Animal Reiki

24/04/2025

Herbs for Seasonal Allergies 🌸

With spring in full bloom, seasonal allergies can leave dogs scratching, sneezing, and feeling uncomfortable. Herbs can offer gentle, natural relief without the harsh side effects of medications. Here are three powerful herbs to help your pup combat seasonal sniffles:

🌿 Nettle: Nature’s Antihistamine
Nettle is a natural antihistamine that works to block allergy triggers and reduce inflammation. It’s perfect for relieving itchy skin, watery eyes, and sneezing caused by pollen or other allergens.

💡 How to Use It: Brew nettle leaves into a tea, let it cool, and add a small amount to your dog’s water or food.

🌱 Licorice Root: Allergy Soother
Licorice root is known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. It calms irritated skin and helps reduce respiratory discomfort, making it ideal for dogs with itchy skin or mild asthma.

💡 How to Use It: Use a licorice root tincture or brew it into a tea, but only for short-term use as it mimics cortisone.

🌼 Calendula: Skin Healer
Calendula is a gentle herb that promotes skin healing and reduces inflammation. It’s perfect for hot spots, rashes, or any skin irritation caused by allergies.

💡 How to Use It: Create a calendula rinse by steeping the flowers in warm water. Once cooled, apply it to your dog’s itchy areas for relief.

Seasonal allergies can be tough, but these herbs offer a natural way to ease your dog’s discomfort. Always introduce herbs gradually and consult your vet for the right dosage.

🐾 Does your dog struggle with seasonal allergies?

22/04/2025

22/04/2025

Science of Herbal Healing for Dogs🌿

Herbs have been trusted for centuries to promote health and well-being, not just for humans but for our pets too. But what makes them so effective? It’s all about the active compounds within these plants that interact with your dog’s body in remarkable ways.

Chamomile: Nature’s Calming Agent
Chamomile isn’t just a soothing tea for humans.. it’s a lifesaver for anxious or itchy dogs. Its secret weapon is Apigenin, a natural compound that binds to receptors in the brain, helping to calm nerves and reduce anxiety. But that’s not all, chamomile also has anti-inflammatory properties, making it great for dogs with irritated skin or minor injuries. It’s gentle on the stomach, helping soothe digestive issues like nausea or bloating.

Turmeric: The Golden Healer
Turmeric is a superstar herb, especially for dogs with joint pain, arthritis, or chronic inflammation. Its active ingredient, curcumin, is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that works to reduce swelling in joints, improving mobility for older dogs or those with arthritis and neutralise free radicals, protecting cells from damage and promoting overall health.

Milk Thistle: The Liver Protector
For dogs on long term medications or exposed to toxins, milk thistle is a must have. Its active compound, silymarin, is a natural detoxifier and liver protector. It helps regenerate liver cells, supporting dogs with liver damage or those on medication and aids in flushing out toxins, keeping your dog’s system healthy and balanced.

Understanding the science behind these herbs allows us to use them safely and effectively. Every herb has unique properties that can target specific ailments, but it’s important to introduce them correctly and in the right amounts.

If you’re curious about how to incorporate these herbs into your dog’s routine or want advice tailored to your pup’s needs, drop your questions in the comments🌿

16/04/2025

Rachel Kelly Irish master herbalist who specialise's in treating all horse conditions with herbs, my formula's are specifically designed to meet the individual needs of your horse. I do not do ready made herbal products for horses. Equine Herbalist Ireland

16/04/2025

You Didn’t Just Choose Your Animal—They Chose You Too!

Ever feel like your animal showed up at the exact moment you needed them?

In my 15+ years as an Animal Kinesiologist, I’ve seen again and again how animals arrive not just for companionship - but to challenge us, reflect us, and help us heal.

💫 They help us face our patterns.
💫 They mirror our emotional wounds.
💫 They guide us—gently, without words—back to our truest selves.

If you’ve ever felt like your animal was more than a pet… you’re not alone. 🐾

~ Claire 🐾

15/04/2025

Train to be a Marine Mammal Medic
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12/04/2025

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Make friends with horses.

11/04/2025

National pet day today 💜 Big hugs to all the lucky animals out there proud to call themselves pets

Just a few of my furry and feathery friends here now and one soon to be new addition 🐾🐶

26/03/2025

Planning an herb garden.   Heres how to start and what you need to keep in mind.   So you want to grow herbs for your horse or better still you want to grow herbs so your horse will self medicate!! Sounds like a fabulous idea doesn’t it?? I’m afraid the stark reality of this is herbs growing (...

26/03/2025

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This is Millie ❤️And she has just celebrated her 30th birthday 😯
Leslie, 70, believes Millie, who was born in 1995, is currently the world's oldest living cat. She was first owned by Leslie's late wife, Paula, who got Millie when the kitten was three months old.
And Millie celebrated her big day with a cake with her face on.
Happy birthday Millie 🎉

20/03/2025

Spring has Sprung with a lovely crispy morning, sunshine and the birds singing 🎵 🌼 🌅 💜

05/03/2025

Looking forward to listening to The Telepathy Tapes with Ky Dickens especially the episode about animals 💜
Some amazing other stories of connection too

20/02/2025

Happy National Pet Day!

Whether they have fur, feathers, or scales, our animal friends share their hearts with us unconditionally.

One beautiful way to honor them today is through Animal Reiki—a gentle, meditative practice that creates a space of love, healing, and relaxation for our pets.

Ways to Celebrate with Animal Reiki:
🐾 Offer a quiet moment of Reiki, letting your pet receive as they choose.
🐾 Set an intention of gratitude for your pet’s presence in your life.
🐾 Spend mindful time together—whether it’s a walk, cuddle, or simply sitting in stillness.
🐾 Reflect on the ways your pet teaches you about love, patience, and connection.

19/02/2025

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“Our world is full of animals who are smart and sensitive, with abilities and strengths we lack, and ways of experiencing that we can’t imagine. They are not just here for us; they are here with us. And when we take the time to observe, to listen, to truly see them—not as resources or curiosities, but as fellow travelers in life—we discover a world more rich, more complex, and more miraculous than we ever knew.”

Sy Montgomery - The Soul of an Octopus

Artist Credit: Shinya Okayama (Predog)

14/02/2025

Happy Valentines 💌

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Animal kisses
Come with hugs too!
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