Acupressure is a safe, non-invasive modality developed thousands of years ago as a vital aspect of the Asian medicine system. Acupressure uses the same system and points as acupuncture with one difference, acupressure uses finger or thumb placement rather than acupuncture needles. These points follow channels, known as meridians which are the same channels that … Continue reading A Little About Animal Acupressure
Pain in Animals
Signs of Pain in Our Animals
This week we're going to talk about pain in our animals. Animals can be masters at hiding their pain, and then suffer in silence. Oftentimes, the only way we can know our animal or pet is in pain are by the subtle changes that occur, such as: Less enthusiasm for walks and playing A reluctance … Continue reading Signs of Pain in Our Animals
Hind-End Pain in Animals
This week we’re going to talk a bit about hind-end pain in animals, which can include cats, dogs, equine, etc. Hind-end pain can occur for a number of reasons that include, but are not limited to, arthritis, soft tissue injury/pain (what is sometimes called “Hidden or Silent Pain” by some veterinarians), spinal conditions that affect … Continue reading Hind-End Pain in Animals