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The Hands On Approach to Loving Your Pet Go to Page: 1 | 2 | 3 |
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If you're truly interested in the
holistic approach, then giving your pet massages in addition to
high quality, nutrient rich food and nutritional supplements can
help keep your pet in mint condition. Not only is massage a
great way to spot situations on your pet's body that you
wouldn't have caught otherwise, but it's a great way to bond
with your pet. If you want to enhance your pet's internal health, relax muscles, stimulate the good energies in the joints and stimulate different neurotransmitters—the body's own natural healing mechanisms—then massage or acupressure is a good place to start. Below are some of the basics. |
It is important for you to relax, as well. Breathe slowly and deeply, expanding your stomach out as you breath out and pulling your stomach gently in as you breath in. |
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Locate a quiet, restful place and
choose the right time. (After a meal or just after play time is
not ideal.) Start by brushing your hands gently from the head to
the beginning of the tail. Continue this at a speed that allows
your pet to relax. You will see and feel the relaxation. There are acupressure points all over the body. They lie between the muscle and the bone. There are books that show you exactly where these points are located. For general massage, focus on the area that seems to be affecting your pet. You may want to massage that area for a while. Your pet will tell you if you are doing a good job or not just by his or her level of relaxation. Apply a steady rotating pressure with a fingertip to the chosen acupressure point. To stimulate the point and give it more energy, rub it clockwise. If you want to calm your pet down or relax a sore muscle, massage counterclockwise. |
If you can’t get calm and
comfortable or if your pet is clearly unhappy, the massage will
not be helpful. Get up and plan another time to do it.
As your pet’s energy meets with
yours, you will see and feel an alignment between you. His or
her breathing may become closer to your rhythm or move so that
your hands hit certain points more often. This is the ultimate
example of the human animal bond. This is a very basic overview of some methods you can think about; however, it's important to know exactly what you're doing before you begin, so below are Dr. Jane's favorite books on acupressure and massage. |
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Acu-Cat: A guide to Feline
Acupressure by Nancy A Zidonis The Well Connected Dog – A Guide to Canine Acupressure by Amy Snow Equine Acupressure, A Working Manual by Nancy A Zidonis The Tellington TTouch : A Revolutionary Natural Method to Train and Care for Your Favorite Animal by Linda Tellington-Jones, Sybil Taylor Kindred Spirits : How the Remarkable Bond Between Humans and Animals Can Change the Way We Live by Allen M. Dvm Ms Schoen |
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