info:eu-repo/semantics/article eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode Abstract: Reiki, an ancient healing modality, has evolved into a globally recognized complementary therapy. This review explores its application in companion animal care, particularly focusing on dogs and cats. Reiki, defined by its emphasis on universal life energy, is distinguished for its non-invasive nature and holistic approach, targeting physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances. In veterinary settings, Reiki has been increasingly utilized for pain management, anxiety reduction, recovery enhancement, and end-of-life care. The review highlights how Reiki addresses the needs of animals under physical or emotional distress, offering insights into its integration in clinical environments, rescue operations, and home settings. Notable benefits include stress alleviation, relaxation, improved mobility, and emotional balance. However, the acceptance of Reiki within the veterinary profession remains mixed, influenced by varying levels of scientific validation and practitioner training. Key challenges in Reiki research include methodological limitations, such as subjective outcome measures and the difficulty of establishing placebo controls. Despite these challenges, Reiki’s low-risk profile and observed benefits in animal welfare underscore its potential as a complementary modality. Future directions call for rigorous studies to validate its effects, enhance practitioner standards, and integrate it more broadly into veterinary care. By examining Reiki’s therapeutic potential and ethical considerations, this review contributes to the growing discourse on holistic approaches in veterinary medicine, advocating for an inclusive model that embraces both conventional and alternative therapies. Journal of Agronomy, Technology and Engineering Management volume: 8 number: 4 startpage: 1659 endpage: 1672 application/pdf 624812 bytes Puvača, Nikola Mirkov, Jelena Tomaš Simin, Mirela Keywords: Reiki; holistic healing; Usui Reiki Ryoho; animals; pets; cats; dogs; welfare. 2025 https://unilib.phaidrabg.rs/o:8182 doi:10.55817/ZODW6643 The Use of Reiki in Companion Animal Care: A Review of Its Applications in Dogs and Cats