Rescue Remedy
Because Animals Have Emotions Too
The Bach Flower Remedies are 100% safe for animals
Animals have emotions too. They feel fear, anger, jealousy, depression, happiness and joy just like us.
The Bach Flower Remedies are able to help our animals when they have negative emotions. Just as they help us when we are emotionally out of balance.
The Bach flower Remedy most commonly used for pets is called Rescue Remedy. Unfortunately, we are not able to ask our pet why it acts depressed. However, we do know if our pet misses a friend or gets overly excited around new people. That is how we select the correct remedies for our animals. In addition to Rescue Remedy, there are other Bach Flower Remedies that, in combination, can address a number of emotional imbalances. Bach Flower Remedies work wonders for animals that are impatient, fearful, have been through a traumatic situation, have fear of thunder and fireworks or do not feel themselves. Look at the chart below. There, you will be able to find the correct remedy for your pets situation.
By looking at our pet’s environment and their personality we can determine which combination of these Bach Flower Remedies is best for your pet.
Directions on how to give the Bach Remedies to animals:
Rescue Remedy can be rubbed on the animals gum, ears or paws as needed. You can also add 2 drops to their drinking water.
To make a treatment bottle, get a 30ml/1oz mixing bottle and add 2 drops of each Remedy. You can combine up to 6 or 7 Remedies in a single treatment bottle.
As an optional preservative, you can add 1 tsp of vegetable glycerin. Then fill the bottle with water.
From this mixture give your pet 4 drops, 4 times a day until it feels better. You can also add 1 drop from each remedy to your pets drinking bowl, or rub a little on their paws or ears 4 times a day.
| INDICATION | BACH REMEDY | OUTCOME |
| Vague or unaccountable fears. Appearing agitated for no apparent reason | Aspen | Provides a sense of security and fearlessness so they may face challenges and difficulties more easily |
| Intolerance toward animals, people, events and situations | Beech | More tolerant of other animals and people |
| A loss of self-control, violently scratching itself | Cherry Plum | A self-controlled animal |
| Repeated unsuccessful behavior patterns, doesn’t learn from past mistakes | Chestnut Bud | Allows the animal to learn from experience so it can move on in life and not repeat the same mistakes |
| Possessive in nature, very territorial. Manipulatively loving to keep control | Chicory | A more unselfish, self-assured, loving animal |
| No apparent interest in the world around them: animals who sleep all the time, have trouble paying attention, or seem to live more in a dream than in the present | Clematis | Enables the animal to develop a more lively interst in the world around them and enjoy and participate in life |
| Obsessive cleanliness, fastidiousness; excessive grooming. Pets with rashes | Crab Apple | An animal that is more relaxed, accepting itself and its imperfections. It has a cleansing effect. |
| Overwhelmed by a sense of responsibility froma temporary circumstance: abadoning their litter | Gentian | Restores confidence, positive outlook and coping capabilities in the animal |
| Overly concerned with companionship. Constant barking | Heather | A pet that does not need to be the center of attention |
| Jealousy of other animals or a new baby in the home. Angry growling, hissing, barking, snapping or unprovoked attacks | Holly | An animal that is more compassionate and willing to share with other animals |
| Homesickness or over-attachment to the past. Loss of owner or home | Honeysuckle | Animals become self-assured, adjust to its new home or environment. (May also need Walnut) |
| Lethargy or lack of enthusiasm to go anywhere, but once engaged in an activity or game is fully involved | Hornbeam | Restores vitality, enthusiasm, and spontaneity. (May also need Wild Rose) |
| Impatient and seeming to have boundless energy; can’t wait to go for a walk or rushes ahead | Impatiens | Animals become more patient |
| Lack of self-confidence or avoiding situations where they have to perform | Larch | Boosts self-esteem, cofidence and determination |
| For fears; afraid of lightening, visits to the vet. May shake or shiver when confronted. Shy and timid animals | Mimulus | Animals become more confident and couragious, can enjoy life without fear |
| Exhaustion, fatigue due to overwork: for working animals or those involved in racing, competitive events or shows | Olive | A restoration of strength and vitality. (Always ensure proper nutrition as well) |
| Terror, panic-stricken: body trembling, cowers or runs away | Rock Rose | Restores courage and calmness |
| Animals who can’t make up their mind; any swinging behavior pattern (eats/doesn’t, sleeps a lot/no sleep) | Scleranthus | Results in a more decisive and balanced animal |
| Abused, mistreated in the past. Trauma or shock | Star of Bethlehem | Neutralizes the effects of shock or trauma |
| Enthusiastic, always want to be involved, high strung | Vervain | Assists animals to be more calm and able to relax |
| Authoritative, dominant even over their owners | Vine | Allows animal to be determined not domineering |
| For any period of change | Walnut | Helps the animal ease into its new surroundings or situation |
| Unfriendly, stand-offish: do not invite or welcome cuddles, petting or obvious affection | Water Violet | Produces a compassionable and sociable animal |
| Loss of sense of direction or purpose; especially good for working or show animals who are being retired | Wild Oat | Restores ambition and sense of purpose for the animal (may also need Walnut) |
| Lack of energy, enthusiasm: submissive and disinterested | Wild Rose | Creates a lively interest in life |
| Stressful situations: visits to the vet, being left alone, adapting to new surrounding. Fear of loud noises, such as firework and thunder. Excessive barking or hissing | Rescue Remedy | Immediate calming effect |