Natural Pet Healing – Acupressure And Chinese Herbs Help Asthmatic Kittens

Do you know that pets respond extremely well to acupressure?

Acupressure is a non-invasive way of balancing the energy of the internal organs to promote health and longevity. It can provide pet owners with a powerful tool to complement regular western veterinarian care.

Case Study: Immunity Challenges Resolved

Like people, many pets suffer from auto-immune illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyaglia, diabetes (especially among cats), asthma, and allergies.

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

These four months-old kittens had a mild upper respiratory infection and asthma. Also, the shelter veterinarian anticipated that they might become seriously ill within the year and perhaps die, as this had been the fate of other kittens that came from the same household.

Since the cats were exposed to FIP, they were also considered carriers. The shelter required that anyone who wished to adopt the kittens sign a contract stating that the cats would be indoor-only cats and not 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.I decided to adopt them as part of my practice in Chinese medicine is work with animals.

As soon as I got them home, I began using a protocol of acupressure points designed to strengthen the immunity 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 their exposure to preservatives and other chemicals found in commercial foods.

The kittens did well with this regimen until one of the kittens had a severe allergic reaction to shrimp and wound up in the emergency pet hospital. The western vets could not get the kitten to eat or hold fluids. They also could not control vomiting.

Exasperated at the lack of response, the western veterinarians ordered an ultrasound which showed some thickness within the animal’s intestinal wall. They suggested exploratory surgery to explore the possibility of cancer and irritable bowel syndrome, but I insisted that they allow me to come into the clinic to perform acupressure on my cat and also have the techs administer a fluid extract of custom herbs before trying the more invasive procedure.

Within 24 hours of receiving the acupressure and herbal fluid extract, the kitten began eating again, and was released two days after that. Both kittens have grown into vibrant adults, ready to celebrate their third birthdays with catnip treats.