Doesn't Always Show Up on a Test

I’ve been doing my work with animals for over eight years. There have been many a time when I tell the client what I “see” as the concern for a health problem. For instance, I may say that the liver shows up, and the client will respond with, “Oh, no that’s not the problem. We’ve done all these tests at the vet’s and the liver is fine.” My response is, “Not everything shows up on a test”.Using a recent case to illustrate my point, about a month ago a new client called from Canada. As you may know, I prefer NOT to be told what the issue/symptoms are until AFTER I have had an opportunity to do the body scan/communication with the animal. With this client’s cat I definitely got the impression that the cat was not feeling well and the kidneys were showing up. When I shared this with the client, I was told that the tests done by the vet show no physical health issues. The client was certain it was behavioral and explained how the cat had started peeing outside the box.

As you can guess, I replied with, “Not everything shows up on a test.” I also shared with them that when the kidneys are not totally healthy; one of the ways that can show up is urinary infections, crystals, stones, etc. Kidneys are the root of so-called urinary issues.

After two sessions (energy work), the cat was using her box AND the client became aware how much happier, playful the cat was. It was then obvious to the client that their cat had not been feeling well prior to the sessions. Sometimes clients don’t realize their animal has changed (due to not feeling well) until they are well again and are then reminded, “Oh, yea, I forgot, this how she used to be”.

Whatever the issue may be, please keep in mind that not everything shows up on a test. Therefore, if your animal is having health concerns and the tests all come back normal, consider working with me to get clear if it’s something that is not showing up on a test or is it an emotional concern. Please keep in mind that just because a test says that everything checks out fine—does not necessarily mean that that is indeed the case.

Gandy, the dog, who now jumps in favorite chair

Sharon, a client, in a small town in Oklahoma called to schedule a healing for her sister’s dog, Gandy. Sharon has a sanctuary—she cares for many animals and now she was concerned about her sister’s dog as well. Many of the animals at Sharon's sanctuary have improved with the healings. She has told me, “You’re the first person I call”. Although her sister is not open to this work, Sharon scheduled a session for Gandy because she knew it would be helpful.

Sharon had noticed during a recent visit at her sister’s that Gandy was having difficulty moving. Although he had been somewhat stiff over the past year, it had increased recently. But what really got Sharon’s attention was that Gandy was now also showing little interest in things around him.

A few days after the first healing, Sharon said she made a trip to her sister’s as she was anxious to see how Gandy was doing. He seemed happier and more energy. And though there was improvement, Sharon wanted to schedule a second healing. As Sharon said, “I so believe in those second healings”.

I agree--based on my eight years of experience with healing, the average number of healings to help animals heal/recover from emotional or physical ailments is two sessions. Most clients will notice a subtle improvement after the first healing, but it is usually the second healing that really seals the deal so to speak--where it is obvious to the client that their animal has recovered.

It was incredibly rewarding when again Sharon called a couple of days after the second healing to say that Gandy was running around when she visited the other day, and “He jumped up in his favorite chair which he hasn’t done in over a year!” Yea! Gandy.And “yea” to Sharon—what a gift she gave her sister and her dog, Gandy.

Animal Guardian

I suspect most of us animal lovers are often overwhelmed with all the abuse and concerns for animals in this world. One way to help animals is to support organizations that are dedicated to helping animals. One of those organizations that I appreciate is the Doris Day Animal League. Being a member gives you a way to make your vote known. As a member, they regularly send their members petitions addressed to your senator or representative regarding legislation for animals. All I have to do is sign and date it, and return it an envelope that they provide. It’s so easy…I can be contacting my representatives without the hassle of finding out who they are, calling or emailing them.

Currently they are working on legislation regarding the antifreeze bill—addressing concerns about the toxicity for the environment. And I fear we have all heard of stories where animals have died from licking antifreeze.

If you want to support legislation regarding animals but have difficulty writing or calling your representatives, then being a member of the Doris Day organization can make it easy for you. You will also receive a publication, Animal Guardian, from them quarterly. Check them out at www.ddal.org or call 202.546.176l.

Be well,
Bonnie

Hank – the cat who is now “cat like”

Animals, like humans, experience stress. Often their stress is from a past trauma. Finding a loving home can definitely help, and sometimes it is all that is needed to erase the fears, sadness caused by past experiences. Yet for some it is not enough. We can understand this when we think how some humans who have experienced trauma in their past, such as an abusive childhood or a car accident, or the trauma from fighting in a war—even though it’s no longer happening to them, they are still being affected emotionally. Though the abuse is no longer happening, even though they are in a safe environment now—sometimes it is not enough and they need outside help to be free of those memories.

Susan, a client from Wisconsin contacted me the other week to say they had a new member in the family—Hank, a cat who had been a long-time resident at a humane society. Although he been in their loving home for a few months, Susan sensed “something was off”. We agreed that he might need some help to let go of past trauma. A weeks after two healing sessions for Hank, Susan emailed me the following:

“Right now Hank is looking out the door very alertly, jerking his head to see whatever is moving out there. Before he would just sit there passively. He's acting more "cat like" now instead of withdrawn. He’s running around, batting at the air, playing with the puppy. He came on a walk with me outside, followed along with the rest of the gang. He seems a bit more chipper and is interacting with us. My husband even noticed, saying that Hank has ‘come out of his shell’. Things seem good!! Thanks!
Susan and Hank

I am so happy for all of them. We all need help now and then.

Be well, Bonnie

Grass - The Vegetable of Choice

We have all been told to eat our vegetables. Dogs and cats like them too. In fact, asparagus is cats’ favorite. Dogs and cats have always eaten grass—their vegetable of choice. With domestication, they are often unable to get it. Often animals will start chewing houseplants in an attempt to get their greens. It’s not good for our plants and not for the animals either especially since some plants are dangerous for them to be eating. People often believe that grass is not healthy for their animals. In my onion, the only time it is not good for them is if the grass has been chemically treated or the lawns nearby have been.

Cats especially need the benefits of grass to aid in digestion—without it they are more prone to hairballs, vomiting, and other digestive issues. I received an email from a client the other day about her cat:

“I had forgotten to do the grass that you suggested. I remembered on Monday and dug up a little patch of about five stalks. He was out of the closet before I could even set the container on the floor. "Mowed" is a good word for what he did to the grass.”

When you eat your vegetables, share with your animals. And also consider providing them with what they would be eating in the wild—grass.

Remembering Others

The past few days it has been intensely warm; oh, let me say how it really is--HOT in this part of the country. Living without air conditioning, I have a great appreciation of others who do not have air and that includes animals.

Consider all the animals that live in buildings--the factory farm animals. I cannot speak for all of them, but I am certain that most, if not all, do not have airconditioning in those barns. And they do not have windows to let in air. As an example, a chicken farmer whom I have witnessed has approximately 63,000 chickens in one barn and all they have to regulate the heat are large fans. Today I have four fans going in my small home (approxly. 1500 sq. ft.) which I share with my cats, and we are struggling to keep cool. Imagaine, what these factory farm animals are experiencing who are surrounded with others (all that body heat of others) inside an aluminum type building--no windows, no access to the outdoors, no airconditioning.

I have decided I have no right to complain about the heat, and I need to focus on what I can do to help. Therefore, I'm keeping the birdbath filled with water plus a large tub of water that MAYBE the deer will use. Of course, make sure that your own home-bound animals have plenty of water and brush them to remove excess fur.

I have another suggestion--if you are not a vegetarian, consider supporting the organic farmer versus corporations (factory farmers). Buy organic eggs and meats as these animals are usually allowed to roam and have

Swiffer Wetjet - Dogs Beware

I received the following article from a client of mine that I want to pass on to you in hopes of any more animals encountering troubles with household items.

Subject: Warning for Pet Owners..................

Subject: Please read

Important...please read.

"5-year old German
Shepherd dog put down due to liver failure. The dog was completely
healthy until a few weeks ago, so a necropsy was done to see what
the cause was. The liver levels were unbelievable, as if the dog
had ingested poison of some kind. The dog is kept inside and when he's
outside, someone's with him, so the idea of him getting into something
unknown was hard to believe.
The man started going through all the items in the house. When he
got to the Swiffer Wetjet, he noticed, in very tiny print, a warning
which stated "may be harmful to small children and animals." He called
the company to ask what the contents of the cleaning
agent are and was astounded to find out that antifreeze is one of the
ingredients. (actually he was told it's a compound which is one
molecule away from antifreeze).
Therefore, just by the dog walking on the floor cleaned with the
solution, then licking it's own paws, it ingested enough of the
solution to destroy its liver. Soon after his dog's death, his
housekeepers' two cats also died of liver failure. They both used the
Swiffer Wetjet for quick cleanups on their floors. Necropsies
weren't done on the cats, so they couldn't file a lawsuit, but he
asked that we spread the word to as many people as possible so they
don't lose their animals. This is equally harmful to babies and small
children that play on the floor a lot and put their fingers in their
mouths a lot."
PLEASE, EVEN IF YOU DO NOT HAVE BABIES, SMALL CHILDREN OR OWN A PET
PLEASE FORWARD THIS ON!