An 11-year-old neutered Burmese Red Tomcat named Biscuit was owned by his family since he was a kitten and is known for his unsociable and aggressive temper towards people, other cats, and dogs in the neighbourhood. He had been rescued at the age of 4 and had been with his family ever since, sharing his home with two other queens. Biscuit was a very vocal and restless feline with much-scattered energy and little concentration time. Although he appeared to be thin, he was otherwise in reasonable health. However, his red, weepy eyes were very noticeable. The left eye had very swollen eyelids, and it was evident that he was in a lot of pain and discomfort. He had difficulty keeping this eye open and always avoided a room with lights on. He had been under veterinary treatment on and off for a while but had reached the point where his owners were no longer able to get near him as he became more aggressive.

After consistently offering remedies for six weeks and enduring numerous bites from Biscuit, the feline finally chose dried aromatic herbs. I left them outside for him to self-select in his own time and made them available for him to use whenever he wanted. Biscuit spent hours sitting among the herbs, and the only other cure he chose was chickweed macerated oil, which I measured and monitored. After some time, his eyes became apparent, and he transformed into a less aggressive and more affectionate cat. The dried aromatic herbs significantly affected his physical and emotional recovery, proving their effectiveness. Biscuit's preference for dried remedies and having access to them all the time was crucial to the positive changes I observed.

The outcome of the case study has made me realise the importance of having aromatic and remedial plants readily available in the environment. These healing plants should be easily accessible to wild and domesticated animals around the clock. This concept of "environmental enrichment" can significantly impact animal health and behaviour. Further research can benefit animals in zoos, kennels, wildlife reserves, and even our backyards.