Our pet massage

· If we give our pet a massage you will be providing some special moments of being, muscle relaxation and great tranquility. If we cherish and massages to our pets also help them reduce their blood pressure.
• Recognizing by veterinarians as an essential and beloved therapy, a regular regimen of massage can be very beneficial to our pet. It also improves strength, coordination, and blood circulation, and restore flexibility to stiff joints. Massaging our pet on a regular basis will also make much easier the grooming and trips to the vet. Besides increasing the good moments of coexistence between you and your favorite companion.
· Being good for your cat or dog, massage can also be good for owners. Studies have shown that owners who provide massage and caress their pets, even a short period of time, reduce their own blood pressure significantly. Patients in hospitals, where coexist, massage and petting a dog or cat, usually improve more quickly than those patients who were not allowed the luxury of this pleasure.
Our pet massage
But do not know how to do?
First, it is always good start to massage your pet while still young. Most adult mascot will caress and massage will leave by the owners, however, it is never too late. (If your cat or dog shows any fear or apprehension to be excited, stop the massage immediately and tell your vet or trainer, to help diagnose whether the problem is medical or behavioral).
Begin by massaging, to specific areas, lightly on the body of your pet while you are staying in your lap or on the floor in a relaxed state. Be sure not to use too much pressure, just lightly press with two or three fingers, using circular movements.
Start with your pet's neck, and slowly go down each side of your spine, perhaps changing a thumb and index finger with your thumb on one side of the spine, and his index finger at the other. During the massage, be sure to talk soft and low the cat or dog, to help you relax. Consider also offer a bite "premium" small or two during the massage, conditioning the pet to wait for the sessions.
Continue down the body of the pet (cats, however, try to avoid the rump when they show aversion to massage, this is a sensitive area). Then work slowly down each leg, gently rubbing the bottom of each foot.
Put your cat or dog in your hand and gently rub his belly with his fingertips, using circular movements. Also gently stroking her head and speaking in a relaxed voice. After you finish, offer a delicious gift for your pet.
Remember to limit the time of the massage a few minutes or when you go out, especially with a cat. If you do a good massage on it slowly, your furry friend should begin to expect the session with great anticipation and excitement!
Remember: Never force a cat or dog to accept a massage does not seem open to it. If a pat on the head is all agree, then that's fine.