Uso de Rescue Remedy Pet (Flores de Bach) como tratamiento para el miedo y ansiedad en caninos de un refugio de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Fear and anxiety in dogs are becoming increasingly common, because of this, many solutions for this condition have been investigated. Through this research, the effectiveness of using Rescue Remedy Pet, composed of Bach flowers, as a treatment for fear and anxiety in shelter dogs has been demonstrated. The C-barq questionnaire was used to identify dogs with this condition based on the responses of their caregivers within the shelter. The initial level of fear and anxiety was determined to proceed with the application of Rescue Remedy Pet as a treatment. To monitor progress, the C-barq questionnaire was administered weekly to caregivers, and through personal observation, the number of dogs that improved, the final level of fear and anxiety, and the variables that could influence these responses were determined. Positive results were obtained, as 66 % of dogs started with a level 3 of fear and anxiety, and 34 % with level 4. At the end of the treatment, it was demonstrated that over 50 % showed improvement to level 1, which is the absence of fear. In conclusion, the use of Rescue Remedy Pet as a treatment for fear and anxiety in dogs successfully induced a positive change in psychoemotional disturbances. The results obtained in this research were entirely satisfactory.