Animals Perception Suffering and Illness

As humans, we often assume that animals experience suffering the way we do. When we see them unwell, struggling to move, or losing their appetite, it’s natural for us to feel sadness and helplessness. We want to do everything we can to ease their discomfort. But the way animals perceive their own suffering, illness, and even mortality is very different from ours. Of course, medical treatment is necessary, but understanding their perspective helps us support them better—not just physically, but emotionally and energetically too. Recently, I communicated with an elderly dog who has cancer. For anonymity, I’m changing his name to Ned. His perspective on his illness gave his family a lot of clarity, and I hope sharing it helps others too. Ned’s Understanding of His Illness Ned has always been a strong-willed and perceptive soul. Despite his small physical frame, he carries himself like a leader—watchful, observant, always wanting to stay in control of his surroundings. His humans had a lot...