Crystal and energy healing for fur-babies

Recently, while doing a distance healing for a client in Johannesburg I noticed a ‘shift’ in the energy as I was connected to her. I got the impression that there was someone else in the room who was also receiving the reiki energy. In my mind's eye, I thought it may have been a pet and after the session, inquired whether a pet had entered the room during the healing session.

I had to laugh along with her when she explained that her landlord’s dog had somehow sneaked into the room and instead of being her normal boisterous self, had quietly laid down at the bottom of her bed, out of sight. She wasn’t aware the dog was there until the healing ended and she got up and spotted a sheepish-looking dog at the end of the bed. She explained the dog had been feeling poorly in recent weeks and although nothing was seriously wrong, it may have been why she was intuitively drawn to the room to receive reiki energy.

It’s no surprise that pets are sensitive to healing energies and I know of many healers whose feline pets join in healing sessions, some of them even able to anchor the energy in the room during a healing. Reiki and crystal healing have proven successful with all types of pets and animals who generally respond well to the energy healing.

I have noticed that when visiting friends (BC – Before Covid-19) who have cats, that the cats will come and sit on my lap and draw reiki energy if I connect to it. I’m not a cat person by any means, as I’m highly allergic to their hair, so it’s not me they’re drawn to, but rather the energy they can obviously sense.

In exploring what crystals can help pets with various emotional, behavior and physical ailments, I came across the following pertaining mainly to cats and dogs, but there are many crystals that work equally well for birds, fish, reptiles and other more exotic pets. I’ve not had any experience with the following crystals and pets, and merely mention them here as suggestions to try.

To help connect and communicate with your pets, I’ve read that Selenite, Dalmatian Jasper or Diopside are the crystals to go to. They are said to increase telepathic animal communication.

Agate is said to help with communication between you and your pet and also balances your pet’s energy. It’s a great stone to use if you’re training your pet as it will help it focus.

Tourmalated Quartz is said to be excellent for pets who are extremely sensitive and helps them tolerate noise and sudden movement.

White Howlite is said to encourage wandering cats to say close to home.

Amethyst is said to calm hyperactivity and apparently also deters fleas. It can be used for everything from pain to disorientation and clears negative energy while balancing your pet’s energy fields.

Black Onyx draws out negative energies and is said to help with fleas and parasites. It’s also a great stone to use during physical illness and trauma.

Lepidolite is great for dogs with behavior challenges.

Lapis Lazuli is another stone that can be used to calm down highly excited pets

Sodalite is great for mums who have been separated from their young after weaning.

Blue Calcite is said to be good for ill-tempered dogs. It can also be used on pets recovering from surgery or settling into a new home. It works to relieve anxiety and calms down nervous, highly strung animals.

Moss Agate is good to use to help children and pets bond.

Serpentine is another crystal that is said to deter fleas, ticks and mites and can be used to help with skin complaints

Rose Quartz is the go-to stone to use with animals who have a history of trauma, especially those who are strays or have been in shelters or when introducing a new member of the family into the home. A Rose Quartz elixir will also help with hyperactive animals. (Just place some Rose Quartz in distilled water for a few hours and then remove the stone and pour the water into your pet’s water bowl.)

Amber is said to be able to calm and energise, depending on what is needed at the time.

Citrine is great for helping pets settle into a new environment.

Carnelian will help calm down an aggressive animal. Use either as an elixir, or add the stone to its collar. It is also said to help hesitant pets connect with humans. It helps release emotions such as anger, fear, and envy. Carnelian is also beneficial for skin problems

Leopard skin Jasper can be used to strengthen the bond between children and a new pet..

To use any of the above stones just place up to three stones or crystals in a pouch under your pet’s bed for two weeks. Make sure the stones are placed so that they don’t make your pet uncomfortable. If your pet finds the energy too strong, it won’t want to lie in the bed.

If you’re using the crystal to help with a physical ailment, hold the stone in your hand a few centimetres from the area and rotate it clockwise. Watch your pet’s movements to see if it wants more or if it tries to move away.

If you are treating swelling in your pet with ice, add some Smoky Quartz to the bag of ice as it helps unblock inflamed areas.

You can also arrange a circle of crystals around your pet. Leave your pet in the circle for up to 20 minutes or so. Your pet will move away when they’ve had enough or are uncomfortable with the energy from the crystals.

Please note: Using crystals for healing pets and animals is not intended to replace the advice of a professionally qualified veterinarian.

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