How to easily help pets get rid of fear, sadness, or tension
One of the Native American proverbs says:
"Be thankful for animals - they are the source of your strength."
No matter what kind of animal companion we have at home, we are blessed with a huge gift.
Pets bring us joy by waiting for us at the door every day when we return from work.
They bring us happiness when they learn one of our commands or when they keep us company during moments when we don’t feel our best. Just a glance into their eyes brings us peace of mind.
These faces may seem silent, but they are not.
They have their emotions, just like us humans. They can experience fear, anxiety, stress, uncertainty, or sadness. These emotions can be caused by various experiences.
It could be a change of owner, moving homes, or the loss of a family member. Poor treatment by a previous owner also plays a significant role, and a pet may create a block based on an attack from another animal or a traumatic veterinary procedure.
Perhaps you’ve noticed that your dog walks around restlessly, stopped eating, refuses long walks they once enjoyed, or has started behaving differently than usual. In that case, be alert because this could be a manifestation of strong emotions they don’t know how to handle.
What are our four-legged companions experiencing?
They might feel nervous and stressed every time their owner leaves them in the morning to go to work.
This may be because they got used to your constant presence during your illness or while working from home, and now they feel lonely.
We know of many dogs who got used to the company during the pandemic, and now that everyone is back in schools and offices, they are sad and even howl during the day.
A dog can also experience fear of water, larger dogs, thunderstorms, lightning, or a visit to the vet. Maybe your dog hates water because of a trauma from when it was a puppy and fell into a river, getting completely submerged. It feels nervous whenever it sees the vet, trembling and even urinating because of past procedures.
We also encounter cases of deep grief. A dog may refuse to eat, go for walks, or is sad because of the death of its owner or the moving away of a family member, usually a child going to college.
Unusual behavior can also be observed in dogs from shelters or puppy mills.
It may happen that the environment wasn’t pleasant for them or they even experienced discomfort, hunger, or mistreatment.
In such a case, healing the dog's psyche is not only about gentle handling but also resolving their traumatic experience using Bach essences.
In addition to experiencing their own emotions, animals can also mirror emotions
not only from other animals but also from humans. For example, dolphins and elephants are known to respond to the emotions of others.
Empathy has been observed in some animals, such as when an individual reacts to the stress or pain of another animal.
Pets may exhibit nervousness, restlessness, sadness, and other emotions that they sense from their owners.
One solution to unusual behavior in your four-legged friend could also be to turn your attention to your own troubles and find a solution first and foremost for yourself.
Those who keep cats at home have surely experienced the situation where it is the cat that can often tell the person exactly what it needs.
You just need to listen carefully and observe their behavior and emotional responses.
If your cat is restless and you're wondering how to calm it down, it is likely already giving you an answer: through its behavior, it clearly shows that something is bothering it and it needs a change.
This could be related to the place and the choice of bed. Cats especially need their safe spot and a resting place to be ready for a night’s hunt.
Just like humans, pets can be very sensitive to noise, need a routine, and most importantly, a kind embrace from their owner, which should be available when they need it.
If you’ve understood your pet’s emotions and tried to take steps to make it feel better but no change is happening, then the problem may be much deeper, and it’s okay to try a different approach.
In this case, Bach essences can help, as they are very effective in removing psychological blocks, releasing tension and stress, or dissolving grief.
M.E.G therapy dr. Bach - Acute crisis - SOS drops help immediately calm turbulent emotions in dogs, cats, and all animals and humans. For immediate calming, for example, during fireworks, thunderstorms, or sudden shock, the Acute Crisis SOS Drops are highly suitable.
You can choose from pre-prepared blends for specific problems or have M.E.G therapy dr. Bach - Customized drops specifically for your four-legged friend.
Alongside children, pets are the ones who show us that Bach Flower essences work and are not placebo, because changes are visible very soon, and animals are among the most sincere creatures in the world.