Questions to Ask a Pet Psychic About Your Pet's Wellbeing
Because "is my pet happy?" isn't really one question. It's several.
This is a question I hear often in pet psychic sessions, even when it's never asked outright — are they getting what they need to be happy? Sometimes the question comes wrapped around something else — anxiety, a health scare, behavioral changes that came on suddenly. But underneath most of it is the same simple wish: I want the best life for them. That wish shows up as questions about food, discomfort, or aging. Other times, the animal wants to talk about something else entirely.
Here's how to ask either one — what you came in with, and what may surface once we start.
Let the Animal Lead First
Every session starts with what you're hoping to explore. Once a pet psychic reading begins, your animal leads: what does your animal want to say? Sometimes that's exactly what you came in wondering about. Just as often, it isn't — a dog wants to tell you about a past life you shared, or how much he loves you, before he'll weigh in on dinner. I often ask what their purpose is in your life, too — it's a question that tends to open something up. That's not a detour. It's often the most important part of the session. If you're curious what else might come through, here's what a pet psychic reading can open up for you and your pet.
Still, share what's on your mind early on. She's been anxious since we moved, she hasn't been responding to me on our walks — tell me at the start. It focuses the session instead of circling back to it later. And if your animal doesn't have a clear answer on something, the conversation tends to return to whatever you're already carrying, so it helps to know your own intention going in.
Open-ended questions tend to go furthest. "What does he want me to know about our life together?" gives him room to lead.
Food and Mealtime
The question I hear most is some version of: my dog or cat is picky — what do they want to eat? Sometimes the animal doesn’t know what the options are. Other times it’s an allergy they can’t quite place. You don’t need exact questions in hand. I’ll begin with a few questions to understand what’s underneath:
What is mealtime like for you?
What do you enjoy, and what doesn’t feel good?
What would make mealtime feel better?
What is happening around mealtime that affects how you feel?
That last one matters most. Animals often pick up on what we’re carrying before we’ve named it ourselves — sometimes what looks like pickiness is really them responding to something happening around them.
Pain and Discomfort
A common question I get is: is he in pain? A client came to me because her cat's behavior had suddenly changed — she wasn't sure if he was in pain, or if he simply had something to say. While the vet couldn't find anything, there was worry and still a thread to explore. So I ask him directly:
What does your body feel like right now?
Where does your body feel at ease, and where doesn't it?
What helps you feel better physically?
What would you like to change?
If it's physical, what comes through is often a sensation, such as stiffness, fogginess, or lethargy, rather than the distress we might expect. I might receive an image around a localized spot, or pick up on an emotion that's shifted alongside it. That is where animal communication can be interesting to explore. It's a starting point, not a diagnosis. This work complements professional care and doesn't replace it, so take what comes through to your vet from there.
Senior Life and Aging
This question tends to arrive quietly with senior pets: something is changing. It's less about fixing something, more about making sure nothing gets missed while there's still time. Most people who ask this are already doing everything right — they just need to hear that. Here's where we usually start:
What would help you feel your best in this stage of life?
What does an ordinary day feel like for you?
Where do you feel most at home?
What comes through can be specific — a softer bed, a slower pace on walks, more one-on-one time. Other times it's less a request and more a feeling — contentment, a sense of being understood, or a quiet readiness for whatever comes next. Sometimes it opens the door to end-of-life care, and what they need from you as that time gets closer. But this question tends to circle back to the same answer almost every time: being fully present with them.
When the Answer Points Somewhere Else
Come with questions, but hold them loosely. What comes through may simply be a place to begin. Often it's a feeling, an image, or a sense of what matters most, rather than a specific answer, and that's part of what makes it meaningful. When I ask an animal what they need, the answer may be about something else entirely. A cat, a dog, and a guinea pig have all answered the same question in much the same way: they just want more time connecting with you. Not a change in food. Not a change in routine. Just more time, together.
I wrote more about what this can look like in practice, including how a simple food question turned out to be a stand-in for something deeper: What Your Dog Wants to Eat Is Rarely the Whole Story.
When you’re ready, I'd be glad to listen to what your animal has to say. Book a session.
Lesley Ames is a certified animal communicator and psychic medium based in the Pacific Northwest. She works remotely with clients in Seattle, Chicago, and worldwide — including the UK, Europe, and Australia. Find her at lesleyames.com.
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