Healing for animals is covered by the Veterinary Surgeon’s Act 1966. Animals must be seen by a Veterinary Surgeon for any health concerns that their owner may have about them. The Veterinary Surgeon remains in charge of the animal’s case. Healing is a complement to, not a substitute for, veterinary care. An owner bringing an animal for healing will be required to sign a disclaimer form to say that their animal is under veterinary supervision. Providing these conditions are adhered to, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons recognises healing as a valid complementary therapy.

As with human patients, a record card will be completed for an animal patient.

When giving healing to an animal, the healer will first attune to the animal, often by touching them and then will move their hands around the animal’s body directing healing energy.

Most animals seem to enjoy being given healing. They usually become relaxed and may even go to sleep.