Benefits of Reiki for Pets
Reiki treatments can either be given at the vet’s clinic or in the pet’s home. Most pets take to the energy readily and enjoy hands-on treatments. Some pets may be more comfortable from a slight distance. Whether given directly hands-on or from across the room, treatments are just as effective.
Animals, especially cats, are naturally receptive to the Reiki energy. I’ve never met a cat who did not like Reiki! In fact, some are so comfortable, they fall asleep! Some pets may initially prefer to experience the energy from a slight distance, rather than having the practitioner's hands directly on them.
Reiki sessions for pets typically last 20-30 minutes. The frequency of sessions depends entirely on each individual animal's health status and needs. Some health issues can be resolved in two or three sessions, others may take ongoing sessions on a recurring basis. The frequency of sessions will be tailored to your pet's individual needs.
· Enhances and promotes overall well-being.
Just like people, even healthy pets can have occasional physical, emotional and mental imbalances that, if left untreated, can manifest as illness, misbehavior or even skin issues. Periodic Reiki treatments can help maintain your pet's natural state of well-being and balance.
· Strengthens the immune system for cancer therapies.
Cancer therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation present stress to an already compromised immune system. Reiki strengthens the immune system to better deal with this additional stress, prevents side effects and provides pain relief.
· Accelerates healing for post-surgery or illness.
Reiki can alleviate and prevent side effects of conventional medications such as pain killers and antibiotics, and provides pain relief and relaxation to facilitate and enhance the body's natural healing response.
· Increases trust and bonding between you and your pet.
Animals are known to take on the stress and emotions of their owners. Animals are natural healers and sometimes take on their owner's problems, often in an attempt to heal them but because the animals are not used to coping with human problems and human stress, they become unwell and this manifests in diarrhea, skin problems, loss of appetite etc. For optimum healing, joint treatments for people and their pets can often be beneficial.
· Can help with behavioral issues by promoting relaxation and stress reduction.
Many behavioral issues are caused by stress. Reiki has a calming effect on the pet and may help make the pet more receptive to training and behavior modification. Reiki is extremely beneficial for animals with a history of abuse. I personally have used Reiki on rescued street animals, rescued breeding dogs and abandoned pets – the results have been deeply satisfying. The gentle touch and the energy can help restore trust in animals who have learned to associate touch with being hurt.
· Provides comfort and relieves pain, anxiety and fear for terminally ill animals.
Reiki is a wonderful way to facilitate the transition for terminally ill animals and their owners. Often, animals will not allow themselves to cross the rainbow bridge because they intuitively feel that their owner is not ready to let them go. Joint Reiki treatments for the pet and his or her owner can help both through this difficult time by enhancing the bond and allowing a gentle transition.
I have often been called to the vet’s clinic when the pet is critically ill. Often, with Reiki and some counseling to the pet owner, the pet crosses the rainbow bridge without the need for the vet’s intervention. It is emotional, but there is great relief when your pet goes on his own. Often in this situation, the owners are distraught and confused. My duty is to facilitate and provide advice.
