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Massage is not a luxury; it is a holistic option that compliments veterinary care.
A Senior Dog in your Family?
 Massage improves blood & lymphatic circulation, whichhelps speed up the metabolism. In other words, massage will act as a replacement for exercise that seniors can no
longer handle. Massage serves as a great preventive care
for atrophy (muscle wasting) and potential injuries for all
dogs, but especially for senior dogs. Regularly scheduled
massage is important for muscle management so that the
dog can stay mobile as long as possible.
In loving memory of Riba Ryder, 18 yrs.
January 6, 2010
Recent Surgery? Injury?
Massage promotes healing by increasing the flow of nutrients to the muscles,
carrying away excessive fluids and toxins. Massage also releases endorphins, which are natural pain killers. Wouldn't it be nice to have an option for pain management besides medications?
Performance Dogs?
Regularly scheduled massage would be perfect for performance dogs that tend to over-work muscles or get injured often. What happens after experiencing pain? Dogs instinctively learn to favor the painful side by putting more weight on the other side. These compensatory issues can be corrected by massage to restore body balance.
Large or Giant Breed?
Large dogs often suffer from joint or cartilage diseases in shoulder, elbow, knee, or hook. Massage eases pain, loosens and softens muscle tissues for a better range of motion. Large dogs age much faster than small ones. Take a proactive approach and start join/cartilage/musle management early in life. Don't wait until you see the signs!
Kennel Situation? Major Change in Life? History of Neglect or Abuse?
Touching, petting, and massage releases serotonin, which is 'happy' hormone. Stress, nervousness, fear and all other negative experiences associated with particular situations make their muscles tense up, and if prolonged, it will cause some serious physical and emotional problems. Massage can relax, provide comfort and restore strength in animals. To maximize the effectiveness of massage, combining with essential oils that release emotional barriers is highly effective.
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