What is dog massage?
Dog massage includes many techniques - these include effleurage, compression, skin rolling, trigger point and stress points as well as many others. It has been used to calm excited dogs, to relieve pain in sore dogs, and to increase energy and focus in performance dogs. Massage increases blood circulation, increases the movement of lymph, speeds healing, helps rebalance the body and helps relieve pain and discomfort.
Massage is now available to improve the quality of your pet's life.
Each dog massage is different; depending on what the dog's needs that day. As a dog becomes familiar with receiving a massage, they are eager to begin each session and they relax quickly and deeply. Often a dog will "ask" for particular work by moving his body under the therapists hands.
Massage is not petting. Massage is focused, intentional, and deliberate touch to balance, soothe, and energize. Massage is the manipulation of muscles and skin to promote increased circulation to all the organs and tissues in your pets body. A trained practitioner's hands become sensing devices that interact with the dog to improve the dog's overall health and quality of life.
Who needs a massage?
Puppies & Young Dogs:
Helps them accept handling by groomers, veterinarians and other canine professionals.
Improves socialization and their trust of new humans
Helps eases muscle tension often caused by rapid growth
Adult Dogs:
Helps maintain optimum health and wellness
Slows developing problems of old age
Often offers early detection of changes that may signify injury or disease
Elderly Dogs:
Helps maintain their mobility
Improves circulation
Helps reduce pain
Massage is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for competent veterinary care. It is a complementary form of health care.