The events of the past several years have changed how the world functions on every level. For many, these changes have been stressful and frightening. But humans are not the only ones affected by the turmoil; our animal companions are similarly vulnerable. Helping animals cope with stress is more important than ever.
How Stress Affects Our Animal Friends
It is important to understand the impact of stress on our beloved pets. Stress can manifest in various ways in animals, such as changes in behaviour, appetite, and overall demeanour. Just like humans, our animal companions can experience stress from various sources, including changes in their environment, separation from loved ones, and even loud noises. It is crucial to be aware of these signs of stress in order to provide the necessary support and care for our furry companions. By recognizing and addressing stress in pets, we can help ensure their overall well-being and happiness. Life is a shared experience and that sharing is only enhanced by the animals we are blessed to journey with. Our animal companions play a key and important role in our wellbeing, just as we do for them.
Animals are highly attuned to energetic changes, and are able to detect even the subtlest variations. They are also acutely aware of our reactions to these unexpected, and sometimes unwanted, changes. In an effort to help us, our loving companions act as filters for our emotions, siphoning off as much of this worry and negative emotion from us as possible. Many animal companions overload their own energy fields, taking on more of our energy than they can handle.
Notice the Signs of Stress in Your Pet
When an animal is overloaded with stress, anxiety or excess energy, you may see some the following behavioural clues:
- Change in diet and/or eating habits
- Drinking more or less water than usual
- Lethargy or hyperactivity
- Oversleeping
- Moodiness, depression
- Heavy panting in dogs
- Separation anxiety
- Isolation / hiding
- Increased vocalization
- Shaking
- Aggression
- Hyper-vigilance
However the energetic overload presents it is imperative not ignore the signals.
Address Your Pet’s Needs
When it comes to helping animals cope with stress, energy healing is one of the most effective and natural methods available.
- Exercise: Physical activity is a great way to help our animal companions release unwanted, or excess, energy before it starts to affect them negatively.
- Playtime: Having fun with your animal companion is very beneficial for both of you. It promotes good mental and emotional health, and it strengthens your bond.
- Peace: Quiet, relaxing time spent together helps to soothe the nervous system.
- Energy Healing: A highly beneficial and natural way for an animal to cope with, and heal from, stress and dis-ease is energy healing. It helps to clear, balance, and rejuvenate an animal’s chakra system and energy field.
If you’re interested in helping your animal cope with stress, I would be pleased to assist. For the past 12 years, I have had the great privilege of helping animals (and people) worldwide to resolve stress and dis-ease through energy healing. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer gentle, effective animal energy healing sessions—both in-person and remotely—to support your beloved companion’s well-being. Contact me today to learn more.