Acupressure for Dogs: Dog Massage & Acupressure Tips to Calm and Relax your Dog

Acupressure is an ancient form of massage that is one of the treatment methods used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The goal of acupressure (as well as other Chinese Medicine treatments) is to encourage the movement of qi ("life energy") through the 14 channels (meridians) inside the body. These are the same energy meridians and acupoints as those targeted with acupuncture. Chinese Medicine theory states that the constant flow of qi through these channels is essential for a person to keep their health. If this energy flow is blocked, the body can no longer maintain the balance that is needed to maintain high energy and deal with health issues.
Optimally, dogs who are to receive acupressure have already seen a vet and been diagnosed with a specific condition. Acupressure is not always the first or preferred treatment. Dogs may not tolerate acupuncture well so acupressure is the next alternative. In a few cases, acupressure may be a better option due to the location of the pain or medical condition. Acupressure may be used to improve any of the following issues:

• Allergies
• Digestive disorders
• Anxiety
• Pain
• Arthritis
• Chronic illnesses like liver, kidney, or heart disease
• Cancer
• Old age
• End of life

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