What is Zoopharmacognosy?

Zoo (animal) Pharma (remedy) Cognosy (knowing) pronounced exactly as it’s written.

This is the science of the wild animal kingdom self-medicating. Through evolution & instinct, all animals & insects have the ability to recognise the therapeutic constituents in plants, therefore, taking the initiative to help heal, treat or protect themselves from illness & disease.

Applied Zoopharmacognosy is the process of domesticated & captive animals self-medicating through quality essential oils, herbs & clays – plant & mineral constituents that they would have access to in their natural & evolutionary environments by foraging.

Once selection has taken place by the animal, application can be through inhalation, orally or topically & the animal will know how much of a dose they will need… being in complete control of selecting their remedy, dosage & application. This complimentary therapy can have an amazing effect on helping bring health & wellbeing to your animal in all areas of their lives – behavioural & emotional, physical, end of life transition, illness, surgery, hormones, parasites, injuries & natural wellbeing.

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NOTE: The promotion of complimentary therapies DO NOT serve as an alternative to professional veterinary advice & treatment. Complimentary therapies work in conjunction with appropriate vet care. Contraindications & medications must always be taken into consideration. Any information comes from study, personal experience, client feedback & research.