Healing Hearts and Pets: How Animal Reiki Can Transform Your Beloved Companions

When a beloved pet faces serious illness, the emotional toll on their human family can be overwhelming. Our greyhound Bond was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and given just two weeks to live. Surgery was not an option. Yet, by providing animal reiki three times a day, Bond lived another nine months, pain-free and surrounded by love. This experience opened our eyes to the powerful role that reiki can play in supporting animals through health challenges and everyday life.

Animal reiki is a gentle, non-invasive healing practice that channels energy to promote relaxation, reduce pain, and support overall well-being in animals. Whether you have a dog, cat, horse, or bird, learning how to provide reiki can deepen your connection and help your companion feel calmer and more balanced.

Bond is resting peacefully after Reiki sessions

What Is Animal Reiki and How Does It Work?

Reiki is a Japanese technique that uses gentle hand placements to transfer healing energy. When applied to animals, it helps clear energy blockages and supports the natural healing process. Animals are often highly receptive to this energy, often relaxing visibly or even falling asleep during sessions.

Animal reiki focuses on the animal’s energy centres, or chakras, which correspond to physical and emotional health. By placing your hands near or lightly on these areas, you can help balance the energy flow. This can ease anxiety, reduce pain, and improve mood.

Our animal reiki course covers these chakras in detail, teaching you how to identify and work with each one. This knowledge allows you to tailor sessions to your pet’s specific needs, whether they are dealing with illness or stress, or simply need extra comfort.

How to Start Using Reiki with Your Pets

You don’t need to be a professional healer to begin offering Reiki to your animals. Here are some simple steps to get started:

• Create a calm environment: Find a quiet space where your pet feels safe and comfortable.

• Set your intention: Focus on sending healing energy and love to your companion.

• Use gentle hand placements: Place your hands lightly on or just above your pet’s body, especially near the chakras.

• Observe your pet’s response: Look for signs of relaxation, such as soft breathing, closed eyes, or a relaxed posture.

• Practice regularly: Short daily sessions can build trust and deepen the benefits over time.

  
  

Each animal is unique, so pay attention to what feels right for your pet. Some may enjoy longer sessions, while others prefer brief moments of connection.

Gentle hand near the horse’s eye during Reiki session

Real-Life Impact: Bond’s Story

Bond’s diagnosis was devastating. The vet’s prognosis gave us little hope, but we wanted to provide him with comfort and quality of life. We began animal reiki sessions three times a day, focusing on his chakras related to the thyroid and overall energy.

Over the months, Bond’s pain was minimal, and his spirit remained bright. Reiki helped him relax during difficult moments and seemed to ease his discomfort. We treasured every extra day, grateful for the chance to share more memories.

Bond’s story shows how animal reiki can be a valuable complement to veterinary care. It does not replace medical treatment but offers a way to support your pet’s emotional and physical well-being.

Benefits of Animal Reiki for Different Animals

Animal reiki is versatile and can be adapted for many species:

• Dogs and cats: Helps reduce anxiety, manage pain, and improve behaviour.

• Horses: Supports muscle relaxation, eases stress from training or travel, and promotes healing.

• Birds: Calms nervous energy and supports recovery from illness or injury.

  
  

The course we offer goes into detail about how to approach each type of animal, including birds, which have unique energy needs. Understanding these differences ensures your Reiki sessions are safe and effective.

Cat resting peacefully in bed after Reiki

How to Learn More and Get Started

If you want to explore animal reiki further, consider enrolling in a course that covers:

• The basics of Reiki energy and hand placements

• Detailed information on animal chakras

• Techniques for working with different species

• How to create a healing environment for your pet

• Ethical considerations and safety tips

  
  

Our course provides step-by-step guidance and practical exercises so you can confidently support your animals with Reiki. Whether your pet is healthy or facing health challenges, this skill can deepen your bond and improve their quality of life.

Reiki Master Helen Renee