Several years ago I had been searching for a drug-free way to help my animals become balanced, experience better health, and live harmoniously in my home, and I discovered a miraculous mixture of flower essences in a little bottle called Bach Rescue Remedy.
Rescue Remedy was discovered back in the 1930′s by Dr. Edward Bach, who learned that the energy of plants can gently bring living beings back to a balanced emotional state. By sampling the early morning dew on certain plants Dr. Bach began observing the positive effects this essence had on his moods such as anger, fear, impatience, and anxiety. Over time he discovered 38 essences that assist balance and healing for a variety of emotional issues. Rescue Remedy is a compilation of five of those essences.
When any living being (humans, animals, or plants) is given a remedy, the essence of the plant works to neutralize negative emotional energy, clearing a path to restore a balanced state of well being.
Animals benefit from these essences in amazing ways and the simplest way to help your animal is to use Rescue Remedy – it has an immediate calming effect. Rescue Remedy can be used in any stressful situation such as visits to the vet, if your animal doesn’t like being left alone, and if your animal is having issues adapting to its new surroundings. It is helpful for animals who fear loud noises such as thunder, and it quickly calms a dog who barks excessively or a cat who hisses.
If an animal has been injured, immediate administration of Rescue Remedy will help curtail shock and keep them calm until help arrives. During behavior training, Rescue Remedy will defuse stress and help your animal concentrate on the lessons. And Rescue Remedy will help animals who constantly urinate or spray in unwanted places.
Does your animal lick constantly? Are they territorial? Are they jealous of the baby or other animals? Do they demand attention? Have you rescued an abused animal? Rescue Remedy to the rescue!
The five essences in Rescue Remedy are Impatiens, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum, Rock Rose, and Clematis.
• Simply, Impatiens is for impatience.
• Star of Bethlehem is for abused or mistreated animals or those who have experience trauma or shock.
• Cherry Plum is for loss of self control or an animal who violently scratches.
• Rock Rose is for terror, panic, trembling, and cowering.
• Clematis is for lack of interest in the present and dreaminess, often symptoms of shock.
This special mixture works amazingly fast, is very subtle, and can be taken as many times as needed until your animal is calm. Since Rescue Remedy is not a pharmaceutical there is no interaction with any medications your pet may be taking. It is completely safe.
Rescue Remedy comes in liquid form with a dropper or in a spray bottle, and now there is a liquid Rescue Remedy made specifically for animals as it contains no alcohol. The spray bottle is the easiest and quickest form of application as it can be sprayed directly into the mouth, rubbed into the skin or the paw of an animal. The liquid can also be dropped directly into the mouth or applied to the skin. Ideally, a few drops of the liquid would be added to a small amount of water and sipped, but if water isn’t available the liquid can be applied directly to the skin, a few drops dripped directly into the mouth, or put a few drops on the paw of an animal. And by a few drops I mean two. The essences work from the energy of the plants and a very small amount is sufficient. NOTE: Do not give your animals the Pastilles (lozenges) version of Rescue Remedy. It contains Xylitol which is harmful to pets!
Personally, I use Rescue Remedy on Rosie when I leave the house (a biscuit helps too); always before we go to the Vet; if a large number of people come to the house; and if she just seems anxious.
I always recommend that my fellow rescuers use Rescue Remedy and most of them swear by it since it calms their animals at events and helps get them adopted and into their forever homes.
You can purchase Rescue Remedy at any natural products stores such as Whole Foods. If you have further questions about how Rescue Remedy, or any of the other essences can help your animals, send me an email at petwelfareexaminer@yahoo.com
December 2, 2009 at 5:28 pm
We always have Rescue Remedy in our house…always!