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, pain, or aging. Other times, they want 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. But once we begin, 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.
Still, ask your biggest question early. 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.
Questions About Food
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 — tell me he's picky, and this is the kind of ground I'll cover from there:
Is there something about the taste, texture, or smell that's bothering you?
Is there a particular protein or grain that agrees with you more than others?
Do you want more variety, or would you rather keep it consistent?
Is anything currently making mealtime stressful?
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.
Questions About Physical Discomfort or Pain
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:
Is there anywhere in your body that feels uncomfortable right now?
Is there anything you want to say about your behavior?
If it is physical what comes through is a feeling — stiffness, fogginess, lethargy — without distress the way 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 — take it to your vet from there.
Questions About Aging and Senior Wellbeing
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?
Is there anything about your daily routine you'd change?
Is there a place in the house you'd rather be?
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, 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. The most useful answer isn't always the one you expected to ask for. When I ask an animal what they need, they don't always answer in the terms we expect — pain, food, routine. A cat, a dog, and a guinea pig have all answered the same question the exact 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 Is My Dog Really Trying to Tell Me About Food?
If you're ready to bring your own questions to a session, I'd be glad to listen for what your animal has to say. Book a session
Lesley Ames is a certified animal communicator, pet psychic and psychic medium based in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. She volunteers at her local animal shelter and works with living animals, animals who have passed, and the people who love them. You can find her at lesleyames.com.