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Tips from a Pet Psychic: 5 Secrets You Didn't Know By The Editors of WOMEN'S
HEALTH

An animal communication expert gives you a sneak peak into the mind of your
petAn animal communication expert gives you a sneak peak into the mind of your
petEver wonder what your dog or cat is really thinking? Just ask pet psychic
Sonya Fitzpatrick, author of the upcoming book There Are No Sad Dogs in
Heaven. You may know Fitzpatrick from her former Animal Planet series, The Pet
Psychic, or her Sirius-XM show, Animal Intuition. She's helped countless
clients and celebrities solve issues with their pets, so we consulted her to
get some of her best tips. Read on for the secrets every pet owner should know:

You already communicate with your pet We're not just talking about telling
them to sit, stay, or go outside. According to Fitzpatrick, animals are
constantly picking up on our emotions, feelings, and energies. Her suggestion:
Visualize what you want to communicate to your animal or how you wish they
would behave, because they're particularly sensitive to this kind of message.
Another tactic, "When you say something verbally, always match your feeling
with whatever you are telling them," says Fitzpatrick. For instance, stay calm
when telling a pet that you'll be back from the store soon.

They react to your stress
Many times clients will come to Fitzpatrick when a pet starts acting strange,
like when a cat decides to ditch the litter box. "I'll ask the cat why, and it
can often be an emotional problem," say Fitzpatrick. "Something has happened
or you're not getting on well with your husband, and the only way they can
tell you they're disturbed is by peeing outside of the box." So if your pet
randomly starts misbehaving, it could just be their way of telling you that
they know something is up. (That said, peeing outside the litter box can be a
sign that your pet has bladder issues--it's worth also taking the kitty to the
vet to get checked out, just in case.)

They usually have a reason for acting out In addition to stress, other changes
and frustrations can cause your pet to misbehave-like if you swapped their bed
for a new one or if you started using a harsh cleanser in the house. "People
don't realize they use these terrible chemical cleaners in the house, and the
animals smell things we don't even smell," says Fitzpatrick. To avoid
upsetting or even hurting your pet, she suggests switching to all natural
cleaning products.

Other things that can set them off include bringing another pet into the
house, not giving them enough exercise, or starting to work longer hours. Any
of these changes can prompt your pet to respond-maybe even by wrecking your
brand new heels. While they don't do these things vindictively, it's often the
only way they can communicate that they're frustrated, says Fitzpatrick.

They mourn the loss of a pet just like you do
 In her new book, Fitzpatrick explains how she communicates with pets who
have passed away in order to give their owners closure. But when it comes to
the death of an animal, other pets in the household need to mourn too.
According to Fitzpatrick, animals can still sense a departed pet after they're
gone. "They don't understand and they get upset because they can feel and
sense them but can't see the physical body," says Fitzpatrick. To help the
household heal, leave the dog or cat's bed in the house for a few weeks after
they've passed, as the scent will help the other animals to grieve, says
Fitzpatrick.

They know when they're in good hands Wondering if your pet knows the extent of
your obsession with them? Chances are that they do, says Fitzpatrick. "All
animals know when they're with people who love them," she says. Yes, even an
especially unaffectionate cat, says Fitzpatrick. Pets have distinct
personalities and moods just like we do, but that doesn't mean they don't love
you, says Fitzpatrick.

By the editors of Women's Health

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