K-9 Comfort Touch Massage Therapy

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Canine massage therapy is becoming increasingly popular as people become more aware of the benefits their dogs are receiving from massage sessions. I hope I can help you understand the enormous benefits massage therapy can have on your beloved pet.
You might be asking what can massage therapy do for your dog?

Well sit back, relax and let me tell you all about how your dog's life can be improved by massage therapy. Dogs benefit from massage in many ways, just like people do. Here are just a few .....

Relieves pain from arthritis, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia and other mobility issues.

Alleviates stress caused by separation anxiety, vet and groomer visits, prior abuse, and loss of another pet.

Loosens tight muscles and increases flexibility and range of motion, restores muscles to proper functioning.

Prepares body for surgery and reduces recovery time after surgery or injury. Decreases scar tissue and brings healing blood flow and oxygen to damaged tissues.

Increases circulation and lymphatic drainage and flushes out toxins to improve overall health.

Releases endorphins that work as the bodys natural painkiller and provides a feeling of well-being.

Benefits young dogs as they learn to feel comfortable with people touching their paws, which makes for easy nail cutting and grooming, massaging their gums helps promote circulation and healthy teeth growth, and a full body massage relieves growing pains and strengthens their immune system.

Older dogs benefit in that massage relieves aches and pains, is useful in assessing your dog for any physical changes as well as maintaining and improving their immune system.

Increases bone density and builds muscle mass.

Agility, flyball, freestyle and all sport dogs: Massage helps warm up the body in order to improve performance and reduce risk of injury, helps to cool down the body both mentally and physically. Massage and stretching pre and post performance helps in assessing the muscles for any changes and rids muscles of tension. If you show your dog, massage pre-show can help relax your dog and allow him or her to better focus on you and the blue ribbon!

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Trust Me .... Your dog will love you for it!

* Massage therapy is not a substitute for veterinary care.
Always consult with your veterinarian if in doubt.

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Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love .
They depart to teach us about loss.
A new dog never replaces an old dog; it merely expands the heart.
If you have loved many dogs, your heart is very big. Erica Jong