Inspirational Animal Stories
Two ophaned elephants healing themselves with applied zoopharmacognosy
The captivating stories on how Shimba and Sinya worked via self-medication to resolve emotional and physical trauma.
Shimba - the first orphaned baby elephant I had worked with had been withdrawn due to the loss of his mother. However, when he was offered angelica root and neroli, the changes in his behaviour were profound.
Sinya - is a rescued, orphaned elephant calf. Severely wounded and having been trapped in putrid well water, and attacked by hyena, her prognosis was not good. This video shows how I worked with Sinya and the results that were achieved through Applied Zoopharmacognosy.
As a direct result of this work, the Kenyan Wildlife Service now use green clay powder to help injured animals.
Buster’s Recovery: A Severe Fungal Infection
Buster, was carried into my office by his very worried human mum, following an extended stay at a veterinary hospital. He had spent three days on a drip, with no improvement in his skin puzzling condition, which led to suspicions of severe allergies. For the past several months, his once thick coat had been replaced by severely irritated, raw, bright red skin, which deeply concerned everyone involved.
When I offered German chamomile, Buster selected it. However, when a drop was applied to his skin and didn’t absorb, which indicated that it wasn’t needed topically. Observing Buster’s symptoms, including his head shaking—a potential sign of an ear infection—along with the appearance of his red, raw skin, it led me to suspect a fungal infection rather than allergies, so I offered him dry green clay, which he eagerly licked from my fingers.
Buster also indicated his desire for the clay to be applied topically by relaxing and leaning into the application. As I dusted the dry green clay onto his affected areas, a remarkable transformation occurred—his inflamed skin turned to a normal, light pink before our eyes. His human mum described the experience as nothing short of a miracle. Buster left my clinic happy and perky, with his skin condition completely cleared. The infection didn’t return.Â
Bobby
I work with a highly reactive dog at Bath Cats and Dogs Home. Bobby was destined to be put to sleep.
Watch how the remedies help him to transition to a place of calm and come to terms with his main trigger...men.
Working at a Rescue Centre
Helping with rehoming a puppy that had been abused
A puppy who has suffered from past abuse works with essential oils during an Applied Zoopharmacognosy session with me. This little puppy lost a front leg due to abuse, but was now at a rescue centre waiting to go with a caring family to a 'forever home.'
The young puppy was restless and did not settle until rose otto was offered. It's important to note there is a small time delay after inhalation before it takes effect (rose reduces adrenaline).
In the film, I am working mainly with linden blossom, which is for trust and the young puppy is very clear not to take it away too soon.
Brown Bears and Polar Bears
I am in the Czech Republic and working with brown bears and polar bears.
Cat from a rescue centre
Cats respond exceptionally well to the correct essential oil at the correct dosage which is via inhalation only. It was impossible to get close to Tilly without being swiped. However, within minutes of working with the essential oils for her physical body, such as lemon, bitter almond and birch, she was a transformed cat. It is important to hold the bottle in such a way that the cat will not accidentally touch it when approaching to sniff it.
Pepper - Lethargy
Pepper, a rescue horse at RSPCA Gonsal Farm, Shropshire. When Pepper was in the stable, she only laid down and was lethargic, the cause was unknown. Watch Pepper as she selects remedies to alleviate her symptoms.
Veterinary clinic: Ben wanting topical application to femoral artery
When I was working at MVDr. Martina’s practice, Ben gave a great demonstration, showing where he wanted lemon oil applied. Ben had been suffering from diarrhoea, which subsequently cleared up. When other oils were offered to this area (the femoral artery), he would clamp his leg shut.
