Governing Vessel 26 or GV26 is a great point to have in your first aid kit. It is a resuscitation point that can be used for shock, coma, loss of consciousness, cardiac arrest or seizures in People and Pets. This is an important point to know in case of emergency.
“GV 26” indicates that it is the 26th point along the Governor Vessel, or GV, channel. GV 26 in humans lies one-third the distance from the nose to the upper lip. Veterinarians transposing human points to non-humans have placed the point at the intersection of the planum and
philtrum of the upper lip in dogs and cats. For us laymen below the nose and above the upper lip
The link below was really interesting to me as it explains why it works from a Western and Eastern perspective. Fortunately I have only had to use this point once and it worked like a charm. So always good to understand why the points work. It is really amazing that these practitioners figured this out 5000 years ago and we are still using this modality with great success today.
Acupressure is not a substitute for Veterinary medicine. So if your dog is unconscious try the point but be sure to get your pet to the Vet ASAP….
Happy pointing