Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the benefits of pet massage? Isn't it a frivolous expense?

As in humans, massage is beneficial to your pet by easing chronic pain, aiding in injury recovery and just helping him/her to relax. Regular massage is a proactive way of ensuring your pet's health and can actually save you money by reducing visits to the vet and also reducing the need for medication.

Read article by Joy Butler: Massage for Dogs, Helping Your Dog Relax

 

2. I pet and cuddle my animal often. Why do I need to get my pet a massage?

Petting is a great way of showing your animal how much you love and care for him. Just like in humans, massage takes it further and focuses on certain areas of the body which generate drug-free healing.

3. How often should my pet be massaged?

As with any health practice consistency produces the best results.Regularly scheduled weekly or, at a minimum, monthly sessions are recommended. This helps the animal work towards optimal and sustaining levels.  For pets dealing with a specific issue, it is recommended to have 3-4 sessions a month. If a disease or injury is involved massaging specific areas of the body every other day is recommended, however all plans are based on the individual need of each pet. 

Typically, after six regular treatments, you will see a difference in your pet!

4. Is pet massage mostly for geriatric pets?

Pet massage benefits animals of any age. It can help puppies with their muscular and skeletal development and ease growing pains (especially with large breeds) and also reduce separation anxiety that a lot of puppies experience.

Massage eases suffering and is a comfort to both the owner and the pet in the final stages of life.

5. Does my dog have to have an injury to benefit?

No.
Regular massage helps align skeletal structures which reduces the risk for injury. Regularly massaged pets have been shown to function at a more efficient level because massage helps to encourage nutrient absorption and build strong immune systems.

6. Who is qualified to perform animal massage therapy?

Anyone can consider themselves an animal massage therapist. A graduate of an accredited animal massage school has been educated in the complicated muscle/bone structures and systems in canines.