can be added into any kind of health care program.  They do not adversely affect any other medicine or treatment.

Can flower essences cure physical illness?

Flower essences work on underlying emotional states that cause stress.  They do not work directly on any illness, but can help clear issues contributing to dis-ease.

What are flower essences used for?

Flower essences primarily treat mental, emotional and behavioral issues.  They are very effective in alleviating stresses and fears.

How do I take flower essences?

Flower essences can be taken in a number of ways:

• take 2-4 drops directly from the bottle 4 times daily
• put a few drops from the bottle in a glass of water and sip during the day
• drops can be added to a mister bottle and sprayed around the body and immediate surroundings
• apply a few drops to pulse points such as the wrists or temples

How long do I take the essences?

Essences can be taken for immediate issues, or on a longer term basis to aid in personal growth and healing.  Immediate effects can often be noted after a few minutes.  Deeper changes take place over time and can be tracked with practices such as journaling or the assistance of a counselor.