Ever wonder if your dog could benefit from a massage? The likely answer is "yes". Similar to human benefits, massage therapy can have relaxing, healing and therapeutic effects on your dog. Benefits of Massage for Your Dog:
Signs that Your Dog Could Be in Need of a Massage:
Warning:It is important to have your dog examined by a veterinarian before having him or her massaged to rule out more serious causes of disease and discomfort. Ask your veterinarian if your dog is a candidate for massage therapy before scheduled a massage. Since there are specific ways to correctly massage a dog and contraindications to massage (circumstances where massage could make the condition worse), it is important to utilize a certificated canine massage therapist or receive the proper training yourself before massaging your dog.
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LAUREN QUINN
2/25/2018 09:41:47 pm
Hi!
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Paris Henry
5/11/2019 11:34:15 am
Lauren, I am a licensed massage therapist for 16 years and I have also considered becoming trained for canine and equine massage.
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Kimberly L Herring
2/13/2023 01:45:27 am
Beautifully written.
Mary Lyons
2/21/2020 02:53:16 pm
Have you ever worked on a dog with a bead tilt from old dog vestibular syndrome. If so were the results encouraging to help with the head tilt?
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Dr. Angel
2/21/2020 03:47:45 pm
I have had success using ANMR technique with those dogs. Here is a list where you can find a practitioner in your area: https://www.holisticanimalstudies.org/body-alignment.html
Julie stevens
10/6/2018 11:39:30 pm
I would like more information on Canine massage
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Dr. Angel
10/7/2018 09:05:20 am
Hi Julie, Click on this link to learn more: https://www.holisticanimalstudies.org/canine-massage-certification.html
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Noreen A. Studnicka formerly Caryville
8/12/2021 06:57:36 pm
any info re dog massage
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Josie Morales
10/24/2018 08:56:04 pm
I am taking the Mblex soon (for the 3rd time) to massage humans, but alternately, very interested in Canine massage. As stated, its intuitive by nature so makes more of a connection where it matters.
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Dr. Barbara
10/25/2018 08:29:40 am
Hi Josie,
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