Being Fully Present With Your Pet

Animal Communicators

As an animal communicator, one of the topics I hear from my clients is “What I can do to make my animal companion happy?” What we often learn is our animal friends simply would like to spend time with us – time uninterrupted, without distractions and with us fully present. When you spend time with your animal family, are you watching TV while you pat your dog on her head; texting while you take a walk around the block; brushing your cat but thinking about work? I think you see where I’m going with this. Animal communicators. When we’re not fully present with our animal companions, we are missing out and so are they. (more…)

Seeking Solutions: My Senior Cat’s Ongoing Litter Box Issues!

litter box issues

Dear Kevin,

My male cat Remy pees and/or poops outside the litter box persistently. I adopted him from a shelter where he was housed for only 1 day.  He was 10 months old and apparently had been in a home in a bad neighborhood, had been tuned out, and had slightly burned fur in spots. The first night in my home, at 2:00 am he peed in the middle of my bed.  He continued this for 3 or 4 nights until the vet helped me stop this.  It started again about a year later on the tunnel toy I got for both him and a female playmate I adopted for him who love each other.  I had to get rid of the tunnel toy, but he continued to pee on the hall rug where it had been.  He stopped for a few years but in the past two years has started again…now on my bed.  I live in fear and dread never knowing when it will happen.  Sometimes I ignored it and just cleaned up.  Sometimes I would pick him up, rub his nose in it and then in the litter box, but nothing stops him.  He seems to be unaware of doing anything wrong.  The litter box is extremely clean, very large and in the bathroom in my small apartment quite close to everywhere.

I love him so much…

It breaks my heart to give him away, knowing someone else might turn him out and eventually he would be euthanized.  And his sister Cherie loves him much. I cuddle him, caress him, feed him well and give him much affection. It will happen sometimes even after much loving too. But mostly it just happens! Long ago I realized his motto seems to be: “I want what I want when I want it.” He will be 11 years in August. I will be 90 in September.  I don’t want to live with this situation much longer and know I have to do something soon. And I don’t want to live with ‘cat boarders’ as I love to show them love and treat them like my children.  I have had 4 previous cats who were angels, whom I loved very much with never a problem. I am writing because I am hoping that your organization will screen someone and put me in touch with a cat communicator who is aware of the situation and will have a handle on it.  I do not want to waste time and money. I live in an apartment in New York City. My cats are indoors. Looking forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Ruth

Hi Ruth –

Thank you for writing to us and sharing your heartfelt story about Remy. It’s clear you have given this cat your whole heart, and you’ve gone above and beyond to care for him despite the challenges. Your patience, love, and devotion – are deeply admirable. You’re not alone, and the fact that you’re still seeking solutions instead of giving up says so much about your compassion.

From what you’ve described, it sounds like Remy’s behavior may be rooted in unresolved trauma or emotional stress, potentially dating back to his early experiences before adoption. Cats can carry emotional wounds just like people, and those early burns, instability, and fear could still be affecting his sense of security. Even now.

Litter Box IssuesYou’ve done everything right: a clean, accessible litter box, affection, attention, a companion cat. The intermittent nature of Remy’s peeing and the stress it causes you both point to emotional rather than physical causes (assuming his vet has ruled out medical issues like a urinary tract infection or arthritis). This is precisely the kind of situation where an experienced animal communicator may be able to help bridge the gap between Remy’s inner world and yours.

At Petworks, we work with highly regarded animal communicators and cat behavior experts who specialize in helping pet parents like you understand what might be going on in their pet’s mind and heart. These sessions, often conducted virtually, can uncover emotional triggers, help your cat feel heard, and provide you with guidance on how to shift behaviors with empathy.

Ruth, you’ve given Remy a loving, safe home for 11 years. It’s not your fault this behavior persists, and you deserve peace of mind in your golden years. An animal communicator or behaviorist may offer insight into what’s driving Remy’s actions, and potentially bring relief for both of you.

With warmth and respect from everyone here at Petworks,

Kevin

Ask Kev

Petworks Co-Founder Kevin Kinyon is a life-long animal lover who works tirelessly to improve the lives of pets and their parents. Human and animal qualities he values most are integrity, humor, and empathy.

How Do I Know If A Pet Psychic Is Legit?

legit pet psychic

How to Know If a Pet Psychic Is Legit: Certifications and What to Look For in  Professional Animal Communicators and Pet Psychics. In an era where holistic and intuitive pet care is on the rise, many pet parents are turning to pet psychics, also known as animal communicators, for guidance, connection, and insight into their pets’ emotions and behaviors… (more…)

Professional Animal Whisperers Have Gifts

Animal Whisperer

Animal Whisperers. In an age when pet parents are seeking deeper connections with their animals, the art of animal whispering has become more recognized and respected. If you feel naturally attuned to animals and have a gift for sensing their emotions and needs, becoming a professional animal whisperer could be your calling. But what exactly does this profession entail? And how can you turn your intuitive skills into a thriving online business through remote consultations? (more…)

Demystifying Remote Animal Communication

The ability to communicate effectively with animals at a distance is something that mystifies most people. However, it is not really as unusual as it seems. Many animals communicate in a variety of different ways – though often nonverbally. In remote animal communication, the method of connection is known as high sense perception. 

What is remote animal communication? How does it work?

Animals are wired to receive information in more ways than humans. That is because they use more of their senses than we do. If you have a pet, they likely know more about you than you do about them. Your pet is constantly receiving information about how you feel, both physically and emotionally, as they are hyperaware of subtle changes in their environment via the energy fields that they perceive. Your tone of voice, even your pitch, can be interpreted by animals. This opens one part of the communication equation – the animal’s side. We too are capable of high sense perception, which opens the second half of the equation and creates the opportunity for a conversation.

Animal CommunicationHow many of us have had experiences where the phone rings and we know who it is, or our instincts about a situation turn out to be true?  These are our high sense perceptions kicking in even though we no longer need them for survival. They can be very valuable and it’s worth the effort to strengthen them.

Communicating With Your Pet

In my work, I connect remotely with animals through energetic connection.  Communicating with your pet is like tuning into a radio frequency. You dial in to your pet. Your pet senses that you are reaching out to make a connection and, if they feel your motivation is genuine and valuable, they will join you. They are most interested in their relationship with you.  

Animal communication is especially useful when there are challenges physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually. Perhaps you are simply looking to create a stronger bond with your pet. With information from the animal’s point of view, resolution can be swift and permanent. Your relationship will grow in ways that you had not imagined. When you understand how things are for them and why, your animals are noticeably relieved and can let go of tension.

Animal Communication

Did you find this article useful? Would you like 100% free access to more articles like these, and free access to over 5,000 vetted pet care service professionals throughout the United States? Sign up here for a free Petworks account, and take 10% off your first booking, on us!

Sometimes energetic blocks show up in an animal’s system from physical or emotional trauma that can be released using energy therapy. This type of therapy supports a healthy immune system and creates balance and flow, which are the foundations of wellbeing for your pet. As a Certified Practitioner in Healing Touch for Animals, I am qualified to help animals regain this balance.

Our pets offer us incredible gifts when we take the time to open up and ask. Are you ready to start the conversation?


About the Author

Vivian Kallmann is a professional Animal Communicator and Certified Energy Therapist for Animals.  She has worked in the Kansas City area for more than 18 years helping people and their animals discover health and wellbeing by including the animal’s point of view.  Her skillset allows her to connect with any kind of animal and listen to the things they want their people to know; often with suggestions on how improvements might be made.  Vivian’s passion and life work is to create understanding and joy while deepening our relationships with each other. Because she is trained to work remotely, Vivian has clients across the world.  Vivian is on staff at Taylor Animal Hospital in Parkville, Missouri as their Energy Therapist focusing on surgery and hospital patients. She offers workshops in Animal Communication when time allows.

About Petworks

Dr Marty Goldstein Nature's Blend - Petworks NutritionIn 2021, Dr. Marty Goldstein DVM joined the pet care platform Petworks as an advisor in its Animal Nutrition care division. Dr Marty Nature’s Blend is on a mission to help your pets live their healthiest lives possible. Dr. Marty’s pet nutrition expertise and guidance has helped Petworks evolve and become the preeminent animal and pet nutrition consultation service for pet parents in North America.

Bill Bishop Blue Buffalo Pet NutritionIn 2022, Blue Buffalo Founder Bill Bishop Jr. joined Petworks as Senior Advisor in our Animal Nutrition Care Division. Bill brings his extensive expertise in pet food innovation and business leadership. His guidance helps Petworks enhance our pet nutrition service offerings, helping to ensure that pet parents throughout the world receive trusted, science-backed nutritional support for their dogs, cats, and animals.

Petworks Co-Founder Kevin Kinyon is a life-long animal lover who works tirelessly to improve the lives of pets and their parents. Human and animal qualities he values most are integrity, humor, and empathy.