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Greater (Sarasota, Florida, US) on 06/10/2012:
This is a Yay for Bach's Flower Remedy for Pets.
I was happily surprised that this worked so well for my anxious and depressive cat. This was not a cure-all, but it's broken the cycle. I can now play with her, groom her, and give her the proper attention without her whining incessantly, snapping at me, and becoming overstimulated and freaking herself out. Prior to this, it just seemed impossible to do anything at all. This was just what we needed.
It's not a tranquilizer, but somehow it's brought my cat into a new state of overall balance and well being, which I've been able to support through other commonsense techniques.
In short, this has helped one cat with the following conditions:
Allright, will someone please reply; Dr Bach's Rescue Remedy contains XYLITOL which is deadly to dogs and cats, why are some people giving it to pets for anxiety?
EC: We just checked the Bach site and it looks like some of the Bach flower rescue remedies do indeed contain xylitol...You can read the ingredients for each product here: http://www.bachflower.com/rescue-remedy-information/
The ones that list xylitol are: Rescue Night® and Rescue® Pastilles.
For nervousness and anxiety in animals, Dr. Bach's Rescue Remedy, made from flower essences, works like a gem.... one dropperful is quite effective - I have seen even this very small amount work wonders with a nervous horse!
