Reiki and Pets
Published in the February 1999 issue of "The
Messenger"
We have been receiving more requests lately to do
treatments on animals, as well as queries for information on treating
animals. There is not a lot of information available for Reiki animal
treatments.
There are several major differences between working on
animals and humans, and it is important to understand and remember
them, as you set about your work. First, it is of utmost importance to
do Reiki treatments on your pets as soon as you sense any changes in
behavior habits; i.e., temperament, eating, elimination and general
malaise.
*NOTE: the quicker you treat animals, the quicker their
return to health and balance. Since animals can't talk, we need to be
aware of subtle changes in our pet's behavior. If you come home and
your pet seems lethargic and unconcerned with your presence, or
licking itself more than ordinary, or doesn’t have energy to eat,
play, etc., it could be they are not feeling well. Animals can easily
get hurt when we are away; jumping, playing, chasing toys or feeling
energetic and trying to dissipate it by running around the house. If
an injury is allowed to swell, excessive fluids can gather in and
around the injury, increasing pressure and decreasing the flow of
energy to the area of injury. This can result in permanent damage to
tissues and lengthen treatment time.
When we become attuned to Reiki,
we often want to treat every hurt or sickness, and in our exuberance
to be helpful, we may force a hands-on treatment on our animals-making
the animal mad enough to strike out at us. It is good to remember to
approach any injured or sick animal with caution and love. Move
towards an animal slowly, and pet the animal lightly; pay attention to
any area which appears to be sensitive to touch. When applying Reiki,
lay your hands ever-so-gently on the area in question; try to
ascertain the possible cause for the animal's discomfort. Do not force
the animal to sit still, while you do your work; rather raise your
hands just off the surface of the body. Reiki will flow equally even
if the hands are up to 4 inches above the skin. Do spend extra time on
sensitive areas, but remember to treat the animals entire body-other
parts reacting to the initial injury can be energized and brought into
balance. Also, continue to treat, until the animal is back to their
normal routines, without any symptoms. Animals seem to take longer to
respond to energy treatments than do humans. Treat the animals daily,
for as long as it takes and treat them with gentleness, spending
whatever time is required to help them get back to their playful
natures.
If your animal in not acting lively, is shy and won't eat,
and won't allow you to treat with hands-on, then try beaming energy to
it from a short distance. We sit in a chair and when a sick or
injured animal does come close or lies down near the chair, we just
hold our closest hand over or toward the animal. When they have
enough, they will move away, and often later return to receive
additional energy. If your animal will not permit treatment, but is
not acting normal, take it to the veterinarian. Ask to be in the room
with the doctor or assistant, and learn from them; ask questions, and
give support to your pet. They will remember the loving care they
received and will associate you with it. When your pet next needs care
and attention, they will come to you more readily. Remember, Reiki is
a higher frequency vibration and it may take time before animals
become accustomed to the energy. But when they do, they will seek it
out whenever they become imbalanced.
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