Pet Tribute Info

There is an art to pet massage.  Many people swear by it and there are even classes you can take to learn how if you are interested.  I know locally in our small town there is even a Equine Massage Therapist who also teaches classes on how to massage horses.  But there is also a simple way you can massage your pet at home, just for relaxing and bonding between you and your pet.  It is nothing more that organized petting, but can help soothe your pet and help you to observe any unusual lumps, bumps, scrapes and bruises on his/her body.  Just make sure you are gentle and that you do not apply pressure over the spinal area.  Start at one end of your pet and gently, softly massage the muscles and joints while you talk to your pet in a very soothing voice.  You may also trying singing to your pet in a soft tone, to help them relax and understand that this massage time is a good time together.  Help your pet lay quietly and enjoy this bonding time, don’t scold or raise your voice if he/she doesn’t understand what you expect of him/her at first.  Gradually make this a routine thing you may do once a week or even once a day.  Animals are creatures of habit and can better indentify with a task if is repeated at the same time of day.  They tend to have internal clocks and may respond to something better if it is done at the same time – say in the evening before bed.  Help make this a postive experience by rewarding your pet at first with a treat, so they will identify the massage with something good.  As you both get better at it – you massaging, your pet holding still for it, you can make it a fun time to enjoy together.  If your pet shows any sign of discomfort, discontinue the massage immediately and seek the advice of your Veterinarian.  

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