Prayer For Healing A Sick Pet

Some of you may read this title and think “A prayer for healing a sick pet, really?”

Yes!

The truth we know that in most countries animals are kept outside of the house.  So I would imagine some of you would not think of praying for a sick pet.  Especially when you think of all the people that you know that need prayer.  I’m hoping that by the time you read this article, you will change your mind about this.

You see, to many people their pet is much like a member of the family.  This is their baby.

I am also convinced that dogs were put on this earth to teach us how to love unconditionally.




The first time someone asked me to pray for their sick dog it did take me by surprise but since I told her I would do it I went with the request to God and asked what was His perspective on praying for a dog or a cat.

These are the thoughts that came to me:

1. If pets weren’t important to God then He never would have commanded Noah to take two of each type and put them on the ark when He was about to destroy the earth with a flood. (Genesis 7:16).  Let’s face it He wouldn’t have created them in the first place!

2. Isaiah 65 which is the picture of the new heaven and the new earth has the wolf and the lamb eating together while lions will eat straw.  Even a snake is mentioned! This is the picture and harmony among all animals on the new earth.

3.  Remember that man was the one that brought sickness and death to the earth through sin.  This means that animals, much like man, was created to live forever.  Even the plant life would live forever because there would be no death. Can you imagine your garden blooming year round and nothing dying? We are the ones responsible for animals getting sick.

4.  Nowhere in the bible does it say that your pet hamster, pigs or pet fish has a soul that needs to be saved. While pets are important to God, they are not to be viewed above humans.  You shouldn’t love your animals more than you love a fellow human being.  We have souls that need to be saved and animals do not. The bible clearly shows us that God puts a greater love on humans and so should you. Matthew 6:26 (NIV) “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”

5.  Revelation 19 has Jesus coming back on a white horse.  Through this we know that animals are in heaven.

So now that we have established that pets are important to God and that they are in heaven, let’s talk about the process of healing.

Are you wondering: Can prayer heal the sick animal?

Here are some scriptures to consider before praying for your animals

Proverbs 12:10 (NIV) “The righteous care for the needs of their animals,but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.”

Psalm 145:9 (NIV) “The Lord is good to all; He has compassion on all He has made.”

Exodus 23:12 (NIV) “Six days do your work, but on the seventh day do not work, so that your ox and your donkey may rest, and so that the slave born in your household and the foreigner living among you may be refreshed.”

The sabbath rest was not only intended for you but for your animals as well.  Since we have dominion over animals we should be the ones enforcing the rest.




What does the bible say about healing?

Jesus was known in the Bible as the great healer and there are many healing prayer scriptures that you will find speaking of those that he healed. Do you know the story of the woman who had the “issue of blood”? It was her faith that gave her the strength to press on through the crowds until she got to Jesus. She was praying for healing and her faith was so strong that she knew that just by the simple act of touching the hem of his garment she could get that healing that she was praying for. It was the full belief that she had in the healing power of Jesus that caused her to do what she did – in this case she did not even ask! She just touched a piece of Jesus and she was made whole because she believed.

Your sick pet cannot ask either but you know what they need so you can make supplication for them.  Activate your faith and belief in the healing power of Jesus and ask for them.

Can you recall a place in the Bible where Jesus refused to grant the request of a prayer for healing? No, there is no record of that.  Ask God to strengthen your faith so you can believe for healing for your sick animal.

Here is a little prayer for healing your sick pet

Lord I know that I am your child and as such you hold me higher than the angels and the animals that you have created. Even so, pets are all important to you whether it is a dog, cat, lizard, snake, hamster, pig, a fish whatever it may be, you created it. Lord, I thank you for your awesomeness and power, for providing for my every need and the needs of my animal. So, Lord, I come to you now praying for healing for my sick pet, ________. I am in need of your help. You know the exact illness that is afflicting my pet even though he/she cannot speak; I trust your divine guidance in_________life. Help them Lord; deliver _________ from any pain and suffering. Grant ___________ your peace as I place him/her in your capable hands. I ask for healing, I ask for strength, I ask O Lord that your perfect will be accomplish in this pet’s life for your glory, in Jesus name. Amen

If this prayer has blessed you and your animal, please share it with others.

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566 thoughts on “Prayer For Healing A Sick Pet”

  1. sassyassangel@att.net I could not find how to make a request..please forgive me…I need prayers for Ricky, my canine fur baby. Ricky is 8 yrs old…He got into the rat bait….I took him to get after 2 days when he started coughing…Vet gave me vitamin K, and antibiotics..but told me to watch Ricky, and if his gums loose their pink color, get my to get for a blood transfusion…..please pray for Ricky. Thank you,Pat. The

  2. Thank you for this post and an opportunity for additional prayers for my pet who is very ill. My 8 year old cat, Miley, presently has a respiratory illness that we can’t seem to heal. The vet told us that she has a heart murmur, and now it is suspected that Miley has cancer somewhere in her body. Please pray that Miley has complete healing in her body, and that I have the faith needed to bring about God’s heading for her. Thank you.

  3. I was so grateful to find this prayer when my dog Teddy was so sick. He hadn’t been diagnosed yet, so it seemed appropriate to ask for his healing, but if that wasn’t His will, to then ask that his suffering be taken away. The day after he was diagnosed I was by his side when he passed away. I know this prayer was answered.

    1. Christine, So sorry you lost Teddy. Our pets are so precious to us and definitely a part of the family. Remember there are animals in heaven. God is good!

  4. Please pray for my golden retriever ‘cooper’ have treated him for a month now now he is vomiting blood. I know my Jesus can heal him even as I write this prayer request!amen

  5. Thank you!! Amen I pray for the requests above Jesus! My Mickey was healed of liver cancer because of prayer! God loves our pets! Please pray for my sister Pomeranian Sugar. His liver enzymes are elevated with potential of lymphoma.

    Thank you all in Jesus name!

  6. Please pray for Bobie my dog. He has pancreatitis with severe kidney damage, high liver enzymes and has congestive heart failure. Please pray for increased kidney function, wisdom for the doctors. Heal him Lord and restore us body in Jesus name Amen.

  7. Please pray for my dog Rocky, his leg is hurt and is due for surgery. Please heal him so he doesn’t have to go through that trouble!

  8. Please for my family’s beloved 5 years old cat, Fa-Fa.
    She has been sick for 2 weeks and her progress has been up and down. The vet said she has pancreatitis.
    Please pray for her speedy recovery and restore her good health. She brings laughters to our family. We miss her good old self.
    Greatly appreciate your kindness and prayers. Thank you!

  9. Thank you so much. This article is so encouraging. My St Bernard, “Hercules” had a mass below his stomach. The vet thought it was cancer and did surgery to remove it. But that area has become very swollen. On Friday the vet said Hercules had a fever of 103.9. He also couldn’t stand on his back legs. He was dragging them behind him. It broke my heart to see him that way. The vet suggested we put him to sleep. I couldn’t do that. If my child were sick, or my husband or my mother or anyone else, I would do everything in my power to keep them alive. Hercules is a part of our family. I want to do the same thing for him that I would do for any other member of my family. I began praying immediately, and have been praying everyday. Since then, he has been walking on his back legs again. After he walks for awhile, he has to lay down because it seems like he only has the strength to walk for short periods. But he is improving daily and that strengthens my faith. I know God hears & answers our prayers!
    Please pray for our Hercules. (We affectionately call him “Hurk.”)
    Thank you in advance and God bless you for all you do to help the animals through prayer!
    -Dana

  10. I need prayer for my dog to heal. Her name is Gracie. Thank you so much. I have been up since 3am and turned on your radio station. Please pray for my little dog, she has been a protector for 10 years from the evil in my neighborhood. She is an austrialian Shepard Mix. Please lift her up in prayer with whatever you have.Thank you so so much. She has a swollen liver as I see others in this post have the same problem.

  11. Please pray for our adopted dachshund Sammy. He is about 13 years old and he won’t eat or drink I would like to take him to the vet but I do not have the money. I don’t want him to die but I also don’t want him to suffer. Please pray for his healing and a couple of years more of life. Thank you and God bless you.

  12. Please pray for my dog Torrie . She sufferes from fevers and illnesses specific to her breed. I don’t have many friends and she is always so happy to be with me! She’s a terrific friend! I appreciate any prayers. Thank you thank you thank you!

  13. Please pray for my Cocoa. He had back surgery on sat from 2 ruptured disks that put pressure on his spinal cord. He has not had movement on the back end of his body. Please I ask that you pray for him to recover and regain use of his legs. Thank you so much.

  14. Please pray for my puppy alex. He ate something poisonous and he kept having seizures all night yesterday and i couldnt do anything about it since i didnt have enough money for the vet at the moment. Today the seizures stopped but he’s still poisoned i believe. I believe god can heal alex and stop all his suffering. Please pray for my puppy
    Thank you

  15. Please pray for our pet Loki who has been diagnosed with severe gastrointestinal infection akin to an attack of a parvo virus. He’s admitted in the hospital for two nights already. May God heal him. Please include Loki in your prayers as well.

    Thank You.
    H/C

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