Common Signs Your Animal Needs Healing or Communication
Animal Care (1)
Published: 07/11/2025
By Sarah Edwards-Keeling| SpiritHeart Animal Healing & Communication

As an animal owner, you probably already know your animal better than anyone else. But even the most attentive owners can miss the subtle signs that their animal is struggling. Animals can’t tell us with words what they need, so sometimes behaviour, energy, or body language is the only clue.

That’s where animal healing and communication comes in—it helps uncover what your animal is trying to tell you and supports them when something feels off.

Here are some common signs that your animal might benefit from a session.

1. Changes in Behaviour

Behaviour changes are often the first clue that something is going on. This could include:

  • Suddenly becoming withdrawn or hiding more than usual
  • Increased aggression or irritability
  • Not eating or drinking normally
  • Restlessness, pacing, or repetitive behaviours

These changes can signal emotional stress, discomfort, or confusion. By tuning in to your animal, a session can help uncover the cause and provide support.

2. Anxiety or Stress

Animals often feel stress in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. Look out for:

  • Panting, pacing, or excessive vocalisation
  • Clinginess or separation anxiety
  • Fear of loud noises, new environments, or strangers
  • Signs of tension in the body, like stiff muscles or raised hackles

Healing and communication can help your animal release stress and feel calmer and safer in their environment.

3. Unexplained Physical Symptoms

Sometimes your animal may be physically uncomfortable even if the vet hasn’t found a clear cause. This could show as:

  • Limping or stiffness without injury
  • Digestive changes or loss of appetite
  • Changes in grooming habits
  • Frequent scratching or licking

An animal healing session can support them emotionally and energetically, helping their body and mind come back into balance.

4. Difficulty Coping with Change

Animals are sensitive to changes in their environment. Big life events—like moving house, a new family member, or the arrival of another animal—can leave them unsettled. Signs include:

  • Confusion or disorientation
  • Clinginess or withdrawal
  • Behavioural regressions, like toileting in the wrong place

Communication helps your animal express how they’re feeling, and healing can ease their adjustment.

5. Signs of Trauma or Past Experiences

Rescue or traumatised animals may carry fear, grief, or past experiences that affect their daily life. Signs include:

  • Startling easily or showing phobias
  • Avoiding certain places, people, or situations
  • Aggression or defensive behaviour

Animal healing and communication gives these animals a voice, helping them feel safe and understood while gently releasing the past.

6. Your Gut Feeling

Sometimes, it’s not a visible behaviour or symptom—it’s your intuition. Many owners sense that something isn’t quite right before they can pinpoint it. Trusting your gut and reaching out for a session can be one of the best things you do for your animal.

Why Pay Attention Early

Noticing these signs early makes a huge difference. Animals respond better to support when we catch issues before they become serious. Healing and communication sessions aren’t just for when there’s a problem—they’re also preventative, helping your animal feel happy, balanced, and understood.

Ready to Support Your Animal?

If any of these signs sound familiar, your animal might benefit from a session. I offer animal healing and communication sessions in person, via video call, or through a photo reading—whatever works best for you and your animal.

Even if you’re unsure, I’m happy to have a chat first, answer your questions, and help you feel confident about taking the next step.

Click here to book your animal healing and communication session or get in touch today!

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