Zoopharmacognosy, as a complementary therapy, involves offering choices of essential and macerated
oils, and dried plants to animals. Animals will utilise the plant extract as they need it; via inhalation, ingestion
or sometimes topically (depending where the substance is going to have the greatest effect).
The animal is able
to make that choice due to changes in their body chemistry which makes the substances they require smell or taste appealing.
When they have had enough, the smell or taste will become unappealing, so they will lose interest. In this way, animals
cannot overdose on pure raw plant oils and powders. However, education is required for the person offering these choices,
so that are aware of the types of oils and plant extracts that are appropriate to offer, and understand the method of application.
This method has been shown to help a wide variety of issues including behavioural problems, anxiety, respiratory
problems, pain, arthritis, injury repair, infection, digestive problems, skin problems and more.
Jo has used
this method extremely effectively with champion show cats, Crufts qualifiers and advanced event horses amongst others.
Jo runs introductory workshops in Zoopharmacognosy. This educates people in innate behaviour, body language
communication and some of the most popular oils and dried plants to help animal health and well-being.
