How can massage help my dog?
Dogs are afflicted with many of the same diseases and injuries as humans. Therapeutic massage, in addition to the obvious relaxation and comfort benefits, improves blood circulation and the immune system, relaxes the nervous system, encourages muscle tone, increases range of motion and digestion, improves skin tone, relieves muscle tension, and promotes general health and well-being.
I already massage my dog so why do I need a canine massage therapist?
While dog owners are encouraged to massage and pet their dogs, a true therapeutic massage can only be properly performed by a trained therapeutic massage therapist. Each massage stroke has a specific purpose, and is geared to address every part of the muscular body.
Will massage help if my dog is hurt?
Massage can identify and improve structural imbalances caused by genetics or injury. Recognizing these imbalances can help to identify muscle tightness, injuries, and diseases which cause pain. (NOTE: Always check first with your veterinarian if your dog suddenly develops pain or illness.)
Will massage help my shy and nervous dog?
Massage helps to alleviate depression, fear, anxiety, trauma, grieving, and shyness. Massage promotes comfort, love, confidence, bonding, and emotional well-being.
Will massage help my older dog?
Therapeutic massage helps senior dogs. Massage stimulates the circulation, helps to maintain muscle tone, improves range of motion and flexibility, speeds healing, and aids emotional well-being (depression, loss of companions, or changes in family, housing, etc.)
When should massage NOT be performed?
- If the dog has a fever
- If the dog is in shock
- If the dog has an infection
- On recent fractures and only with Veterinary approval
- On a post operative dog unless with Veterinary approval
- Over open wounds or blisters
- Within an hour of a meal (before or after)
- More than once in a 24-hour time frame
- If the dog does not want a massage.
Massage is NEVER a substitute for Veterinary Care
Dogs are afflicted with many of the same diseases and injuries as humans. Therapeutic massage, in addition to the obvious relaxation and comfort benefits, improves blood circulation and the immune system, relaxes the nervous system, encourages muscle tone, increases range of motion and digestion, improves skin tone, relieves muscle tension, and promotes general health and well-being.
I already massage my dog so why do I need a canine massage therapist?
While dog owners are encouraged to massage and pet their dogs, a true therapeutic massage can only be properly performed by a trained therapeutic massage therapist. Each massage stroke has a specific purpose, and is geared to address every part of the muscular body.
Will massage help if my dog is hurt?
Massage can identify and improve structural imbalances caused by genetics or injury. Recognizing these imbalances can help to identify muscle tightness, injuries, and diseases which cause pain. (NOTE: Always check first with your veterinarian if your dog suddenly develops pain or illness.)
Will massage help my shy and nervous dog?
Massage helps to alleviate depression, fear, anxiety, trauma, grieving, and shyness. Massage promotes comfort, love, confidence, bonding, and emotional well-being.
Will massage help my older dog?
Therapeutic massage helps senior dogs. Massage stimulates the circulation, helps to maintain muscle tone, improves range of motion and flexibility, speeds healing, and aids emotional well-being (depression, loss of companions, or changes in family, housing, etc.)
When should massage NOT be performed?
- If the dog has a fever
- If the dog is in shock
- If the dog has an infection
- On recent fractures and only with Veterinary approval
- On a post operative dog unless with Veterinary approval
- Over open wounds or blisters
- Within an hour of a meal (before or after)
- More than once in a 24-hour time frame
- If the dog does not want a massage.
Massage is NEVER a substitute for Veterinary Care