Copyright Elizabeth Whiter, 2009, 2010
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The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual wellbeing. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.
ISBN 978-1-84850-190-4 in print
ISBN 978-1-84850-615-2 in epub format
ISBN 978-1-84850-614-5 in Mobipocket format
Spike photo: Courtesy of Mia Sampietro
Merlin photo: Courtesy of Porcupine PR
Celia Hammond Cat Trust photo: Courtesy of Lisa Moss
Disclaimer: Spiritual healing is not a substitute for professional veterinary care. Hands-on healing is complementary, and a great support to any veterinary care, but if you are in any doubt about the welfare of your animal(s), a vet must always be your first port of call.
Once in a lifetime someone truly amazing comes along, like Elizabeth Whiter. Without Elizabeth we would be without our dog Frosty. There is no doubt that her healing powers, herbal remedies and dietary advice have worked a miracle in keeping Frosty alive and well against the odds.
SHAUN AND CHRISTINE
Elizabeth Whiters energy and enthusiasm for her work is quickly transferred to the animals in her care, with wonderful results. The animals in our care have benefited from her expertise in healing, work with oils and great compassion.
SIOBHAN LORD, EQUINE MARKET WATCH SANCTUARIES
When the vet said that the best thing might be to put our dog Woody to sleep, my family were devastated. Elizabeth sent remote healing to Woody, and within a short time his energy had changed, he was brighter and the spark was back in his eye. Elizabeth has given me hope, hope that there are good human beings out there who devote their lives to our animal friends and ask nothing back. Im sincerely grateful.
SALLY
We have been working with Liz for many years now with great results for a wide variety of our animals and birds including our wildlife casualties. Liz has had an amazing impact on our resident barn owl, Merlin, and on our boa constrictor, Sidney, who are completely relaxed in her presence. The techniques we have learned through her workshops and courses help our animals every day and we have achieved good success rates in rehabilitating the garden birds, hedgehogs, bats and birds of prey who come into our care.
STEVE SHORE, THE ACORN PROJECT
Meeting Liz and attending her courses has changed my life for ever by opening up a whole new world of opportunity, and enabling me to make fantastic new friendships! Thank you, Liz, keep up the good work.
HAZEL
Liz bounced into our shelter with energy enough to make everyone smile and immediately respond to her natural enthusiasm and talent for loving and understanding humans and animals alike. Its no wonder animals respond so readily to her methods of healing.
SHARON, NICOSIA DOG SHELTER
Dedicated to all my sisters and brothers in the animal kingdom. This book is for you.
First and foremost, my thanks goes to my husband Brian for supporting my vision and encouraging me to realise the dream, and for feeding our menagerie of animals day and night while I spent endless days, nights and months tapping away on the computer. I kept hearing your voice in my head saying, Its team work, baby. It sure is! You are my anchor, you are my life and I love you.
Enormous gratitude and love to Gilly, my dear friend, colleague and mentor, who has helped me make this dream project come true, providing professional and personal support throughout the whole of this incredible two-year writing process.
To my best friends my mum and my sister Susie who have supported me every step of the way on my healing journey.
In loving memory of my dad, who was my hero and gave me solid roots from which to grow and flourish.
Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Michelle Pilley at Hay House, who has been a guiding light and inspiration to me. I thank everybody at Hay House UK a dynamic publishing house with great team spirit and dedication. Special thanks to Leanne Sui Anastasi for the design of this book, and many thanks to Joanna Lincoln, Amanda Wheeler, Jo Burgess, Louise Firth, Amy Kiberd and Barbara Vesey.
Grateful thanks to Lee, Peter and Anita at Magik Thread for believing in me and encouraging me to write this book.
Special thanks to Holly, Mia, Maddie, Diane, Sue, Tracey, Alison, Vanessa, Amanda, Helen and Robbie for supporting me while I was creating the manuscript, teaching the diploma in animal healing and working at the animal healing clinic.
Thanks to all of my hard-working students and graduates who have become great friends and healing colleagues.
To other friends I may have failed to mention here by name, but love to you all unconditionally
Many thanks to Lee, my gifted web designer, technical advisor and computer whizz!
Special thanks to all the veterinarians, animal care and rescue workers, animal guardians and vet nurses I have had the privilege of working with and the incredible work you do with animals.
Contents
When Elizabeth Whiter asked me to write a foreword for her new book, I was busy treating her horse Betty for a severe suspensory ligament injury. The hind limb was very swollen around the hock, and initially a hock injury was feared. A closer inspection identified that the fetlock of the affected limb was lower than the other hind fetlock, and I suspected an injury of the suspensory ligament. An ultrasound examination confirmed this diagnosis and a treatment plan was formulated. The mare also had a foal at foot which needed to be weaned as well, complicating matters. During this process Elizabeth asked me what she herself could do to help Betty as well, and she suggested several treatments that would be supportive. Among these were a seaweed wrap placed underneath the support bandage and self-selected garlic. With the aid of conventional veterinary medicine and Elizabeths knowledge of healing (as well as good old TLC!) we managed to reduce the swelling and heat and make the mare more comfortable.
The first time I met Elizabeth was several years ago when I had to examine one of her other horses. At the end of that first visit Elizabeth introduced me to the world of herbs and oils. Sparkling with energy, she showed me around her herb garden and had me taste rose hips and other herbal products. We had an interesting discussion about complementary medicine, and I, being a very factual person used to evidence that is backed up by peer-reviewed science, remember being quite sceptical at first. But I was very impressed by Elizabeths extensive knowledge of natural remedies. This was combined with a sound approach towards the emotional relationship that exists between pet owners and their animals.