• £25

Webinar: Self Medication for Animals - Applied Zoopharmacognosy 19:00hrs July 22nd

  • Zoom
  • £25

A 2-hour webinar + Q&A exploring how animals instinctively identify and choose plants and other natural substances for health and healing.

This behaviour is known as zoopharmacognosy - which literally means "animal knowledge of medicine".

In this insightful and thought-provoking webinar, Lisa Gorrie a practitioner of Innate Medicine and Applied Zoopharmacognosy joins holistic veterinary surgeon Chris Aukland to explore how all animals can actively participate in their own health through self-selection.

With practical insights, examples and observations from companion animals, farm animals and wildlife.

Includes lifetime access to recording + notes.

Webinar Details

Discover the fascinating world of Applied Zoopharmacognosy and learn how animals instinctively select plants, minerals and other natural substances to support their own health and wellbeing.

Date: 22nd July

Time: 19:00hrs BST

Recording available for registered attendees

Join Lisa Gorrie and veterinary surgeon Chris Aukland in this 2 hour webinar as they explore animal self-selection, behaviour as communication, and practical applications within a whole health approach.

This webinar is suitable if you:

  • Share your life or work with animals and want to explore natural approaches to health and wellbeing

  • Want to better understand the connection between animal behaviour and health

  • Are curious about how animals may communicate their own health needs

  • Want to explore natural ways to tackle common health challenges


What You Can Expect

Discover the fascinating evolution of self-selection practices, from traditional zoopharmacognosy through to the Ingraham Method of Innate Medication (IMIM).

  • How self-selection sessions work in practice

  • Why observation and detective work are essential skills

  • The importance of foraging opportunities and environmental choice

  • What may be happening when a dog appears to "eat everything"

  • Different routes of administration and self-selection techniques

  • How homeopathy can be incorporated using IMIM techniques

Explore why evolutionary history is key to understanding animal behaviour, why animals may sometimes choose substances that appear harmful, and how instinctive self-medication has been observed across a wide range of species. By the end of the session, you'll have a deeper understanding of how animals may instinctively seek support for their own health and wellbeing.


This is for you if you:

  • You care for pets, livestock or horses and want to work more closely with their natural instincts.

  • You're curious about Applied Zoopharmacognosy and how self-selection can support health and recovery.

  • Curious about understanding animal behaviour as a form of communication.

  • You want to better understand how animals instinctively support their own health and wellbeing.

  • You want practical examples and techniques that can be incorporated into a broader whole health approach.


Recap Of What You Get

  • Live 2-hour webinar with Lisa Gorrie and Chris Aukland

  • Exploration of Applied Zoopharmacognosy and IMIM techniques

  • Practical examples that you will be able to incoporate

  • Opportunity to deepen your understanding of animal behaviour and self-selection

  • Lifetime access to the webinar recording


What Does it Cost?

Non Members £25
Members £20
Which includes:

Live session with Q&A
Lifetime access to replay & all materials


Our Expert Speakers

Lisa Gorrie

Lisa has spent 17 years studying with Caroline Ingraham, founder of Applied Zoopharmacognosy, and has over 20 years' experience in natural horsemanship and husbandry.

Chris Aukland

With over thirty years experienceholistic veterinary practice and consultancy, Chris leads and delivers programmes that educate and support animal owners to integrate natural health approaches into everyday health management. 

  • Jul 22 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM UTC

Webinar: Applied Zoopharmacognosy (self-medication for animals)

  • Zoom
  • £25

Join Lisa Gorrie and veterinary surgeon Chris Aukland for an exploration of Applied Zoopharmacognosy, the study of how animals instinctively select plants, minerals and other natural substances to support their own health and wellbeing.

Drawing on Lisa's 17 years of study, this webinar will explore animal self-selection, behaviour as communication, the Ingraham Method of Innate Medication (IMIM), and practical examples from companion animals, farm animals and wildlife.

You'll gain a deeper understanding of how animals can actively participate in their own healing and how these principles can support a whole health approach to animal care.