Frequently Asked Questions.......

Q16) Is massage helpful for pets?

Ans: Massage – if done intelligently – is very helpful for pets. It provides psychosomatic treatment, when the pet has aches and pains. One has to be very careful, though, not to aggravate an injury or sprain by rough massage. For old pets who suffer from rheumatism, a gentle massage has proved to be very helpful, as it helps to improve blood circulation while giving your pet the emotional reassurance and encouragement he needs badly at this stage in his life. It has also proved to be of great benefit for paralyzed pets. Massage is an excellent treatment also for depressed pets and pets with hypertension. It is more than worth the time and effort, if your pet has been traumatized in any way, even if it is after a journey or a long spell of loneliness.


Be careful, however, that you don’t unwittingly cause pain by rubbing over a sore or stiff joint, since that can cause an involuntary snap or scratch which your pet will regret even more than you.