Animal Massage
for Cats, Dogs, Horses (Equines), Rabbits and Other Pets

by Gina McCulloch D.C., IVCA, IEBWA

Massage for cats, dogs, horses (equines) and other animals is the therapeutic use of touch to restore the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues) in your pets body to their optimum state.

It is a non-invasive technique that can provide substantial pain relief and aid the rehabilitation process, promoting healing. The strokes applied to your pet’s soft tissues can be used to relax and soothe your pet or invigorate their muscles prior to competition, increasing performance, quality of gait and stamina.

It is often referred to as an alternative, integrative, complementary, natural and / or holistic medicine for cats, dogs, horses (equines) rabbits and other animals and pets.

Massage therapists for animals apply pressure or vibration to the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues) of your pet’s body.

Stronger pressure may be used to work deep tissues or a lighter touch to release physical and emotional blockages. It is usually done by hand, but mechanical apparatus may also be used.

Massage can relieve pain and discomfort in your pet (e.g. cat, dog, horse, rabbit etc.) as it releases endorphins (the body’s natural pain killers). As pain can cause behavioural problems, you may see a positive change in your pet’s disposition.

By increasing;	And decreasing;
Blood & lymphatic flow, Flexibility, mobility & range of motion, Elimination of waste & toxins, Relaxation Enhancing muscle tone	Stiffness, Muscle spasms Excessive tension, Swelling & inflammation

 

Massage can increase performance and promote good health. Restoring correct joint range of motion and enhancing muscle tone can also help prevent injury and degenerative wear and tear on joints.

There is evidence based research and/or anecdotal evidence that Animal Massage has helped cats, dogs, horses (equines), rabbits and other pets with:

Behavioural problems Blood & lymphatic flow, Circulation improvement Disposition improvement Elimination of waste & toxins Enhance performance Enhancing muscle tone Excessive tension Flexibility Mobility & range of motion

Gait abnormalities Muscle spasms Promote good health Range of motion increased Rehabilitation of injuries Relaxation Stamina improvement Stiffness Swelling & inflammation

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