Massage is beneficial for pet and owner alike

Whenever the weather is good, we are sure that you make plans to spend some quality time outdoors with your four-legged friends.  Pets in the prime of life need regular exercise, and their capacity for exercise is much greater than that of people.  Many people have to use accessories like bicycles and roller blades to be able to generate the amount and intensity of activity that their pets require, especially if the breed is at all specialized for hunting.

When Play is Impossible

But what can you do if your pet is small, infirm or older...or the weather is simply not cooperating?  They're not going to be capable of much in the way of physical activity indoors - in fact, under certain circumstances, it might not be medically advisable.  The other thing that's almost certain with pets in this phase of life is they are experiencing pain in their muscles or joints...or both!

Touch Can Work Wonders

Don't let inconvenient weather or an ailing pet get you down....this is a great opportunity to give them a massage!  As with people, massage can give you a chance to bond with your pet by doing something with them that is mutually pleasant, creating great memories.  There are few pets out there who actually avoid physical contact with their owner.  In fact, we doubt if you could ever touch most pets too much.  Even if your pet is a bit uncomfortable at first, we are pretty confident that very soon they will be prodding you for their regular massage, they'll love it so much.

Massage as Examination

Another great thing about massage is that it's actually a kind of medical examination.  Massage gives you the time and methodology to go over every inch of your pet and check them for ticks, sores, aches and hot spots - for free!  If you incorporate brushing and petting along with the massage, you can spend a very pleasurable quarter hour that will not only help to keep your pet healthy, it will also make them happy.  We promise, you'll see the difference!

Massage as Therapy

There is a special class of pets known as "therapy pets" that are able to go to senior homes and hospitals for people to interact with.  The health benefits of even a short amount of interacting with a pet are well-documented.  What is less documented is the reason why some animals are safe for strangers and some are not, and it has a lot to do with their disposition.  That doesn't apply to owners.  Your pet has already bonded with you and you are in the perfect position to get all of those famous health benefits easily and for free...you just need to reach out your hand!

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