FAQs

Visit the Remedy Finder for Dogs or for Cats to match your pet's behavior and the probable cause of the behavior to our carefully targeted combination formulas. All formulas are crafted to address the complexity of emotions behind specific behaviors.

NOTE: In some cases, a pet may need more than one formula, to be given on the same day at different times of the day. In multi-animal households, depending on the dynamics, each pet may require his own formula. For instance, if one animal is aggressive, that pet may need Aggression Relief formula, whereas the animal who is being subjected to the aggressive behavior may require Fears & Phobias formula.

See additional information below and in our Case Studies.

There are many times that giving multiple formulas will be beneficial. There are two approaches to understanding this.
  
1. Layered: Think of your pet in the analogy of an onion – with many layers. The outermost layer is ideally the one you want to address first.
   Example: My pet is totally hyper, (needing Hyper Dog formula) and recently he got very frightened by fireworks and has been scared of noises ever since (needing Fears & Phobias formula).
   So, do you give both? Or start with one?
   Solution: Optimally, you want to address the outermost layer, the most recent issue, first – the recent big scare of the fireworks – by giving a course of Fears & Phobias formula until there is no longer an overreaction to loud noises and your pet is back in balance. Then you would begin to use Hyper Dog formula to address the deeper and more long standing issue of hyperactivity.

2. Intertwined: There are times that it is appropriate to give more than one formula during the same period, but at different times of the day.
   Example: My cat used to get lots of attention from my wife and me but now with our new baby, she no longer gets the attention she is used to or needs. She is now very needy, is overly vocal, yowling, and is not herself (Separation Anxiety formula). She even used to sleep on my wife¹s head every night for years, but that has all changed since the baby. We are also concerned about having her adjust to our new son as he is now crawling and trying to grab at her (Adapting to Change formula –­ adjust to all major changes)
   Solution: The situations are intertwined so it is very appropriate to be giving both formulas during the same period. The best way to do this is not to give them at the same time, but to divide the day into parts and alternate the formulas. So consider giving Separation Anxiety 2x/day, perhaps morning and night, and giving Adapting to Change formula 1-2x/day at noon and late afternoon, always putting some time in between doses.

See the description of each formula for more details on dosage, etc.
In general, in Acute scenarios, give appropriate number of drops 2-3x/day until behavior has shifted.

In Chronic scenarios, There are 2 phases:
   - Initial dosing: For approximately 10 days up to 4 weeks, the formula should be given 2-3x/day. The duration will be unique to each animal and depending on how deep-seated the imbalance is.

   - Maintenance period: Once the desired behavior has been attained, it is important to periodically give a dose to provide continued support of the new behavior pattern. The frequency of dosing in the maintenance period will also be unique to each animal. Generally, it is supportive to dose approximately once every 5-7 days for a few months.

In most situations 1-3 times in a day will be perfectly adequate. The only times to consider giving a formula more often would be in periods of great repetitive stress such as ongoing construction noises –­ (Fears & Phobias formula) or traumatic situations like Vet visits, injury, long car rides, or whatever your pet keeps reacting to –­ Acute stresses out of their daily routines (Stress & Trauma Relief formulas* for dogs and for cats). In those cases you can keep dosing until you see improvement, even as frequently as every 10 minutes.

*these are our "go to" Stress and Trauma formulas.  It is highly recommended that you have them on hand for quick relief and support in all stressful situations.

Each bottle has a dropper top. Simply place the number of drops indicated on a little food or water, or on a treat. To add drops to the pet's water, add the number of drops indicated for your pet to 6-8 oz. water, or double the recommended dosage for 12-16 oz water. Your pet only needs to have a few licks from his water bowl to benefit from the formula. Always provide fresh water daily with fresh drops added.

If no food or water is handy, you can put a few drops on your finger and touch the animal¹s nose or apply to their gum line. When you touch their nose with the drops they will automatically lick their nose!

In Acute situations: Results can often be seen with the very first dose! Sometimes 1 or 2 doses may be all that is needed.

For Chronic issues, most commonly, results can be seen in as little as one to two weeks. However, every situation is unique and more or less time may be required. It is important to note that initial dosing and maintenance instructions may vary; please refer to the product label for detailed information.

No, for safety and to preserve the purity of the formula: The dropper is made of glass, and could break in the pet's mouth with a sudden bite or movement. The dropper must remain as clean as possible so as to preserve the contents of the bottle and avoid contamination of the product.

It is not recommended to wash the dropper before returning it to the bottle. The best practice is to simply squeeze the recommended drops on the desired food, treat, or water, without touching the dropper to anything, and then return the dropper top right away to the bottle and seal tightly.

Yes, the formulas are in a base of glycerine and water and taste very sweet. You are welcome to taste the formula yourself they are all completely safe for human consumption.

No. People often think that flower essences are the same as aroma therapy or essential oils. It sounds like this would be true since the word "essences" seems to imply fragrance. But flower essences are not extracts of flowers like essential oils or herbal medicine, but rather are the vibrational signature of the flower. No actual flower part, only the energetic mark of the flower, is transferred to and sustained in a solution of glycerine and purified water. For further information, please see "What are flower essences?"

Our founder, a certified homeopath and flower essences practitioner, has been assisting humans and their pets with all sorts of emotional and behavioral challenges for more than 10 years. One of our main clients is a senior animal behaviorist who was working with us to customize formulas for his clients. We were so delighted with the results that we became determined to make these products available to a wider community of animals and their humans. 

We have focused our efforts on making available formulas that address the most common issues faced by birds, cats and dogs. We will be expanding these offerings over time. 

We would very much like to hear from you as to the behavioral issues you would like to address if you do not see a relevant formula on the site for your pet's behavioral situation.

At this time we do not, however, we may offer this service in the future. Contact us if you are interested. 

Absolutely. Homeopathic medicine can be very effective, but it is important to work with an experienced homeopathic practitioner or doctor. An animal behaviorist and trainers can also be of great help and provide valuable behavioral modification. It may sound bizarre, but there are many stories of animal communicators/pet psychics having great success with helping to shift behaviors. The communicator is apparently able to ask the animal what the real problem is so the caregiver can solve the specific issue causing the behavior. Animal communicators have been gaining in popularity due to their visiblity on TV programs and word of mouth in pet communities.