Stress reduction - 8 methods - natural medicine for animals

Stress reduction - 8 methods - natural medicine for animals

What does naturopathy help with animals? While most of us know the effects of high levels of stress on our own health, many people never stop to think about whether our animals also suffer from similar stresses. In a busy lifestyle, you may become stressed about traffic, work pressures, finances, world events, or family issues. Although animals' lives are much simpler, they can also be filled with everyday stress.

Many people still believe that animals don't have the same feelings and emotions as us because they don't speak or cry, but that doesn't mean they don't suffer in silence. Trying to understand how your pet feels means imagining life through their eyes. Are they left alone for hours or are they tied up or locked in a closed room without knowing when or if they will be freed?

Horses and other herd animals often experience significant ongoing stress when left isolated from the loss of companionship with their own species.

Dogs and cats can have a lot of stress on them in everyday life. Some of the most common are:

boredom

This is the most common cause of destructive behavior in dogs, such as: E.g. digging, constant barking and general mischief.

loneliness

Due to work commitments, many dogs and cats are left home alone for up to eight hours or longer most days. While many cats will sleep the hour away; Dogs are pack animals and find this particularly difficult. Many learn to cope with this routine, but they never enjoy it.

jealousy

Introducing a new animal or baby into the household can bring up a lot of emotions for some animals. It can be extremely difficult for them to share your attention with another animal or person.

aggression

Aggressive behavior can be due to fear or insecurity. An animal that feels threatened may show aggression to hide this inner fear. Some dominant animals may show aggression towards other animals, but if the aggression is towards humans it should be taken very seriously. Cats often show aggression towards loved ones for no apparent reason, but there is always a reason for this behavior.

Fear or nervousness

The most common fear cats and dogs have is thunderstorms or fireworks, but some animals can be naturally shy around strangers or other animals. Naturopathy helps with animals.

Grief

The loss of a companion(human or animal) can cause sadness in many animals. They may also suffer from grief if they are placed in kennels or catteries while their caregiver is on vacation. They know when you'll return, but they don't always know when or if you'll return.

Fear

Separation anxiety occurs in many dogs who hate being left alone. This can range from mild to quite severe, with some animals experiencing extreme panic when left home alone, even for short periods of time.

frustration

Imagine your frustration at being locked or chained for hours. We all know the frustration of telling someone something when they refuse to listen. Imagine not having the freedom to live your life the way you want. This applies to all species, but especially to those wild animals unlucky enough to live in zoos, circuses and intensively farmed animals.

No real purpose or job

This is especially true for working dogs and other active breeds. While your sweet little Maltese is very happy living life as a companion dog, a Border Collie will feel very lost in the same situation. They must have a purpose, a job to stimulate them. Without this they can become very destructive and misbehaved dogs. Your job can be as simple as that of a guard dog to protect the family home while you are away. However, this can be a very important issue for some dogs.

Love and affection

I would like to think that everyone who shares their life with an animal loves them very much, but unfortunately this is not the reality. Too often people get a dog, cat or other animal as a puppy or kitten for their children. When the sweet little puppy or kitten the kids asked for grows up, the kids do their own thing and mom and dad have the responsibility of caring for an animal they don't have time for. Although these are well-intentioned people, they often do not spend time with the animal or even think much about how the animal is feeling. Unfortunately, I see this far too often.

Be misunderstood

When your cat suddenly attacks you for no apparent reason or the dog chews your brand new shirt off the clothesline out of the blue. They're not necessarily naughty or spiteful, they're trying to tell you something but you're not listening! The hard part may be figuring out what they're trying to tell you, but I don't believe an animal is simply evil or wants to be bad.

Negative emotions have physical effects on the body and animals are no exception. We've all experienced, at some point in our lives, having a lump in our throat before giving a speech or butterflies in our stomach when we're nervous or anxious. These emotions have a very physical impact on the body's functions. The digestive tract is closed, making swallowing difficult. More generally, when these negative emotions occur regularly or continuously, it can certainly affect physical health and is often the leading cause of chronic illness.

Some of the body organs that can be affected by emotional states include:

Fury– Liver or gallbladder

Grief & guilt– Lungs or large intestine

boredom– Liver

Fears & Anxiety– Kidneys or bladder

Lack of love and compassion- Heart

Rejection & loneliness– Stomach, spleen or pancreas

Animals often pick up on their owner's health problems or emotions. It is not uncommon for a highly stressed person to bring in a dog that is also completely stressed. “Whichever comes first, the chicken or the egg”. In most cases, I feel that the personality of the caretaker has an impact on the animals when dealing with their problems.

This replacement also applies to health problems. A client recently brought her dog into the clinic; He suffered from diabetes and heart problems. During the consultation, she mentioned that she might need to take the same medication as she also suffered from diabetes and heart problems. This is by no means an isolated case. Often the carer needs the same resources and vice versa!

Animals can also suddenly show behavioral problems when people get divorced (for example) when they pick up on these emotional issues, as children often do.

Emotional and behavioral problems can have the following reasons:

Past traumas

Physical or emotional abuse can have a devastating impact on well-being at any age. Negative early life experiences can contribute to behavior problems later in life.

Inadequate nutrition

Nutritional disorders and deficiencies can predispose animals to stress more easily than animals fed a balanced natural diet. Naturopathy helps animals become healthy and happy again through and with the right diet.

Poor breeding practices

Some breeders continue to breed animals with very nervous or aggressive personalities.

Allergies and food intolerances

Just as some children are affected by ADD and hyperactivity, some animals can also react to certain foods, which is often the case with animals fed highly processed diets. The most common offenders are preservatives, yeast, sugar, wheat, dairy and eggs. Naturopathy for animals can help.

Lack of attention

Physical contact is just as important for pets as it is for people. Puppies should be well socialized with other dogs to avoid problems as they get older.

Too much attention

Although you can't love an animal too much, it is possible to smother them with excessive fuss, which can lead to insecurities later in life.

Early weaning

Separating animals from their mother too early can limit their social skills and behavior that they would normally learn from their mother. We can provide food, water and love, but this does not compensate for a mother's love and teaching.

When is the right time to break up? This is difficult to answer, but kittens and puppies should ideally stay with their mother for at least 6 – 8 weeks. We recommend giving the following flower essences to mother and young during this time to ease the transition – suckling honey, sweet chestnut and other natural remedies.

Insufficient exercise

Too much energy to burn can cause tension and boredom, and lead to misbehaving dogs.

Be treated like a human and not like a dog or cat

Dogs and cats are not human babies and deserve to be treated as dogs and cats with all the respect that entails.

How can naturopathy for animals help if your dog or cat exhibits any of these negative behavior patterns?

The first step is to find out what the problem is or where the problem is coming from. For most behavioral problems, gentle training methods should be used in conjunction with natural therapies.

Although yoga, Qi Gong or meditation may be ideal for us when we are trying to reduce stress in our lives, these are not viable options for dogs and cats, but other therapies can be used with excellent results. Naturopathy for animals has many positive effects.

• Bewegung ist wichtig, denn wenn Ihr Hund nicht genug bekommt, kann er oder sie zerstörerisch werden und anfangen, den Hinterhof auszugraben oder übermäßig zu bellen. Ein täglicher Spaziergang an der Leine reicht vielen Hunderassen nicht aus. Sie müssen aus gesundheitlichen Gründen und aus gesundheitlichen Gründen mindestens ein- oder zweimal täglich an der Leine laufen können. Einige Hunde benötigen natürlich mehr als andere, wobei arbeitende und sportliche Rassen am aktivsten sind.
• Die Ernährung ist äußerst wichtig für die Gesundheit aller Tiere, insbesondere für Tiere mit Verhaltens- oder emotionalen Problemen. Frische, natürliche Rohkost ist für einen gesunden Geist und Körper unerlässlich. Naturheilkunde bei Tieren ist sehr hilfreich, dies umzusetzen.

"Buddy is a silky terrier who would cower when approached by almost anyone. He was so shy and submissive that it was difficult to take him anywhere as he would often tremble and tremble in fear. Using muscle testing, we determined that his fear, panic and paranoia were related to fear of confrontation. He had to learn to trust, have trust and gain the trust in order to recover from people to be addressed. After sorting out these issues he has become much better and now enjoys meeting people. “ Consultation with the veterinarian Julie Massoni

• Bachblütenessenzen – Ich finde diese besonders nützlich für die meisten emotionalen oder Verhaltensstörungen wie aggressives Verhalten, Ängste jeglicher Art, Schüchternheit, Eifersucht, unberechenbare Verhaltensmuster, traurige oder depressive Tiere. Für Tiere, denen es schwer fällt, sich an ein neues Haus anzupassen, oder zwei Tiere, denen es schwer fällt, miteinander auszukommen. Diese werden am besten in einer kombinierten Mischung aus bis zu sechs Essenzen verwendet, die auf die Gesamtpersönlichkeit des Einzelnen abgestimmt sind. In einigen Fällen können sie auch mit Kräutern kombiniert werden, je nach den benötigten Vorteilen.

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"Tess is a Kelpie x who was extremely aggressive towards the other dog in the household. She was very loving towards her human family but very jealous and hyperactive. She was also afraid of thunder, trips to the vet, lawnmowers and wanted to kill any cats that ventured near. I used a flower essence blend that - Aspen for unknown fears, cherry plum for her uncontrollable ones behavior, verbena for hyperactivity, vine for their territorial dominance, beech and holly for their lack of tolerance. The owner contacted me a month later and said they were working wonderfully. “ Consultation with the veterinarian Julie Massoni

• Pflanzliche Beruhigungsmittel der Naturheilkunde bei Tieren können allein verwendet oder zu einer bestimmten Mischung kombiniert werden, um die Wirkung zu verstärken. Für nervöse oder hyperaktive Tiere können Kräuternerven gewählt werden. Ähnliche beruhigende Kräuter können in einer Mischung für aggressive Hunde verwendet werden, um sich zu beruhigen und zu entspannen. Ich kombiniere im Allgemeinen nicht mehr als 4 bis 6 Kräuter in einer Mischung, wiederum abhängig vom jeweiligen Tier. Kräuter werden am besten in Kombination mit Blütenessenzen verwendet, um emotionale Probleme wie Aggression und nervöse Zustände zu korrigieren.

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"Jack is a 6-year-old male Doberman Oats, chamomile and passionflower with flower essences used for his emotional well-being. After just a few weeks he had remarkably improved his behavior towards strangers and other dogs, which I assumed was fear aggression. “Consultation with the veterinarian Julie Massoni

• Homöopathie ist eine weitere Therapie der Naturheilkunde bei Tieren, die sehr nützlich sein kann, um viele körperliche und emotionale Zustände zu überwinden. Die Mittel werden anhand eines „vollständigen Bildes“ der Persönlichkeit und des Verhaltensmusters des Tieres ausgewählt. Eine gründliche Anamnese wird erstellt, um das am besten geeignete Mittel auszuwählen. Ich benutze oft homöopathische Mittel gegen extreme Nervosität, Trauer, bellende Hunde, territoriales Sprühen und Trennungsangst.

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"It had been 6 months since Toby the cat had died. His girlfriend Bella seemed to be doing quite well at the time, although she wasn't her usual friendly and playful self, she was quite distant from the rest of the family.  After a few doses of homeopathic Ignatia 200c she was back to her old self." Consultation with the veterinarian Julie Massoni

• Die T-Touch-Therapie ist eine von Linda Tellington-Jones entwickelte Technik. Dies funktioniert auf der Ebene der zellulären Intelligenz und kann für alle negativen Verhaltensweisen oder Emotionen verwendet werden. Dies funktioniert, indem alle vier Gehirnwellenmuster aktiviert werden, indem die Körperzellen und die entsprechenden Gehirnzellen dazu angeregt werden, alte Gewohnheiten und Denkmuster zu ändern. Es ermöglicht dem Tier, nachzudenken, anstatt automatisch instinktiv zu reagieren, wodurch diese alten Gewohnheiten gebrochen werden können. Es gibt einige einfache Techniken, die leicht zu Hause erlernt werden können.
• Die Kommunikation mit Tieren erfolgt telepathisch. Wie oft wollten Sie wissen, was Ihr Tier denkt oder fühlt? Es ist möglich, dass Sie diese Technik lernen, und Meditation ist hilfreich, damit Ihr Geist sich von Gedanken befreien kann, damit Sie hören können, was sie Ihnen zu sagen versuchen. Es gibt verschiedene Bücher und gelegentliche Kurse zu Naturheilkunde bei Tieren und diesem Thema mit einer Reihe von Tierkommunikatoren, die jetzt zur Beratung mit Ihrem Tier zur Verfügung stehen. Viele Verhaltens- oder emotionale Probleme können schnell gelöst werden, wenn Sie herausfinden, was Ihr Tier Ihnen zu sagen versucht!

“ If You can gain a lot from listening to your dog. It’s far more important than getting him to listen to you.” * (Kate Wimble)

• Training ist eine der wichtigsten Methoden zur Überwindung von Verhaltensproblemen bei Tieren, und dafür gibt es sanfte Methoden. Es gibt viele Trainer, die diese sanften Methoden mit hervorragenden Ergebnissen anwenden. Beginnen Sie früh im Leben Ihres Tieres mit einem grundlegenden Gehorsamstraining. Es ist nie zu spät, um damit zu beginnen, und auch ältere Tiere können davon profitieren.

To naturally de-stress your pet's life, follow a natural, preservative-free diet and ensure he gets plenty of exercise, rest and relaxation. Naturopathy for animals helps very quickly in most cases. No matter how busy or hectic you may be, spend time with your pet. Set aside regular playtime and outings to keep her happy and feeling great. Basic training is essential for all animals, and this can be fun since most animals respond well to short training sessions. Follow the house rules for dogs and cats. Physical contact is also important. We not only benefit from cuddling, but also from touching.

Many stressed animals are now prescribed mood-altering medications such as Prozac to treat depression, anxiety, eating disorders, phobias and grief, although natural medicine works more effectively and safely in animals. If your animal friend shows signs of an emotional or behavioral disorder, stop and consider why he might be behaving this way and look for safe alternatives before resorting to drugs. These drugs are not a solution to the problem and can harm the animal's health. Although they appear to improve, symptoms return when taken off the medication and are often worse than before.

This article was written byDr. Julie Massoni

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