Massage is good for all types of dogs

• Athletic or physically active dogs

• Senior dogs

• Pups and newly adopted or rescued dogs

• Show dogs, Work dogs

• Arthritic dogs

• Dogs rehabilitating from surgery or emotional injury

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Dog massage benefits

• Improves overall health and well-being by enhancing                                                  and balancing every system of your dog's body

• Increases oxygen to the cells

• Relieves tired and cramped muscles

• Increases range of motion

• Eases separation anxiety, shyness, grief, aggression

• Calms and reduces stress

• Reduces inflammation and swelling of joints

• Increases flexibility

• Eliminates toxins

• Enhances bonding with newly adopted dogs

• Relieves pain from arthritis and hip dysplasia

• Increases circulation and releases endorphins which help maintain the immune system

• Promotes positive human/animal relationship

• My personal favorite, pure old fashioned pleasure massage!!!                                                                                                                                                                  

When to avoid massage

• Shock

• Fever

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Ringworm

• Mange

• When veterinary care is needed as in case of serious injury or if disease is suspected

• Over fresh injury areas such as a break, sprain, cut, wound, etc.

• Over sores, rashes, skin infections, tumors and lumps

• If the animal says NO