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Natural Animals Ethical, animal-led education in plant-based natural wellness. She also advises via phone consultations. Many thanks for your interest.

Siobhan Pestano is a Zoopharmacognosy practitioner based in Somerset, mainly covering Somerset and adjacent counties but can sometimes travel further. "Zoopharmacognosy" is the term given to animals' innate ability to self-select the natural medicines they need, as they have evolved to do. A zoopharmacognosist does not "treat" or diagnose, but enables the animal to self-medicate in a safe and spec

ies-specific way. It is not a substitute for veterinary advice, but it can help support animals with both physical and behavioural issues. For more information on how Zoopharmacognosy works, please see www.calmercreatures.co.uk

If you're still not sure how Zoopharmacognosy might help your animal, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Natural Animals is dedicated to ethical, animal-led education in plant-based natural wellness.Drawing on years of practi...
25/01/2026

Natural Animals is dedicated to ethical, animal-led education in plant-based natural wellness.

Drawing on years of practical experience and study, this work centres on understanding animals’ innate responses, botanical self-selection, and responsible, informed approaches to natural care.

Educational resources are currently in development and updates will be shared here as they become available.

A small update from Natural Animals 🌿My work has evolved over the past few years, and I’m no longer offering face-to-fac...
25/01/2026

A small update from Natural Animals 🌿

My work has evolved over the past few years, and I’m no longer offering face-to-face consultations.

I’m currently focusing on developing educational resources grounded in the same principles of animal-led, ethical, plant-based self-selection that many of you will already be familiar with.

If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to follow the page — I’ll share updates here when the time is right.

Playing on a “herb garden” blanket 😻🌿
19/11/2022

Playing on a “herb garden” blanket 😻🌿

Another sweet feline client, who is now showing more confidence & going outside again, supported by organic herbs & arom...
05/11/2022

Another sweet feline client, who is now showing more confidence & going outside again, supported by organic herbs & aromatics 🌿

Happy tails! Another lovely review just received from a client:   “I had a session with Siobhan a few weeks ago with my ...
02/11/2022

Happy tails! Another lovely review just received from a client:

“I had a session with Siobhan a few weeks ago with my 1 year old Cavapoo, Simba, and the changes I've seen since our session have been incredible! Simba had built up some anxiety around a few things, such as being around my wheelchair, being very reactive to certain noises and separation anxiety. He can get very bouncy and barky when excited or frustrated, and was recovering from colitis. While I was doing various things to help with these areas, Siobhan was able to find oils that he selected himself that have made massive changes in these areas.

The session itself was lovely and a fascinating experience. Siobhan gave Simba the time he needed to engage, while managing to get to a place where he could do some much deeper work to help resolve some deeper stuff going on. She was really helpful in showing me how to continue working with him and read the signs he gives me about which oils he wants when, and where he wants them.

In the weeks since our session Simba has become much calmer. Although his normal bouncy self he is barking much less, particularly when the doorbell rings and people come in. He is much calmer and quieter when we spend time with the family, and has become much more confident and relaxed around my wheelchair,

I love using the oils with Simba, and it's been a lovely way to further bond with him. I have the oils to continue using when they're needed, and have learnt more about what Simba needs and what might be going on for him when he does get anxious or frustrated” 🌾

This morning’s chicken-cuddle.  In terms of capacity to love, chickens are surely the most underestimated of creatures
04/10/2022

This morning’s chicken-cuddle. In terms of capacity to love, chickens are surely the most underestimated of creatures

Final post regarding my ACHS summit interview broadcasting tomorrow – when you register for your free ticket you can als...
20/09/2022

Final post regarding my ACHS summit interview broadcasting tomorrow – when you register for your free ticket you can also download a 16 page free guide “How To Offer Your Animal Plant Powders & Herbs for self-selection”, which I’ve written as a little “thank you” for your interest & support 🌾🐴🐶

All the information you need is here:
 https://www.naturalanimals.com/blog

A few of you wanted to know which day my interview with the Animal Communicator and Healer Summit is broadcasting - it's...
20/09/2022

A few of you wanted to know which day my interview with the Animal Communicator and Healer Summit is broadcasting - it's tomorrow, Wed 21st!
HEAPS more information here, + links to your free ticket AND an int'l time-adjustment button so you'll know what time it goes out, wherever you are! Live written translation options available, so please feel welcome to share with your non-english-speaking friends who may be interested. Thank you 😊🌿

Zoopharmacognosy, animal self-medication, natural animal wellness

Would you like to help your horse boost its own wellness by self-selecting plant powders, dried herbs or even aromatic o...
16/09/2022

Would you like to help your horse boost its own wellness by self-selecting plant powders, dried herbs or even aromatic oils?

Does the idea of letting your horse choose its own medicinal plant compounds sounds strange? Or scary? Or intriguing?

Have you ever seen a horse go into deep processing once it has inhaled aromatic plants that it really needs?

It’s the most wonderful gift to be able to give them. But how does it work? How do they decide which extracts to choose or ignore? 💚

If you’d like to learn more about this and so much more, for your free ticket to the 5-day (online) 2022 Animal Communicator & Healer Summit starting next Monday 19 Sept, click link : 🐴🌿
https://bit.ly/3eB1px6

It’s Summit time!  I am delighted to let you know that I will be speaking at the 2022 Animal Communicator and Healer Con...
13/09/2022

It’s Summit time! I am delighted to let you know that I will be speaking at the 2022 Animal Communicator and Healer Conference! This is a 5-day international event, ALL viewable online.

From September 19 to September 23, I'm one of 30 international specialists who are going to share their knowledge about their respective fields. Naturally I’ll be talking about how animals self-medicate using plants and botanical aromatics, and the Summit includes many more fascinating topics on holistic animal care & connection.

Everything is totally FREE to view on the day, and for 24 hours after broadcast - so everyone can be included and learn more about supporting their pets.

If you’d like to claim Your Free Ticket to the (online) 2022 Animal Communicator & Healer Summit, just click here: https://bit.ly/3eB1px6

HINT: There’s only a few days to sign up for access before it begins, so if your “to do” list is anything like mine, you might like to join right away, so it’s done, and you’re in! I do hope some of you can join me..

There’s a beautiful story behind “Ginger Cat Appreciation Day”, animal rescue, & ..technology!  Worth googling with your...
01/09/2022

There’s a beautiful story behind “Ginger Cat Appreciation Day”, animal rescue, & ..technology! Worth googling with your tea break 🧡

So… here’s one lovely boy enjoying herbal therapy in a rescue centre, inhaling St John’s wort macerate, which can be both analgesic and sedative 🌿

This post is JUST as important today as it was 2 years ago.  Please be aware ❤️‍🩹
14/08/2022

This post is JUST as important today as it was 2 years ago. Please be aware ❤️‍🩹

**IMPORTANT PLEASE READ**

It is with a heavy heart that I am telling you that a family members dog died yesterday after playing with the garden hose with my nephews.
He suffered secondary drowning and devastatingly this was fatal. He was fit & healthy; he was the tender age of 3!

Fly high Basil 💔🐾

I personally wasn’t aware of secondary drowning and play with my dogs with my garden hose to cool them down. This is one of Blake’s favourite games.

What is secondary drowning??

Your pet has likely inhaled water into its lungs, and even after coughing it up or after observing water draining from the nose or mouth, there could be residual water remaining in the lungs. This could lead to pneumonia. Secondary drowning has been known to occur, even up to three days after the initial near-drowning. Exhaustion is almost always the cause of drowning. With a hose or even a sprinkler your dog can inhale the water and this can be fatal.

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