Buzza Botanicals

21/02/2026

What a fab botanicals day over at Canine Mind and Body Balance ♥️

Thank you to Julie for hosting and to all the fantastic doggy guardians who came along.

I have a load of video to look back and edit down but could not resist quickly sharing the very beautiful Alice enjoying her key botanical... Spirulina .

Oh my goodness she was VERY insistent that she needed lots and lots of this amazing powder.. and "no thank you not slackened down with water, I want it full strength no dilution, I don't care how claggy it is ". Despite how messy it looks she licked the bowl clean repeatedly before requesting more.

I hope everyone enjoyed it and we have sleepy dogs and humans tonight.. I know I'm ready to crash 😴💤

10/02/2026

Wondering about Applied Zoopharmacognosy / Botanical Self Healing and want to see it in action and learn more?

A small number of spectator slots are available Saturday 21st February. 10am-4pm. Canine Mind and Body Balance Rossendale. You'll see 3 sessions with different dogs, showing how selections can be different, what signals to look for and how to offer the botanicals.

Almost 10 years ago I went along as a spectator to an Applied Zoopharmacognosy day just like this, not really knowing what it was about, but intrigued by the concept and I was blown away watching the interactions and I've been hooked ever since.

£55 for the day. Book your place via this link:

Courses and Events https://share.google/E3fPyy3iWvnmLHBbd

07/02/2026

Before you say anything he's not drunk 😂. This is the super handsome Sol in the middle of a session for his family. Previously it's all been about him, today the whole pack got to join in. Sol was very gracious and allowed the ladies to all find out what the botanicals were about. It was just so lovely seeing all of them process and relax.. and snore (sorry Sol I don't mean to embarrass you....)

Looking forward to editing down their video and for their follow up session to see what gets selected.

Sometimes working one on one is required. However working with the whole pack helps to bring harmony if there is tension, or give confidence to those who are anxious, or just need some support, or indeed just binds their bond even closer. Once they know they have access to come and go from a session as they wish, it gives them the ability to be curious and in control of what they want to do and that's so powerful.

31/01/2026

EVENT CANCELLED

The Home Health and Wellness event at Thornton Cre8iv Little Theatre tomorrow 1st Feb has been cancelled.

I wanted to post up as soon as the organiser informed us.

Sorry to anyone who was coming over, I'll let you know if it gets rebooked or I have a stall at another event

25/01/2026

UPDATE, EVENT HAS SADLY BEEN CANCELLED 😥 Hopefully will be recognised for another date.

Next weekend !! FREEEEEEE parking and entry - come and say hello !

Health and wellbeing event at Cre8iv Little Theatre, Thornton Cleveleys FY5 3SZ

Something new for me, I'll have a stall to raise awareness of what Botanical Self Healing can offer for your pets (and you!)

If you've been interested in Applied Zoopharmacognosy but wanted to know more, come have a chat, no obligation♥️

There will be a super Special Offer for anyone booking via the flyer you can get on the day ! ♥️🌷🌸🌻🌿🐾

21/12/2025

Happy Winter Solstice.❤️

I don't know about you but I struggle this time of year. long dark nights and fluctuations in hormones seem to wreak havoc on my system. Overwhelm from responsibilities and everything seems to be going at 100mph.

I'm so thankful that I have botanical allies to assist, the warmth and depth of cedarwood and the nurturing floral of geranium currently helping to ground my energy and stop me spiraling. (Oh yes the aromatics help us mere humans as well as our furry companions)

If you're like me, you need something to look forward to! I've booked back in with the fabulous Julie Moss at the end of February for a botanical day at her centre in Rossendale.

Handlers: you get a slot time (approx 1hr 15 min) for you and your dog to attend for your individual session. There are 3 time slots available. Whether there is something niggling you'd like to investigate or you'd just like your dog to have a relaxing time, it's lovely for guardians to see their dog be in control and make their choices.

Spectators: this can be a great introduction to Botanical Self Healing. You will get to see 3 sessions in the day, which will let you see how different dogs want to engage / select, what signs to look for with your dog, and how a 1-2-1 session could work for you. It's also great for guardians who have had sessions themselves before, but want to be free to improve their observation and offering skills.

Spots are available to book here:

https://painfreepetsandpeople.com/courses-and-events

I've linked her events page rather than just straight to the booking page as Julie runs some brilliant workshops/days which might also be of interest.

Hope to see you there! please message if you have any questions.

Suzanne

See all scheduled events and courses at Canine Mind and Body Balance

22/11/2025

This beautiful plant is Viola Odorata and was the key for a session today.

The heart shaped leaves of the plant reflect the traditional remedy to comfort and strengthen the heart, and the extract known as Violet Leaf Absolute is a lovely supporting oil.

She is often requested by rescue dogs and is one of the oils regularly selected for ingestion.

We believe she helps with anticipation of a negative experience or fear of the known (such as vet visits or nail clippings) not dulling the senses but helping them stay in control, keeping inner strength, and offering reassurance. In a similar way she may help with traumatic memories or a change in current circumstances.

When I first began working with the oils I definitely did not appreciate her aroma, indeed I called her 'old lady knicker drawer ' as it reminded me of the fusty smell of lining sheets found in old chest of drawers, and seeing as one of my rescue dogs asked for it regularly, I really didn't like constantly smelling of it...
When I took my practitioner course however, we did a connection with different oils, and things changed ... I suddenly discovered the cleaner fresher cucumber scent she has, and at that point I pictured a little purple flower fairy dancing and skipping along .. and that's how she has remained, a beautiful little helpful dancing fairy 🧚‍♀️

Has your dog selected Violet Leaf Absolute? What do you think of her?

16/11/2025

The nose knows!

A close up of Henry's nose while he works with the oils, I love to watch the noses as they sniff and smell, how the blood vessels and nasal passages expand and change.

05/10/2025

A few snaps from my workshop over at Canine Mind and Body Balance yesterday.
A massive thank you to everyone for braving the weather !
Three very different dogs, all absolutely fabulous, so fascinating to watch their sessions develop.
I'm currently wading through about 7 hours of video so I can edit it down for the attendees to be able to look back on, so they can see the dogs' choices and responses.

I think everyone enjoyed the day, the laughter in the afternoon (possibly aided by all the inhalation of all the amazing uplifting oils) suggested so ! And I'm sure we all slept well.

Thank you Julie for hosting the event, really appreciate being able to showcase Applied Zoopharmacognosy in this way.

02/10/2025

Lovely botanical afternoon session with these two gorgeous Frenchies. ❤️ I love the moment when we find the key botanical and the shift happens, whether it is falling asleep or blowing bubbles, it's such a lovely thing to be a part of.

02/10/2025

When you need eyes everywhere 👀 ❤️ thank you Africa for sending me this it made me giggle seeing it from this angle. She was definitely determined to get in on the act (and just so no one complains I wasn't ignoring Bear, he was just wanting more Comfrey and I have to be careful with the amount of macerated oil that a small dog has)