H'Book Bach Flower Remedies for Animals

Author(s): Enric Homedes

Flower Therapies | Pets & Animals

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.


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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.

Foreword by Dr. Ricardo Orozco. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Who was Dr. Edward Bach?; 1. How to Prepare Flower Remedies for an Animal.; 2. Administering the Flower Remedies to Animals.; 3. Rescue Remedy.; 4. Study of each of the 38 Bach Flowers.; 4.1. Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria).; 4.2. Aspen (Populus tremula).; 4.3. Beech (Fagus sylvatica).; 4.4. Centaury (Centarium umbellatum).; 4.5. Cerato (Ceratostisgma willmottiana); 4.6. Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera).; 4.7. Chestnut Bud (Aesculus hippocastanum).; 4.8. Chicory (Cichorium intybus).; 4.9. Clematis (Clematis vitalba).; 4.10. Crab Apple (Malus pumila).; 4.11. Elm (Ulmus procera).; 4.12. Gentian (Gentianella amarella).; 4.13. Gorse (Ulex europaeus).; 4.14. Heather (Calluna vulgaris).; 4.15. Holly (Llex aquifolium).; 4.16. Honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium).; 4.17. Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus).; 4.18. Impatiens (Impatiens glandulifera).; 4.19. Larch (Larix deciduas).; 4.20. Mimulus (Mimulus guttatus).; 4.21. Mustard (Sinapis arvensis).; 4.22. Oak (Quercus robur).; 4.23. Olive (Olea europaea).; 4.24. Pine (Pinus sylvestris).; 4.25. Red Chestnut (Aesculus carnea).; 4.26. Rock Rose (Helianthemum nummularium).; 4.27. Rock Water.; 4.28. Scleranthus (Scleranthus annus). 4.29. Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum).; 4.30. Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa).; 4.31. Vervain (Verbena officinalis).; 4.32. Vine (Vitis vinifera).; 4.33. Walnut (Juglans regia).; 4.34. Water Violet (Hottonia palustris).; 4.35. White Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum).; 4.36. Wild Oat (Bromus ramosus).; 4.37. Wild Rose (Rosa canina).; 4.38. Willow (Salix vitellina).; 5. Most Frequent Behavioural Problems.; 5.1. Aggressiveness.; 5.2. Separation Anxiety.; 5.3. Jealousy.; 5.4. Coprophagia.; 5.5. Depression/Sadness.; 5.6. Defecation and Urination in Inappropriate Places.; 5.7. Stereotypic Behaviour.; 5.8. Stress.; 5.9. Canine Hyperactivity Disorder.; 5.10. Canine and Feline Filial Imprint.; 5.11. Fear and Panic (phobia).; 5.12. Pseudocyesis (psychological pregnancy).; 5.13. Socialization.; 6. Cases Treated.; 6.1. For Aggressiveness.; 6.2. For Anxiety.; 6.3. For Jealousy.; 6.4. Feline Idiopathic Cystitis.; 6.5. Cophrophagia.; 6.6. Defecation and Urination in Inappropriate Places.; 6.7. Epilepsy.; 6.8. Kidney Failure.; 6.9. Leishmaniasis.; 6.10. Feline Chronic Megacolon and Megaesophagus.; 6.11. For Fear and Panic.; 6.12. Pseudocyesis (psychological pregnancy).; 6.13. Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS).; 6.14. Repetitive Cough and Early Stage Anemia.; 7. Local Applications.; 7.1. Allergies.; 7.2. Pus Lumps.; 7.3. Conjunctivitis.; 7.4. Infection and Abscess of the Anal Glands.; 7.5. Inflammation and Infection of the Third Eyelid.; 7.6. Leishmaniasis.; 7.7. Sores and Burns as a Result of Poisoning.; 7.8. Mastitis.; 7.9. Cutaneous Nodule of Unknown Etiology.; 7.10. Traumatism.; 8. Work Methodology for Animal Shelters: Formulas and Guidelines.; 9. Useful Formulas.; 10. Sterilization. Questions and Answers (By the Altarriba Foundation).; 11. References.; 12. Bibliography. Alphabetical Index.

General Fields

  • : 9781848190757
  • : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • : Singing Dragon
  • : 30 June 2011
  • : 234mm X 156mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Enric Homedes
  • : Paperback
  • : 256
  • : 38 black & white illustrations