Wellness For All Creatures

What Can Benefit from Acupressure?

What can benefit from acupressure?

Pretty much any ailment — from fatigue, to muscle pain, to emotional issues — can be treated with acupressure. Below are just a few of the conditions that can be treated. Always remember that acupressure is NOT a substitute for veterinary medical treatment. If your pet is sick or in distress please go to your vet for diagnosis and treatment immediately.

Physical Issues

  • Muscle Spasms
  • Pain
  • Digestive Issues, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
  • Swelling and Inflammation
  • Chronic Pain
  • Mobility Issues
  • Arthritis
  • Hock and Stifle Problems
  • Ear Problems
  • Eye Problems
  • Respiratory Conditions
  • Chronic or Acute Conditions
  • Weakened Immune System
Practitioner working with a relaxed white dog during an acupressure session

Emotional Issues

  • Depression
  • Fear
  • Mania
  • Anger
  • Aggression
  • Grief and Sadness
Golden retriever resting peacefully beside a person on a couch

When not to treat small animals with acupressure

  • Just after feeding — wait three to four hours before treating.
  • Immediately after any prolonged strenuous activities (agility training, swimming, running or hiking, etc.) — wait until the animal has cooled down and the heart rate is back to their normal resting rate.
  • When your dog or cat has a high fever (call your vet immediately).
  • If your dog or cat has an infectious disease (call your vet immediately).
  • After breeding — wait twelve hours.
  • If your dog or cat is pregnant — wait until after delivery to resume sessions.
  • Puppies and kittens under one year should not receive a full acupressure session as they are in the process of growing.

When not to treat equine animals with acupressure

  • Just after feeding — wait three to four hours before treating.
  • Immediately after any prolonged strenuous activities (racing, dressage, hunter jumper activities, hard riding, etc.) — wait until the horse has cooled down.
  • When your horse has a high fever (call your vet immediately).
  • If your horse has an infectious disease (call your vet immediately).
  • After breeding — wait twelve hours.
  • If your mare is pregnant — wait until after delivery to resume sessions.
  • Foals under one year should not receive a full acupressure session.
  • Cancer can be contraindicated — always get a veterinarian's approval before treating.

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