OUR PET CONNECTION

"I believe that every pet connection qualifies as such a relationship that allows us to see ourselves more clearly," says Douglas E. Knueven, D.V.M. "If there is something about your pet that really annoys you, then that may be telling you something about yourself, if there is a quality of your pet that you are inspired by, then look closely at that as well. The animals in our lives are a reminder that we each have a unique purpose for being alive. If we join wholeheartedly in the process of sharing life with our pets, we may be inspired to reach our full potential. One quality of companion animals that always touches me as a healer is their ability to inspire those around them."

He tells about an elderly cat called Richie, who had been diagnosed six months earlier by his regular veterinarian with a malignant nasal tumour and given a grave prognosis. It had eaten its way through his skull and produced a large mass between his eyes. His caregiver, not ready to give up felt he still had something to offer, and purpose to live for. He was started on herbs and acupuncture treatments. The malignant growth began to engulf his right eye and his appetite waned and one night he had a terrible nose bleed and was rushed to the hospital. He had not eaten for a week and it seemed like the end. His caregiver opted to give him one more acupuncture treatment and then take him home. He was 17 years old. Instead of points to fight the cancer, Dr. Knueven used a combination that would decrease pain and help him ease his transition. Instead of his health declining, Richie's appetite returned. The caregiver brought in a local animal communicator who explained to the ailing cat about the tumour and treatments. The cat finally understood what was going on with him. The animal communicator worked together with his owner causing a noticeable change in his attitude.

A week later the tumour was smaller and in two weeks was gone, leaving a large, shallow divot in his forehead. "We were all stunned with this medical marvel," says Dr. Knueven "Perhaps it was his caregiver's willingness to let go, or the group visualization sessions did the trick. Even with animals, healing comes from within. Our animal companions are bridges that link us with the rest of nature, including our own true human nature as we get to know ourselves through our pet connections," he concluded. For more information see Dr. Knueven's website at: www.beaveranimalclinic.com.