Do you know that pets respond extremely well to acupressure?

Acupressure is a non-invasive way to balance the energy of the internal organs to promote health and longevity. It can provide pet owners with a powerful tool to supplement regular Western veterinary care.

Case Study: Immunity Challenges Solved

Like people, many pets suffer from autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetes (especially among cats), asthma, and allergies.

In 2005, I visited an animal shelter and discovered a pair of kitten siblings who had been exposed to FIP, a deadly mutation of the common coronavirus.

These four-month-old kittens had a mild upper respiratory infection and asthma. In addition, the shelter’s veterinarian anticipated that they could become seriously ill within a year and perhaps die, as that had been the fate of other kittens from the same household.

Since the cats were exposed to FIP, they were also considered carriers. The shelter required anyone wishing to adopt the kittens to sign a contract stating that the cats would be indoor cats only and would not be exposed to any other cats in the home or neighborhood.

Needless to say, few people were interested in adopting these cats or even handling them, so I decided to adopt them as part of my Chinese medicine practice of working with animals.

As soon as I got them home, I began using an acupressure point protocol designed to strengthen the immune system, support digestion, and reduce lung inflammation. I also developed a custom formula of Chinese herbs for the kittens.

With the help of holistic veterinarian Dr. Debra Mathis (Saratoga, CA), we developed a natural diet to minimize your exposure to preservatives and other chemicals found in commercial foods.

The kittens did well on this regimen until one of the kittens had a severe allergic reaction to shrimp and ended up in the pet emergency hospital. Western vets were unable to get the kitten to eat or keep fluids down. They were also unable to control vomiting.

Exasperated by the lack of response, Western veterinarians ordered an ultrasound that showed some thickness in the animal’s intestinal wall. They suggested exploratory surgery to explore the possibility of cancer and irritable bowel syndrome, but I insisted that I be allowed to come into the clinic to perform acupressure on my cat and also that the technicians administer a fluid extract of custom herbs before trying the more invasive . process.

Within 24 hours of receiving the acupressure and herbal liquid extract, the kitten started eating again and was released two days later. Both kitties have grown into vibrant adults, ready to celebrate their third birthday with catnip treats.