Animal Practitioner

Animals have emotions just like we do, sometimes they can feel anxious, frightened, irritable and overwhelmed with events around them. In fact, animals and humans have a biology of stress that is remarkably similar. Recently in the field of animal welfare, behavioural scientists have been looking at the heart rate, blood pressure and certain hormones in the blood of stressed humans and comparing them with those of a potentially stressed animal. Through this research we are now a lot closer to understanding an animal’s suffering or unhappiness than we have ever been. Today’s world can put a lot of stress onto our animals and so it makes sense that this stress can be a source of some of their behavioural problems. Early experiences can also have a huge impact on how an animal will behave as it grows and develops.

“The art of camouflage! Bucket, our cat, snoozing in the sun on our son’s bed”

 

As a Registered Practitioner I work with clients who having experienced the wonderful benefits of the flower remedies, ask me to treat their pets too. I wanted extend my knowledge and understand more about animal behaviour. In June 2008 I continued my professional development and went to study at the Natural Animal Centre. www.naturalanimalcentre.com my tutor, Heather Simpson, a leading animal behaviourist who runs the Centre with her husband Ross, is accredited by The Bach Centre www.bachcentre.com. In December 2009 I qualified as a Bach Foundation Registered Animal Practitioner. You can find me listed on the Bach Foundation www.bachcentre.com International Registers for both humans and animals.

 

The Natural Animal Centre taught me how an animal copes in their natural environment with living in the modern world and how to use that knowledge of natural animal behaviour alongside the application of Bach Flower Remedies. A simple example would be, when a dog owner says “My dog doesn’t like me leaving him alone in the house and scratches the door to bits every time I go out”. Their dog isn’t shredding the door out of malice or mischief, the dog may be just plain fearful! Flower Remedy therapy is highly specialised and so this deeper understanding enables me to select the appropriate remedy for any creature’s negative behaviour issues. All animals are individuals, and so I make up individual remedies for any animal who may need them. Many insurance companies now cover complementary therapies for your animals. Please check your policy for details.

 

"Bran, my English Pointer sporting a snow beard, December 2009"

 

 

Since using Bach Flower Remedies on animals, including my own pets, I have been delighted with the results. To work with a pet owner and watch their pet’s personality grow and regain emotional equilibrium is rewarding for all. I am also a Reiki Master and this too can be used to help any animal who requires additional support alongside the remedies.

 

The remedies are natural and safe for animals, and can be used alongside any medical treatment or healing technique. They are a complementary medicine and not a substitute for veterinary treatment. I only work under veterinary referral. Your vet is responsible for the health and welfare of your pet. If you have any concerns regarding your pet’s health you should always seek your vet’s advice.