SA: ‘Breathing IPTouch’ Begin: Snake, Dog Breathe, Meow, Lap Dog, Gazurtal. FS/AV: Before, During, After ALL IPTouch. Body: Full body Fur Striping & Leash Remover warm up. Head: 2-3 finger circular Fur Striping (instead of petting). Long FS including the face, mouth, eyes, nose bridge. Ears: FS, touching both ears at the same time. Begin gentle PE. One at a time slide and gently fold ear flaps from base to tips. Neck/Throat: FS entire area. Slowly add RFB. Finish touch with FS in all directions. Chest/Shoulders: FS mixed with BSQ. Shoulders: AV and movement can be added to non-weight bearing extremity. Do not attempt to move resistant extremities. Use caution with elderly joints. Legs: Long FS down to the paw tips & back up legs. Begin WH. Continue with toe and wrist movements. PS up legs. OK to break rule of thumb and work up extremities. AV & DB. Standing: LR or PP & EH. Trunk: FS in all fur directions. ACr throughout entire trunk. RFB as skin tension allows (careful not to pinch). Finalize with FS. AV & Meow. Hips/Low Back/Gluteals: BSQ to muscular areas. FS entire body with three sweeps. AV to the hips. RFB to entire body as animal and skin tension allow. Legs: PS down to the paw tips & back up legs. Begin WH. Continue with toe and ankle PE. PS up legs. OK to break rule of thumb and work up extremities. Use caution with elderly joints. Sacrum/Tail: AV with TP. Finalize with 3 sweeps of full body FS. Stomach: Full chest and stomach, groin FS - ACr. PP with GL with animal’s body rhythm. 3 sweeps of full body FS. Innovative Pet Therapy
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