How acupressure eases arthritis pain in dogs and cats
Reduce your animal’s discomfort by gently stimulating these three key acupoints. Many dogs and cats suffer from arthritis, especially as they get older. Thankfully, there…
Author: Nancy Zidonis
Nancy Zidonis is one of the authors of Acu-Cat: A Guide to Feline Acupressure, Acu-Dog: a Guide to Canine Acupressure and The Well-Connected Dog: A Guide to Canine Acupressure. Nancy Zidonis, together with Amy Snow own Tallgrass Publishers, which offers meridian charts for cats and dogs as well as manuals, DVDs and canine acupressure apps for mobile devices. They founded the Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute, offering hands-on and online training courses worldwide, including a Practitioner Certification Program (animalacupressure.com or Tallgrass@animalacupressure.com).
Tilley’s tale – how a senior dog adapted to being blind
When this high-energy canine developed cataracts and glaucoma at the age of seven, an integrative treatment approach, including acupressure-massage, helped her adjust to blindness. As…
Acupressure for easing holiday stress – in both you and your dog!
The festive season can be tense as well as fun – and if you’re feeling the holiday stress, your dog is too. These simple acupressure…
Canine acupressure for spring conditioning
With the return of warmer weather, your dog will be more active than he was during the winter. Here’s how physical conditioning, along with acupressure,…
How acupressure can help abandoned dogs
A dog that has been abandoned often suffers from a host of physical, emotional and behavioral issues. Along with the proper veterinary care and lots…
Senior cats – acupressure support for kidney health and general aging
Senior cats are prone to developing kidney disease and other age-related issues. Find out how acupressure can improve your aging kitty’s longevity and quality of…
Acupressure in animal shelters
How acupressure-massage can play a role in easing anxiety, fear and confusion in shelters. Animal shelters are tough places no matter how hard staff and…
Coping with canine seizures
Discover how acupressure and ice can work together to help reduce the severity and duration of seizures in dogs. Seizures in dogs are scary, especially…
Acupressure for dogs in hospice
Used within the context of hospice or palliative care, acupressure is a wonderful way to alleviate discomfort and help dogs pass more easily when their…
Acupressure-massage for puppy mill survivors
Combining veterinary care with acupressure-massage can help heal these dogs, both physically and emotionally. Pet shop puppies are adorable. Your heart melts and you have to…
Exercise and acupressure for conditioning
Add acupressure to your dog’s exercise regime, and you’ll give him the edge he needs to advance to new levels if conditioning. Every dog has…
