Your Questions About Flower Essences for Pets, Answered

Everything you want to know before you order — how they work, what makes them safe, and what to expect for your pet.

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Flower essences are a natural, non-sedating way to support anxious pets. If you have a question that isn't covered here, email our parent company: support@customessenceblends.com

Why don't flower essences have a smell?

Because they are not oils or herbs.

They are energetic extracts.

This makes them completely unscented with nothing to overwhelm sensitive noses.

That is why our blends have no fragrance to overwhelm your pet.

Why are flower essences different from essential oils or herbs?

Flower essences contain no plant oils, no scent compounds, and no aromatic molecules.

They are made by infusing flowers in water to capture their energetic imprint.

This is especially important for cats and fish.
Cats are highly sensitive to aromatic compounds and essential oils can be genuinely dangerous for them.

Oils and scent compounds can harm aquatic life.

Flower essences are entirely unrelated to essential oils or aromatherapy products of any kind.

Completely odorless, oil-free, and safe for all species.

Do flower essences contain allergens?

Flower essences are highly diluted preparations and are generally considered safe for pets with allergies.

The process of creating flower essences involves such extensive dilution that the risk of triggering allergic reactions is minimal.

Every Calm Animal Solutions blend contains just three ingredients: vegetable glycerine, filtered water, and custom chosen flower essences. No preservatives, no artificial ingredients, no fillers, no oils, no scent compounds.

If your pet has known allergies or sensitivities, check with your vet before introducing any new product.

How is this different from Bach Rescue Remedy?

Bach Rescue Remedy is one of the most recognized flower essence blends in the world and has introduced many pet parents to what flower essences can do. It contains five essences formulated for general stress and acute upset. For many situations, it helps.

Catherine's blends go further.

Working from the full Bach flower essence library and beyond, she selects essences specifically for your pet's individual emotional patterns through animal communication.

If Rescue Remedy has helped but has not fully resolved what you are seeing,

a custom blend made specifically for your pet is the natural next step.

Individual results vary.

Is this backed by vets?

Flower essences are generally considered safe and are often used alongside veterinary care.

VCA Animal Hospitals describes them this way: "Flower essences are extracts from various types of flowers that are used to balance emotions. In animals, they are used to relieve emotional stress and anxiety."

VCA also confirms flower essences are used in cats, dogs, horses, fish, birds, and other animals.

While not a prescription, they can complement the training or medical support your vet recommends. Always let your vet know what you are using.


— Source: VCA’s “Know Your Pet: Flower Essences,” a veterinarian-written resource.


American Holistic Vet Med Association (https://www.ahvma.org/what-is-holistic-veterinary-medicine/)

How do you know which essences to use?

Each blend is customized through Catherine's animal communication process.

She listens to your pet's concerns directly, then selects the essences that best fit their specific emotional needs.

No two blends are identical.

How fast will I see results?

Many pet parnts report noticeable changes within the first week.

Individual results vary.

Pets with longstanding emotional patterns may take a little longer.

If you are not seeing a shift at 3 weeks, schedule your complimentary check-in (schedule if you need support).

Will my pet need this forever?

Most pets show lasting improvements with 1 to 2 bottles.

Some pet parents choose to continue with our Always Calm monthly blends to support their pet through normal ongoing stressors like holidays, moves, or household changes.

Are flower essence blends safe with medications or supplements?

Yes.

Flower essences contain no oils, herbs, or active compounds that interact with medications or supplements.

Safe to use alongside any veterinary treatment.

Always consult your vet if you have specific concerns.

What if I have more than one pet and only one is anxious? 🐈‍⬛ 🐕 🐦‍⬛ 🐟

Do you have four cats, two dogs, a bird and a fish? 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛ 🐕 🐕 🐦‍⬛ 🐟

It is completely fine to add your blend to a communal water bowl or mist shared sleeping and eating areas.

You may actually notice faster results when the whole household has access.

A fellow animal communicator once ordered a blend for one of her three dogs and added it only to the kitchen water bowl. She noticed all three dogs started drinking exclusively from that bowl. When she asked them why, their answer was simple. "We want the good water."

What if I wait to order?

All blends are custom-made one pet at a time.

Spots are limited each week, so the sooner you order, the sooner your pet can start feeling calm and safe.

How long does it take to process my order?

All orders are processed within 3 to 5 business days after receiving your order confirmation email, excluding weekends and holidays.

You will receive a notification when your order has shipped.

Do you ship internationally?

Please email support@customessenceblends.com (our parent company) for your international shipping rate calculation.

What is your refund policy?

Because all blends are custom-made, once an order is filled we are unable to offer refunds, returns, or exchanges.

If you are not seeing a shift at 3 weeks, schedule your complimentary check-in (schedule if you need support).

🐾 Every bottle is custom-made in North Carolina to help anxious pets feel calmer, safer, and more connected — starting in days, not months..

Individual results vary.

🐾 Every bottle is custom-made in North Carolina to help pets

feel calmer, safer, and more connected — starting in days, not months.

Individual results vary.

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Quick Guides for Dog Parents

Not sure where to start? These guides help you match your dog's behavior to the right blend.

My dog was rescued or adopted. Which blend do I order?

My dog has separation anxiety. Which blend do I order?

My dog is scared of thunderstorms. Which blend do I order?

My dog is leash reactive. Which blend do I order?

My dog struggles to focus during training. Which blend do I order?

My dog has travel anxiety or car anxiety. Which blend do I order?

My dog won't stop barking. Which blend do I order?

Didn't see a match for your dog's anxiety? Our quiz can help guide you to the right blend.

Take our quick quiz to find out which blend fits your dog.

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Quick Guides for Cat Parents

Not sure where to start? These guides help you match your cat's behavior to the right blend.

My cat stopped using the litter box and I don't know why. Which blend do I order for litter box problems?

My cat hides and won't come out from under the bed. Which blend do I order for fearful cats?

Hiding from fear and hiding from conflict are two different blends, our guide helps explain the difference.

Guide for natural calming remedies for cats that hide from fear or conflict for help choosing the right blend.

Individual results vary.

My cat bites, scratches, or attacks without warning. Which blend do I order for aggressive cats?

My cats don't get along and keep fighting. Which blend do I order for cats in conflict?

My cat cries and meows excessively when I leave. Which blend do I order for cats with separation anxiety?

My cat won't stop licking or pulling out fur. Which blend do I order for cats that overgroom?

My cat seems anxious all the time. Which blend do I order for nervous cats?

My cat is stressed since I brought home a new cat. Which blend do I order for territorial cats?

I got a new dog and now my cat is hiding and acting out. Which blend do I order for cats afraid of dogs?

My rescue cat is still scared and won't settle in. Which blend do I order for traumatized cats?

My adopted cat is hiding and won't come out. Which blend do I order for newly adopted cats?

My cat panics and cries in the car every time. Which blend do I order for cats with travel anxiety?

See our guide for cats scared of car rides for help choosing the right blend.

Also dealing with vet stress? The two are often connected. See our cat vet anxiety guide.

Individual results vary.

My cat is terrified at the vet and I dread every visit. Which blend do I order for cats with vet anxiety?

See our guide for cats scared of the vet for help choosing the right blend.

Also dealing with car stress? The two are often connected. See our cat travel anxiety guide.

Individual results vary.

My cat came from outside and runs from everyone who tries to touch them. Which blend do I order for semi-feral cats?

My cat won't let me touch them. Which blend do I order for cats scared of people?

Didn't see a match for your cat's anxiety? Our quiz can help guide you to the right blend.

Take our quick quiz to find out which blend fits your cat.

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Quick Guides for Horse Owners

Not sure where to start? These guides help you match your horse's behavior to the right blend.

My horse spooks at everything. Could a spooky horse benefit from natural calming support?

For horses that startle, bolt, or stay on high alert no matter how calm the surroundings are.

See our Quick Guide for Horse Owners: Natural Support for the Spooky Horse

Individual results vary.

My horse won't leave the barn or herd without falling apart. Could a buddy sour or barn sour horse benefit from natural calming support?

For horses that pace, call out, or become dangerous when separated from their herd or pulled away from the barn.
See our Quick Guide for Horse Owners: Natural Support for the Buddy Sour and Barn Sour Horse
Individual results vary.

My horse refuses to load or panics in the trailer. Could flower essences help a horse with trailer anxiety?

For horses that refuse to load, panic during travel, or carry the emotional memory of where the trailer has taken them before.

See our Quick Guide for Horse Owners: Natural Support for the Horse With Trailer Anxiety

Individual results vary.

My horse is always wound up and hard to settle. Could a stressie horse benefit from natural calming support?

For horses that stay reactive and tense with no single obvious trigger.

See our Quick Guide for Horse Owners: Natural Support for the Stressie Horse

Individual results vary.

My horse is a pasture bully. Could flower essences help a dominant or aggressive horse?

For horses that chase, bite, or intimidate herdmates, and the emotional root underneath the aggression.

See our Quick Guide for Horse Owners: Flower Essence Support for the Pasture Bully

Individual results vary.

My horse falls apart at shows or cannot focus in competition. Could flower essences help a horse with performance anxiety?

For horses that shut down, spook, or hold back at shows and competitions.

See our Quick Guide for Horse Owners: Natural Support for the Horse With Performance Anxiety

Individual results vary.

My horse is fine at home but falls apart on the trail. Could a nervous trail horse benefit from natural calming support?

For horses that spook, jig, or won't settle away from home on the trail.

See our Quick Guide for Horse Owners: Natural Support for the Nervous Trail Horse

Individual results vary.

My horse kicks the stall walls. Could natural support help a horse stall kicking habit?

For horses that kick from anxiety, aggression toward a neighbor, or frustration at feeding time.

See our Quick Guide for Horse Owners: Why Is My Horse Kicking the Stall

Individual results vary.

My anxiety is making my horse anxious. Could flower essences help when rider and horse anxiety feed each other?

For riders whose tension transfers to their horse and the horses that carry it.

See our Quick Guide for Horse Owners: Natural Support When Your Anxiety Is Affecting Your Horse

Individual results vary,

My horse is calm on the ground but nervous under saddle. Could flower essences help?

For horses that are settled in hand but tense, reactive, or shut down the moment a rider is up.

See our Quick Guide for Horse Owners: Natural Support for the Horse Calm on the Ground but Nervous Under Saddle

Individual results vary.

My horse is always the one getting picked on in the herd. Could flower essences help a horse that is constantly bullied?

For horses that are targeted, withdrawn, or have accepted being the omega of the herd.

See our Quick Guide for Horse Owners: Natural Support for the Horse Being Picked On

Individual results vary.

My horses get stressed every time a horse comes or goes. Could flower essences help a herd that struggles with change?

For herds that become tense, aggressive, or unsettled every time the boarding lineup shifts.

See our Quick Guide for Horse Owners: Natural Support for the Herd That Struggles With Change

Individual results vary.

Calm Animal Solutions is bringing gentle, natural calming support to animals everywhere —
because we believe every animal deserves to feel safe, known, and supported.

A Trained Animal Communicator Connects with Your Pet

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Mandatory FDA Notice: The statements made regarding Calm Animal Solutions have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any animal disease. Although the ingredients in Calm Animal Solutions are generally regarded as safe, you are encouraged to consult your veterinary before using any essence product (such as Bach Flower Essences, for example).

Bringing gentle, natural calming support to animals everywhere —
because every animal deserves to feel safe, known, and supported.

With every order, a trained animal communicator connects with your pet to choose the right blend of flower essences (e.g. Bach Flower Essences) to help calm their stress. Custom blended flower essences are natural pet calming products.

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Mandatory FDA Notice: The statements made regarding Calm Animal Solutions have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any animal disease. Although the ingredients in Calm Animal Solutions are generally regarded as safe, you are encouraged to consult your veterinary before using any essence product.

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