Wednesday, 18 June 2014

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Friday, 6 June 2014

Success for Duke

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Duke has been with the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary since October 2010. He’s had a very hard time in his early years and has a deep fear of people.

He had two sessions with Rachel Windsor-Knott who is a qualified animal therapist specialising in Applied Zoopharmacognosy. The transformation was such that rehoming was now a possibility. Rachel was delighted that Carin and Colin, both Applied Zoopharmacognosists, wanted to give him a home, and continue the work. For the past two days they have been spending time with Duke using their self-medication techniques and will be taking him to their home today where they will give him all the care he needs by letting him have his own space so he can build trust and get acquainted.
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Duke is on his way to his new home.
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Colin, Carin, Rachel and Aaron spent most of this morning keeping him calm until they were happy to transfer him to the car. Once he was on the lead Aaron led him to the car and he jumped up - Aaron didn’t have to lift him at all.

It couldn’t have gone any better.

Note from Carin and Colin:
Duke is enjoying his session with the oils today and had a restful night thanks to applied Zoopharmacognosy. I'm positive he would not have been able to come home with us yesterday if it had not been for the Zoopharm sessions Rachel and Colin completed before his trip north. We can't thank Caroline enough for giving us the gift of Zoopharmacognosy to reassure and support Duke as he transcends his negative experiences in the forthcoming months.

Friday, 4 April 2014

Japanese and South Korean collaborative project


I have just returned from South Korea where I was invited by Michael Huffman as an authority and adviser on applied zoopharmacognosy to a group of distinguished professors and doctors from Kyoto University and Pusan National University.




The aim of our talks was to discuss whether there was a cross over between animal self selection and the investigation of plant based drugs for similar human conditions. In addition to the conference we were invited to tour the facilities of Pusan University and some of the Buddhist temples surrounding Pusan.


Out and about visiting a Buddhist temple


Korean style meal, sitting the floor with Mike, Charles and the rest of the team


Saturday, 22 February 2014

Catnip study at Bath Cats and Dogs Home

We are pleased to reveal the latest trial at Bath Cats and Dogs Home:

Catnip herb vs. catnip powder


 Cats

Catnip herb
Catnip powder
Courtney:
When Courtney first smelt this one she began to purr. She did not show much interest in the herb but did start to eat a little bit after about five minutes.
When Courtney smelt this Catnip she began to purr very loudly and for a long period of time. She was also licking the Catnip for about 30 seconds. Courtney seemed to prefer this Catnip.
Timothy:
Timothy smelt this Catnip first, however didn’t really seem to acknowledge it being there.
Timothy was sniffing this Catnap for about 20 seconds. He licked this Catnip once.
Sweep:
Sweep sniffed this Catnap a couple of times but hardly reacted to it.
Sweep loved this one! He was rolling around in it and licking it off himself for about five minutes. He definitely preferred the powdered Catnip.
Molly:
Molly had no interest in the Catnip herb. She did not go over to it.
Molly was sniffing the powdered Catnip for a long time. She also ingested quite large quantities of it. Molly got very hyper afterwards, playing on her scratching post.
Francis:
Francis smelt this one first then rolled around in it for a couple of seconds. He seemed to prefer this one.
Francis sniffed this Catnip twice and then rubbed his head against it once.
Timmy:
Timmy sniffed this one a couple of times and then rolled around in it for a couple of seconds.
Timmy sniffed and rolled around in the Catnip for about five minutes. He seemed to be much more interested in the powdered Catnip.

Friday, 21 February 2014

How Animals Heal Themselves


Caroline's new book is launched today, and is available from: www.thewildhealthshop.co.uk

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Tuesday, 11 February 2014

The science of animal sentience

WSPA interview with Caroline
(click below to full interview)


Saturday, 11 January 2014

Steve Hill talk at Bath Cats and Dogs Home

20/02/2014 - Talk: Sensory gardens for pets

After building our own gardens at the Home, we share the tips and tricks of creating your own sensory and enrichment garden for your pets – for dogs, cats and rabbits.
Talk starts at 6.30pm, doors open from 6pm. Should be finished about 8.30/9pm
Ticket: £7