The Handbook of Bach Flower Remedies for Animals

by Enric Homedes Homedes Bea, Daniel Kai (Translator), Ricardo Orozco (Foreword by)

Overview

Bach Flower Remedies are dilutions of flower material developed by Edward Bach, an English physician and homeopath, in the 1930s. This practical handbook explains how Bach Flower Remedies can be highly effective for treating both behavioural and physical complaints in animals.

Based on strong scientific research and detailed case studies, this book is a comprehensive resource that helps find solutions to common animal health and behaviour issues. The book lists each of the 38 flower remedies, explaining their properties and applications for both animals and humans. It then looks at specific animal ailments including conjunctivitis, allergies and phobias, and demonstrates how these problems can be successfully addressed using flower remedies. Practical advice about how to prepare and administer the remedies is included, as well as guidelines for using flower remedies in animal shelters.

This book will be a valuable addition to the bookshelves of all pet owners, animal shelter workers, vets, ethologists and anyone with an interest in complementary and alternative medicines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781848190757
Publisher:	Kingsley, Jessica Publishers
Publication date:	07/15/2011
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Enric Homedes has been a professional Bach Flower Therapist since 1999 when he trained at the Edward Bach Institute. His professional activity involves therapy and tuition on the application of Bach Flower Remedies to humans and animals, and he is also a canine trainer. He is vice-president of SEDIBAC (The Society for the Study and Promotion of Bach Flower Remedies in Catalonia) and has organized and spoken at numerous congresses and conferences on Bach Flower Remedies.

Table of Contents

Foreword Dr Ricardo Orozco 11

Acknowledgements 13

Introduction 15

Who Was Dr Edward Bach? 17

1 How to Prepare Flower Remedies for an Animal 21

Preparation of a remedy for oral application (second dilution) 21

Preparation of a remedy for local application 22

2 Administering the Flower Remedies to Animals: Direct and Indirect Application, and How to Prepare Concentrate Formulas 27

Direct application 27

Indirect application 29

Concentrate formula 30

3 Rescue Remedy 31

4 Study of Each of the 38 Bach Flowers 33

4.1 Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) 34

4.2 Aspen (Populous tremula) 36

4.3 Beech (Fagus sylvatica) 37

4.4 Centaury (Centarium umbellatum) 39

4.5 Cerato (Ceratostisgma willmottiana) 41

4.6 Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera) 42

4.7 Chestnut Bud (Aesculus hippocastanum) 45

4.8 Chicory (Cichorium intybus) 46

4.9 Clematis (Clematis vitalba) 49

4.10 Crab Apple (Malus pumila) 51

4.11 Elm (Ulmus procera) 53

4.12 Gentian (Gentianella amarella) 54

4.13 Gorse (Ulex europaeus) 56

4.14 Heather (Calluna vulgaris) 58

4.15 Holly (Ilex aquifolium) 60

4.16 Honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium) 62

4.17 Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) 63

4.18 Impatiens (Impatiens glandulifera) 65

4.19 Larch (Larix deciduas) 67

4.20 Mimulus (Mimulus guttatus) 69

4.21 Mustard (Sinapis arvensis) 70

4.22 Oak (Quercus robur) 71

4.23 Olive (Olea europaea) 73

4.24 Pine (Pinus sylvestris) 75

4.25 Red Chestnut (Aesculus carnea) 76

4.26 Rock Rose (Helianthemum nummularium) 78

4.27 Rock Water 80

4.28 Scleranthus (Scleranthus annus) 82

4.29 Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum) 84

4.30 Sweet Chestnut (Castanea saliva) 85

4.31 Vervain (Verbena officinalis) 87

4.32 Vine (Vitis vinifera) 89

4.33 Walnut (Juglans regia) 91

4.34 Water Violet (Hottonia plasters) 93

4.35 White Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) 94

4.36 Wild Oat (Bromus ramous) 96

4.37 Wild Rose (Rosa canina) 98

4.38 Willow (Salix vitellina) 99

5 Most Common Behavioural Problems 103

5.1 Aggressiveness 105

5.2 Separation anxiety 111

5.3 Jealousy: A baby's arrival 113

5.4 Coprophagia 115

5.5 Depression/sadness 117

5.6 Defecation and urination in inappropriate places 118

5.7 Stereotypic behaviour 120

5.8 Stress 121

5.9 Canine hyperactivity disorder 123

5.10 Canine and feline filial imprinting 124

5.11 Fear and panic (phobia) 125

5.12 Pseudocyesis (psychological pregnancy) 130

5.13 Socialization 132

6 A Selection of Cases Treated 137

6.1 Aggressiveness 137

6.2 Anxiety 150

6.3 Jealousy 154

6.4 Feline idiopathic cystitis 158

6.5 Coprophagia 160

6.6 Defecation and urination in inappropriate places 162

6.7 Kidney failure 164

6.8 Leishmaniasis 166

6.9 Feline chronic megacolon and megaoesophagus 168

6.10 Fear and panic 171

6.11 Pseudocyesis (psychological pregnancy) 186

6.12 Feline urological syndrome (FUS) 188

6.13 Repetitive cough and early stage anaemia 191

7 A Selection of Cases Treated by Local Application 193

7.1 Allergies 193

7.2 Pus lumps 195

7.3 Conjunctivitis 196

7.4 Infection and abscess of the anal glands 198

7.5 Inflammation and infection of the third eyelid 200

7.6 Leishmaniasis 202

7.7 Sores and burns as a result of poisoning 204

7.8 Mastitis 206

7.9 Cutaneous nodule of unknown aetiology 208

7.10 Traumatism 210

8 Work Methodology for Animal Shelters: Formulas and Guidelines 213

Treatments addressed to recently arrived animals 214

Treatments for animals leaving the shelter for adoption or foster care 217

Local treatments 221

Specific guidelines for animal shelters 225

9 Useful Formulas 231

Abscesses 231

Colds 231

Conjunctivitis 231

Epilepsy 232

Females in heat 233

Firework celebrations 233

Infection and abscess of the anal glands 233

Inflammation and infection of the third eyelid 234

Learning process 234

Mastitis 234

Otitis 235

Skin allergy 235

Traumatisms 235

Travel sickness (car journeys) 236

Visits to the veterinarian pre- and postoperation 236

Wounds 236

10 Neutering 237

What is sterilization? 237

What is neutering? 237

What is recommended? 238

Why do you want to prevent the animal from enjoying its sexual life? 238

Will you be sad at having your animal neutered? 238

Will my pet put on weight? 239

Will it change its character? 239

Is it good for a female to breed at least once? 239

Do veterinarians suggest neutering in order to make money? 240

What are the health benefits? 240

Is it expensive? 240

Will neutering your pet economically benefit pet shops and breeders? 241

Are we entitled to deprive animals of what nature has given them? 241

My animal is purebred 242

Will it be less of a guard dog? 242

I really want to be present at a birth 242

I want to have offspring from my pet 243

I will be responsible for the offspring 243

No one makes money if I have a litter 244

References 247

Further Reading 249

Index 251

Editorial Reviews

This is a very useful reference for any pet-owner - a must for the book shelf!

Kindred Spirit

I would recommend this book to any naturopath who would like to understand the mental states of patients, and to anyone who has a pet animal. With good instruction from an animal behavioural specialist, to correct the human element of the problem, and a knowledge of the Bach Flower remedies for the animal, a healthy, happy, loved, well behaved pet is virtually guaranteed.

British Naturopathic Journal

Because of their safety and efficacy, these solutions can often be utilized for both humans and pets, relieving issues like allergies, anxiety, and fatigue. In this straightforward, handy guide, Enric Homedes describes common challenges seen in dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals. After describing the properties and uses of all the Bach flowers - noting treatment for both animals and their caretakers- Homedes dives into the most frequent behavioral problems in animals, followed by real-life case studies and advice on treatment options.... The behavioral descriptions are particularly helpful, since they may provide insight into an animal's everyday patterns that an owner might otherwise miss. Also useful, the case study section helps to put these maladies into context, and show that sometimes it takes some tweaking of the flower remedies to get just the right mix.... Because of its breadth of information, Homedes' work will be quite useful for anyone who identifies issues that might be treated with a flower remedy first rather than another trip to the vet... This well-written, very lucid guide to common pet behavioral problems and their treatment deserves to be a go-to reference for any animal owner.

Foreword Reviews

The professional experience of Homedes, partly described in this book, reminds us once again that Bach Flower Therapy is not a matter of faith, but of technical knowledge, of good practice and of method. I hope this work is distributed as widely as it deserves and helps those wonderful beings that offer us everything in exchange for almost nothing: animals.

From the foreword by Dr. Ricardo Orozco

it is evident from this book that Enric Homedes has great experience of using the Bach flower remedies with animals.

The Homeopath

The handbook of Bach Flower Remedies' by professional therapist Enric Homedes is a gem which would be a great addition to any animal lovers' collection of complementary treatment 'bibles'... Enric's love of animals is clear in this beautiful book and in the invaluable guidance for those of us who have rescue animals with a variety of behavioural issues as a result of the stress of being taken into rescue care and then rehomed. He has a deep understanding of psychological and training issues involving dogs, and this is clear in the additional chapters that are included on neutering guidance and the use of the flower remedies specifically in rescue kennels.

Overall, the word 'Handbook' is well chosen for this title, as it is an all-encompassing text for choosing and using the Bach Flower Remedy system to bring greater health and wellbeing to our beloved pets. The emphasis is on explaining and illustrating in a straight forward manner the technical aspects to using the remedies, so it is accessible to all who have an interest in the welfare of animals. I use the remedies regularly on animals, and will continue to do so as I become more and more convinced of the good that they bring to the lives of our pets. A book such as this builds confidence in choosing the right remedies and handling and administering them in the most effective way.

Pet Lovers Digest

This is a most welcome book as in my experience animals respond extraordinarily well to Flower Remedies and it will give confidence to many people who would like to use them on their pets... a valuable addition to the literature on Bach Flower remedies.

Green Spirit Book Reviews