Everyday I read about all the new services that are out there providing the help that we, as pet owners need. Just recently I read about a new one, (well not so new in the human world), but new to the pet world, Reiki.It was very interesting to read so I thought I would share.

What is Reiki? It is the ancient Japanese healing technique with similarities to it energy cousins, Tai Ch’i. The popularity of Reiki among pet owners is growing rapidly. Animals are extremely sensitive to energy and enjoy the experience. Treating an animal may require several visits, depending on the situation. When a Reiki treatment is being givien for the first time it may rquire that the practioner sit across the room from the anmal and send Reiki; that is especially true for aggresive animals. It is not necessary to touch the animal, as with a person, for the Reiki treament to be effective.

The benefits from Reiki are:

• Speeding healing from injury
• Reduce stress
• Increase energy
• Increase performance
• Relax tight muscles in the animals
• Calms anxious and nervous behavior in the pet
• Eases chronic and acute pain in injured or geriatric animals

There are even Reiki practioners here in the Portland and surrounding areas. To find out more you can go to http://www.juliaspetcare.com/reiki.htm

Since I am all about trying to find natural remedies, after reading about Reiki energy, I would think it would be another alternative to giving your pets certain medications for aniexty and stress.