Not Just for People

This spring, my horse had a severe case of Lyme disease. The titer count was so high that the Vet recommended a course of IV antibiotics for a week, followed by oral antibiotics for 30 days. The IV treatment consisted of the Vet inserting a port in a vein in his neck, and me having to do an injection of either antibiotic or heperin every 6 hours. This, in addition to keeping the port clean and in place! Although the Vet did not say he needed to remain in his stall, I felt more comfortable keeping him there. Anyone who has ever seen a horse roll will understand - I did not want him rubbing his neck on the ground in the dirt and mud. This alone was quite an adjustment for a horse who is never shut in his stall. My horses have free choice to paddock or stall 24 hours/day. Plus, I was coming out at all hours, injecting him, re-wrapping (even duct taping) gauze and vet wrap over the port and on his neck to keep everything clean and in place. When I entered his stall to administer his last injection, he walked over to where I normally would have him stand, and put his head down as if to say "ok - I know why you're here". He was a total trooper through it all!

The next time my Vet was out she commented that she had never had anyone go through the entire week without incident or having to call her to come back.

My secret? Each time I brought him grain, I did a little Reiki session while he ate. Animals respond extremely well to Reiki due to their innate understanding of energy. I totally attribute his calmness and willingness throughout this ordeal to these sessions.