The Holidays are fast approaching, and pet parents around the world are going to be traveling with their fur kids. So here are a few car safety tips for your pets., and a few acupressure points that may come in handy along the way.
Traveling by car is a great option for your dog. ( cats not so much) . Before you leave be sure to pack their favorite food and treats It is recommended that your pack at least three extra of days of food, treats and medicine, just in case something happens ie snow storm, car trouble etc. Be sure and have plenty of water and a collapsible bowl for water breaks.
Pet Identification
It is a good idea to create another pet tag for your pup with your cell phone number and email address; so if your pooch gets out you are easy to find . Most people have hundreds of pictures of their pet s in their phone but it may be a good idea to print out a quick picture and medical info to have with you just in case. Also make sure it is email ready so you can send it out if needed.
Riding in the car
Ok so a few rules… your pooch needs to be in a harness, pet carrier, or secured in the back seat . Remember when we were little (I’m dating myself) but we pretty much rode unrestrained in the front seat or wherever.. obviously that is now illegal for small humans for obvious reasons, which also apply to your pet. Riding in the front seat or on your lap for small dogs is dangerous for everyone. If something happens and your air bag deploys your pooch can be severely injured or killed. So a harness or carrier in the back seat is the best option. For bigger dogs the back seat harness or crate is advised that way everyone will arrive safely.
So as fun as traveling is a new environment is exciting but can also be stressful. Here are a few acupressure points you can use for tummy upset, calming and adapting to a new environment.
Have a great holiday and safe and fun travels..Here is a link for pet friendly hotels and services
GV20 dorsal midline between the ears there is usually a bump where the point is..clears brain calms mind
GB 20 Right behind the skull or occipital bone one finger off the cervical spine on either side in the divots. Also a good relaxation point good point to ease over thinking. Pulls the energy down from the head
GV 17 Right behind the skull in between the GB 20 points. Little divot under the bump. Great point to disperse energy and create calm.
TH5/ PE6 Inside of the front limb three cun above the tranverse crease in the wrist ( transverse carpal crease) between the tendons and opposite TH5so use together. Great point for environmental stresses
Ht 7 Pe 7 in the depression between the tendon and the ligament it is a natural depression and pretty easy to find just above the bend in the wrist. Your fingers will slide in the groove on either side. Hold bold sides that is actually 2 points Ht7 and Pe7 this clears the mind and calms the spirit great relaxation point pulls heat out of the head
ST 36 find the front of the knee and slide your finger down into the little groove on the lateral side of each knee This point serves double duty it calms the mind and helps with anxiety and any kind of physical stress that produce anxiety as well as OCD behavior. It is also a great immune point and supports the immune system in case it has been over stressed good for any type of gastrointestinal issue
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