Who Benefits?
- Puppies/Kittens – Starting massage in young animals provides positive reinforcement and bonding with humans as well as an overall sense of wellbeing and security.
- Adult/Seniors – Massage continues to provide benefits through every stage of life. Utilizing massage as part of the animal's health maintenance program strengthens the immune systems and provides pain reduction in chronic conditions such as arthritis and joint stiffness.
- Sporting & Working Animals – Just as massage provides benefits to human athletes, the same can be said for their pets. Increasing circulation, range of motion, and flexibility will increase the performance of the canine athlete as well as reduce the possibility for injury. In changing the rhythm and massage strokes utilized, massage can help to warm the animal up in preparation of the sport or aid in muscles relaxation as well as recovery after the event.
- Injury/Recovery – In conjunction with veterinary care, massage can aid in recovery from injury by increasing overall circulation and providing pain management. By avoiding local massage near the ailment or area(s) of contraindication, massage to rest of the body will benefit the animal as a whole and aid in the healing process.
