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jealousybereavementend of lifespay/neuterLitter box avoidanceto name only a few.A simple Internet search will help you find a wide array offlower essence brands, all of which can be effective in helpingyou resolve your dog’s (or other pet’s) emotional challenge.Still can’t decide? Try using your own intuition, a pendulum, orenlist the aid of a trusted and reputable animal communicator.People have often found that using an essence based on aname that resonates with them is effective in treating theiranimal’s condition.Using Flower Essences with Other TherapiesIf you like, taking the essence yourself along with your pet is agreat way to bond with him or her.If your pet does not consume the whole bowl of water, theessences will still be effective.If your pet does not drink from a water bowl, you can placea few drops in food, or rub a drop into the paw pads or ear.Do not use flower essences in aquariums.You may place a few drops into the toilet bowl if that’s theonly place (and it is for some!) your pet will drink from.Flower essences may be used in communal pet bowls withoutnegatively affecting other pets.Do not use more than two formulas or three single essences atonce. Often if you hit the root of the problem with one essence,other symptoms will clear up as well.Be sure to store the bottle out of sunlight in a cool, dry place.Refrigeration is not necessary.Flower essences can be used in conjunction with other therapiesand do not interfere with medications or homeopathicremedies. If you are working with a Homeopath, do ask abouttrying a flower essence. Often your homeopathic vet may eitherrecommend an essence or ask that you not use one, inorder to determine if your homeopathic remedy is having itsdesired effect. Using too many protocols may muddy the waters.Flower essences are supported by balancing methods ofhealing, like Reiki, which also does not interfere with medicationsor other medical protocols.Administering Flower EssencesAdministering flower essences is easy, yet instructions are oftenomitted from bottles and other packaging.Often, flower essences like Bach’s Rescue Remedy, are used asa first aid measure in an emergency situation. Rescue Remedycan be used after an injury or traumatic event, or before a carride or trip to the vet. Homeopathic remedies are also used insimilar ways, for instance in the case of bee stings, or a case ofpoison ivy. While highly effective when used in this way, usingflower essences, like homeopathic remedies, based on specificissues and over an extended, regular period of time can yieldlong lasting or permanent results.This list is by no means complete but is intended as a startingpoint for those interested in finding out more about floweressences. Flower essences are manufactured on every continentof the world. 1. Tap the bottle against the palm of your hand to potentizethe solution. This is similar to the succusion method used forbottled homeopathic remedies.2. Add 2-5 drops to your pet’s water bowl each time youchange the bowl.3. Use until the bottle is gone.Beth Lowell is a Reiki teacher/practitioner and natural remedyconsultant whose practice focuses on animals. She lives in Morristown,New Jersey.www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com September/October 2010 | 23