Animal Healing IV
(Alteration)(Animal, Healing)
Reversible

Range:  10 feet per level
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  Permanent
Casting Time:  7
Area of Effect:  One animal
Saving Throw:  None

This spell simulates the casting of a heal for a true animal only. This spell does not work for a shapechanger of any kind, even if its natural shape is an animal and its other shape is something else. This spell cures all hit points of the animal. It even cures critical wounds such as laming or a broken leg. The reverse, animal harm IV, requires a touch in combat and causes a loss of all hit points with the exception of 1d4 HP. Note: the reverse will almost never be used by a priest with access to the animal sphere - if it is used, there have to exist some very good reasons - and if it is used without such reasons, the priest should be prepared to suffer the consequences.
The spell requires an ointment made from healing plants and the holy symbol of the priest. The reverse requires an ointment made from poison ivy and the holy symbol of the priest.

