Very often when I take in a rescued and abused animals they are very wary of people generally. I have experienced this phenomenum with a donkey kept in a pub yard, a pony that had been beaten about the head, and all manner of ferrets, cats and dogs. Slowly they come to trust you when they realise they are only receiving kindness and TLC but still remain frightened of strangers. However there are a few complementary remedies that may help:
Homoeopathically: Hyoscyamus is used on dogs or ferals who are suspicious of people. Lycopodium is the appropriate remedy for domestic cats or dogs who hate most strangers.
Herbally: Bachs Rescue Remedy may calm down cats or dogs that are stressed by someone new and impatiens can be very calming.
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Alexandra is the author of the veterinary recommended ” The Healthy Cat” and “The Healthy Dog ” Books. She is also the founder of the ABC Animal Sanctuary on www.abcanimalsanctuary.co.uk She is also the co-founder with the homeopathic vet Mark Elliott of pet vitamins at www.petnutrition.co.uk
