Benefits for animal:
Amethyst helps with grief after losing a loved one. Animals as well as humans experience pain at bereavement, sometimes even worse than we do. Whether it is a human family member who has passed or one of the animals in the family, everyone suffers. Therefore using Amethyst at such sad times will help all.
Losing a loved one does not always have to involve the loved one passing. When animals are separated from their friends, companions and carers for whatever reason, They may undergo a degree of emotional stress. Using Amethyst will soothe them and help them to survive the sad period without losing too much vitality or succumbing to illness. Amethyst is a key crystal in the treatment of separation anxiety in any animal that has been kept apart from their loved ones. For example animals that have to spend time in a kennel or cattery.
There have been many examples of healthy pets falling seriously ill  and even dying due to enforced separation. Stress is a very destructive force for animals as well as humans.
 
Healing qualities: Eases the pain of losing or being apart from a loved one, serves as a general calming stone, helps in training young stubborn animals, soothes fears and stresses.
 
Best used for animals with;
- Bereavement and grief
- Disorientation
- Fear
- Panic attacks
- Separation anxiety
- Training problems
 
Benefits for owner:
Amethyst is an extremely powerful and protective stone. Traditionally it was worn to prevent drunkenness and has a sobering effect. It overcomes addictions and blockages of all kinds. Amethyst is extremely beneficial to the mind, calming and stimulating as appropriate. Mentally, it helps you feel less scattered, more focused and in control of your faculties. This crystal facilitates the decision making process, bringing in common sense  and putting decisions and insights into practice. Mentally, it calms, synthesizes and aids the transmission of neural signals through the brain. It is helpful where insomnia is caused by an overactive mind and protects against recurrent nightmares. Amethyst enhances memory and improves motivation, making you more able to set realistic goals. Amethyst balances out highs and lows, promoting emotional centering. It dispels anger, rage, fear and anxiety. Alleviating sadness and grief, it supports coming to terms with loss.