Benefits of Massage

Benefits of Massage Massaging helps to open blood vessels and improve blood circulation, maintaining your pet's wel-being and expediting recovery Massage techniques may be used to reduce stress on a nervous or anxious animal EARS Spending time touching your companion helps to strengthen the human-animal bond The ears of your dog are like a reflection of their overal physique Massaging the ear and ear fags will relax and invigorate her entire body Using your hands with palpation techniques can help you discover potential abnormalities in your dog BACK Massaging here, on both sides of the spine just above the stomach, will relieve pains assocated with stomach ilnesses HEAD and vomiting Massaging a dog's head will help relax the dog. Pay particular attention to the temples and areas above the eges. Pressure points near the eye are assocated to the stomach, bladder and galblacder. FRONT LEGS/ ELBOW Working in the creese behind your dog's elbow will help him cope with infections and allergies Tips 1. BACK TOES Many meridans, or energu pathwags throughout the body. begin or end on the sides of your dog's toes Massage each toe or the entire foot for all ever wel being Use a steady hand and a consistent speed to avold creating stress Contact your veterinarian or canine massage specialist before attempting advanced techniques on your dog. Massage in a relaxed environment, away from external stresses and other dogs Start with light pressure and if the dog is comfortable, only then should you apply more