Author: Jacqueline Zakharia

Jacqueline is a herbal medicine practitioner of dogs and cats, has volunteered in animal rescue for over a decade. She has a Bachelor of Social Science (Politics and Sociology) and is a qualified counselor (AIPC), is a Reiki Master (Usui system) and an Australian Bush Flower Essence Practitioner of animals. Jacqueline lives on a farm in a temperate rain forest in Victoria, Australia with her husband and menagerie of rescue animals. Jacqueline is passionate about herbs and animal welfare. For further information on Jacqueline please visit her FB pages Jac Zak Animal Remedies and Jac Zak Otway Herbals or email her [email protected].

Herbal First Aid for Cats – Catnip

catnip cat

Catnip and Cats by Animal Expert Jacqueline Zakharia Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a member of the mint family and is easily available and grown in the garden or in pots. It likes full sun and rich moist soil. Catnip contains essential oils, tannins, vitamin C and vitamin E as well as flavonoids, magnesium and manganese. […]

Herbal First Aid for Dogs and Cats – Calendula

dog calendula

Herbal First Aid Advice from Animal Expert Jacqueline Zakharia Calendula officialis (Calendula or pot marigold) has been a popular herbal remedy at the Livestock Guardian Dog Rescue in Australia. I have dealt with many rescue animals over the years and particularly dogs that have come from pounds or less than ideal situations I have made […]

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