The Comfort Blend ~ for Animals

testimonials for the Comfort Blend

We had a dog, 'Grendel', with a multitude of problems, including sensitive skin, nervous aggression, fear of other dogs, demanding, hating adults but adoring babies! ...We had to put her in Kennels for 10 days. ...We were told that, while we were away, she didn't pine as much as previously and didn't seem as fazed by the other dogs around her - she has definitely improved in these areas. Grendel has begun to socialise with dogs we meet on walks ...she is calmer and more placid in the home.
G Travis, Norfolk

Murphy just isn't the same dog. He's improved so much.
J Hopkinson, Chippenham, Wiltshire

'Caesar' was an incredibly timid cat [at the RSPCA rescue centre, Norwich] who had experienced a very limited outlook on life prior to coming to the cattery. He would not eat for days. ...he was eventually rehomed but spent most of the day hiding under the duvet and being aggressive to humans, so he was put on 'Comfort' Blend. ...within a short period he stopped hiding and would come looking for food and attention. He is now happily settled in his new home.
R Anderson, RSPCA Branch Manager

'Hiss' (the rescue cat) became a new boy after taking the drops and happily went off to his new home. Quite amazing. Thank you so much.
R Anderson, RSPCA Branch Manager

We highly recommend your blends for our rescue animals ...quite amazing!
R Anderson, RSPCA Branch Manager

I am writing to tell you how pleased I am with your 'Comfort' Blend for pets. My dog has recently had pups and as well as the 'Relax' Blend (at birth) all the pups were rehomed with a bottle of 'Comfort' [to help with adjusting to new home/owners]. They have all settled into their homes extremely well, and are becoming confident, happy animals - Thank you.
Ms M Cassell, Norwich

I am writing to you to express my sincere thanks and gratitude for helping my bitch, whom last year suffered what I can only describe as a nervous breakdown, brought on by the loss of her 2 kennel mates and a severe phantom pregnancy, Jordan refused to eat anything and it got to the point where we had to put food through the feeder and literally force feed her. She had given up on life itself. We visited our vet on numerous times, he was at a complete loss as to what to do next medically (there was nothing physically wrong). We carried on like this for 6 months until I stumbled across your website. You sent me some remedies and they have cured my girl. She no longer refuses food, she stands proud with confidence and now she plays - my girl is back to being happy once again. I cannot thank you enough.
T Cherry, Cumbria

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tips for helping to address Separation Anxiety

We have a number of tips to help pets who suffer form separation anxiety or who become distressed when they are left ‘home alone’ (e.g. while their owner is at work).

It is important to understand that dogs are essentially pack animals and therefore find it distressing to be left alone, in their minds – separated from their pack. For dogs that pine, whine, howl or are destructive when you leave them alone, our desensitization programme can help to give your pet a sense of calm when they are separated from their human family or you; their owner (pack leader). However this programme takes time and effort and, for best results, must be done with consistency, commitment and in conjunction with the COMFORT Blend.

DESENSITISATION PROGRAMME

Throughout this programme administer COMFORT as per instructions (see above).

On day one you should briefly leave the house through the front door (or the usual door you leave through). Stay outside, out of sight/smell/sound for ONE minute. Always make sure your pet sees you leave. Don’t make a fuss of them before leaving, just say: “stay there” (or similar).

When you return DON’T make a fuss of your pet, just give them a quick pat/stroke on the head and carry on with your business as normal. Repeat this 3-4 times per day for 3-6 days (or longer if you’re able).

This is teaching your pet that when you go away you always return soon, and it’s no big deal. Also by not ‘fussing’ your pet or using excited noises upon greeting your pet you’re also not sending the mixed message that your are relieved to be home; back to the “safety” of your pack (your pet) and “away from danger”. This will help your pet to not worry that you are in danger while apart from them.

On day 4-5 start to lengthen your absences by increments of 1-2 minutes so that you are eventually away from the house for approximately 20 minutes in one go. Also, put on your coat when leaving. You should do this for 2-4 days (or longer if you’re able). During this period you should make sure that the house is completely empty of ALL humans while you are out of the house. Remember – DON’T make a fuss of your pet upon returning.

Repeat the absences of 20 minutes several times, over several days. Also leave the radio on at a fairly quiet, yet clearly audible level (we recommend a nice, gentle MOR/talkie station like BBC Radio 2!).

Now the time has come when you have to leave your pet for a much longer period (e.g. while you’re at work).

Many dogs are destructive when left alone because, not only are they distraught, but they are bored. They need to be distracted/occupied. Because of this we advise that you purchase a toy that you can fill with tasty treats (special toys for this specific purpose can be bought from pet shops). Place a few dried treats inside the toy that will be difficult for the dog to get at. If your pet isn’t interested in the ‘food stuffed toy’ try also smearing some very, very tasty pate (or similar) just inside one of the openings. Only give them this special treat when you have left them alone, don't leave it hanging around the house while you're there.

At this point it is important to mention that we recommend that you never leave bowls of food (that’s usually dried) for your dog to eat from as-and-when they like (unless you have been advised to do so by your vet). We recommend that you feed your dog their main meal once a day (or split into 2 feeds per day). In the natural world one of a dog’s (or their ancestors; wolves) main motivations is hunting for food. Obviously we can’t replicate this with most domesticated animals (or in our society) but we can do our best to imitate this closer by feeding once or twice a day, and not having food ‘on tap’. For a dog the excitement of getting their main meal is not only healthier for their intestines but it also creates an appetite and is therefore healthier for their mindset. Feeding dogs in the way we advise will also make the ‘food stuffed toy’ technique more effective.

So, when you have to leave your dog for a very long period (e.g. while you’re at work), turn on the radio, leave them with the ‘food stuffed toy’ and say a brief “stay there” (or similar). Leave your dog in exactly the same way as you did when you left them for just 1 minute, i.e. don’t be tempted to make an extra fuss of them!

It is also important that your pet has plenty of vigorous exercise every day. They should be walked an absolute minimum of 2 times per day for at least 20 minutes each session. In an ideal world they should be allowed to run ‘off the lead’, if this is safe to do, and they have been trained to ‘come’ (did you know that a Sheepdogs have been specifically bred to run up to 80 miles per day!). It has been shown that if a pet is tired out by exercise then they are less likely to be distressed or suffer from ‘separation anxiety’ when left home alone.

If you have assuredly tried these techniques and finished the bottle of COMFORT and your pet is still distressed, we recommend you try our Consultation Service. Our qualified practitioner will prepare a bottle of essences that are specially chosen to help address the specific and individual needs of your pet. Using this service can also help to ‘diagnose’ the root of the problem.

Note: If you have a particularly distressed, neurotic or obsessive dog who is having more difficulty adapting to your absences, we recommend you try also administering the RELAX blend (while still giving them the COMFORT Blend) to their water supply and to the contents of the ‘food stuffed toy’ while you’re away.

For FREE advice please ring our helpline: 07000 785337 (this is not a premium rate number; calls are charged at your normal rate).

Key Words for the Comfort Blend
Abandoned Abused Adjusting Alone Angst Anguish Bereavement Cattery	Changes Deserted Disruptive Distress Fear Forlorn Grief Homesick	Home alone Howling Ill-treated Isolated Kennels Lonely Lonesome Loss	Maltreated Mistreated Neglected New companions New home New owners Overwhelmed	Pining Re-homed Re-located Rescue animals Separation anxiety Solitary	Sorrow Tension Torment Trauma Upset Whining

Ingredients (includes)
Name of Plant (energy signature of:)	Used to help address (feelings of:)
Cotula anthemis	Emotional turmoil / Distress
Lonicera caprifolium	Bereavement / Pining
Chicorium intybus	Clingy / Abandonment / Neediness
Synapsis arvensis	Sadness / Anguish
Achillea millefol	Loneliness / Neglect / Forlorn
PLEASE NOTE: The list of above ingredients is for reference purposes only. Creature Comforters UK have carefully formulated this list of combined ingredients for our exclusive use in this context. Flower Essences are a natural complementary therapy, they are not a substitute for qualified medical care. Disclaimer.
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