Reiki can induce deep relaxation and stress reduction, and benefits nervous or stressed animals, which is why it is often practiced in shelters. It is also often used in end-of-life care; it can ease the dying process for both animals and their caregivers. Reiki can be used for treating pain, anxiety, and behavioural problems. The therapy can be calming and may help an agitated animal become a more acceptable pet.
There is no downside to using Reiki as a complementary treatment modality for dogs and cats. It is gentle, painless, non-invasive, and if proper consent and technique is used and is stress-free and safe for animals. Reiki’s healing energy will go where it is needed in the dog or cat’s body and can be used from a distance, making it ideal for animals in a variety of settings such as veterinary clinics, grooming centres, rescues, shelters, or training facilities or at their homes where they are most comfortable.
Reiki healing does not involve the administration of any drug, just a gentle physical contact with the animal, so it is unlikely to do your pet any harm.
Massage therapy has also recently proven to be beneficial to animals. It helps to prevent injuries and aid with healing. The animals body releases endorphins that relieve pain. Massage therapy can help your animals mental and physical wellbeing, it can help with behavioural and temperament problems as well as help pets recovering from injuries or with chronic conditions.
Herbal home remedies:
There are no regulations for animals’ supplements so consequently, most end up putting pressure on the animal’s liver. There are many herbs which have an amazing holistic effect on animals. Dogs and horses also react very well to essential oils… but NEVER use essential oils with cats.