The depth within a dog’s eyes
Drives home how little
I understand miracles
Pet anxiety is on the rise
Pet anxiety help starts with seeing the world through your animal companion’s eyes. Many pet parents are noticing sudden anxiety, withdrawal, or behavior changes. These changes in behaviour often dovetail with shifting environmental rhythms, thus affecting their pet’s mood and health.
Wild and domesticated animals alike are having a tough time of it right now. Many of our four-legged family members decline suddenly and go home almost without warning. Those who choose to stay become anxious, aggressive or timid unexpectedly; reactions to the fear they are feeling.
While the causes are often multifaceted, environmental rhythms, such as shifts in the Earth’s electromagnetic field, and stress-driven physiology can change behavior. Below are clear, evidence-minded steps pet parents can use today to help their animals feel safer and more settled.
What might be causing your pet’s anxiety
The Schumann Resonance is the resonant frequency of the Earth’s electromagnetic field. All life on Mother Earth is affected by this vibration. When this resonance shifts rapidly higher, as it has been doing, we all feel the changes even if we do not understand what is happening; animals are no different.
Alongside this, heart rate variability (HRV) research shows how stress tightens internal rhythms. New studies are showing a relationship between a person’s heart rate variability and their personality. There is no reason to doubt the same correlation in animals. Fear and adrenaline increase the heart rate through fight or flight responses; shifting us out of our natural rhythms and personality traits. Pets don’t label these sensations; they respond with changes in behavior and temperament.
Signs of anxiety and stress pet parents may notice
- Sudden low energy, appetite or mobility changes
- Increased startle responses or clinginess
- New aggression or defensiveness
- Withdrawal, hiding, or loss of interest in play
- Nighttime restlessness or disrupted sleep
10 ways to help alleviate your pet’s anxiety
- Be predictable: Establish consistent feeding, walk, and sleep schedules.
- Move more: Short, frequent walks, play, and scent games help burn excess adrenaline.
- Short calming energy moments: Take three slow breaths, lower your voice, and place a light hand on their chest for 1–5 minutes if they welcome it.
- Create a safe haven: Provide a quiet, dim retreat with familiar bedding and toys.
- Use gentle pressure and massage: Consider a snug wrap (e.g., ThunderShirt) and slow, long strokes to promote relaxation.
- Offer mental enrichment: Puzzle feeders, scent trails, and short training games build focus and confidence.
- Be present and loving: Give them as much love and one-on-one time as you can.
- Monitor and document changes in behavior: Track and record changes. Maintain a straightforward journal of your pet’s appetite, sleep, activity, and triggers.
- Collaborate with your veterinarian: Any sudden drops in health or serious symptoms need medical attention.
- Minimize household stress: Reduce loud sounds, dim the lights during storms, and consider calming music if it helps.
A consistent routine, a brief calming moment, and attentive presence can help soothe a scared heart. This steady focus respects the quiet wisdom in a dog’s eyes and aids both pet and owner in finding comfort. Do not overthink or complicate your reactions to changes in your four-legged companions. They are reacting to earth changes, as are you. We all share this world. Our ability to live and love in harmony with all of our companions benefits us all.
If you need more help, please reach out. I’m an Animal Reiki practitioner, and I offer both distance healing and house calls.
