Canine Massage

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Massage therapy for dogs

CANINE SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY

What is Canine Sports Massage Therapy?

Massage is not just for humans - with many animals also being able to also benefit from massage therapy, including dogs. Canine Sports Massage therapy is a 'hands-on' therapy which involves the therapist gently manipulating the soft tissues of the dogs body. Often, some simple stretches are also part of the massage.

How can my dog benefit?

Massage has a direct effect on the skin, muscles and joints and is helpful not only as part of a rehabilitation programme to treat injuries, but can also be used preventatively - e.g. as part of warming up before exercise and cooling down after exercise. Canine massage therapists will also often see dogs with any of the following:

	Lameness
	Difficulty jumping or getting up and down
	Back problem
	Loss of performance (particularly relevant to agility or working dogs)
	Unhappiness
	Reluctance to play

All types of dogs can benefit - from working and agility dogs to the leisure dog, young to old, with many dogs finding massage relaxing as well as therapeutic.

When might massage not be suitable?

As with all complementary animal therapies, canine massage should only be performed with the consent of your veterinary surgeon, who will advise if it won't be suitable for your dog. However, a professionally trained therapist will always work in conjunction with your vet anyway, in order to ensure that your dog achieves maximum results from the treatment.

How much will a canine massage therapy treatment cost?

Typically a massage for your dog will cost between £25-£40 - this will vary according to whether the therapist travels to you (and how far), together with how many dogs are treated and where you are located in the UK.

Many pet insurance companies will now pay for complementary therapies (including massage), where it is recommended by your veterinary surgeon. So this is an option worth checking out.

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U.K. Canine Massage Therapists

Massage4dogs - I trained with ICAT, gaining a distinction in my diploma and carry full insurance. I cover the Worcestershire, Warwickshire and West Midlands area. I can massage your dog in the comfort of your home or you can come to me, (I have a treatment room). TEL: 01527 893838 or EMAIL: info@massage4dogs.co.uk or WEB: www.massage4dogs.co.uk.

International Canine Massage Therapists

Australia

Doggy Bliss (Griselda Nelson) - Professional dog massage “Canine Myofunctional Therapy” (Adelaide, South Australia)

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	Equine and Canine Trigger Point Myotherapy and
	Equine Bowen Therapy and
	Canine Bowen Therapy and
	Equine Muscle Release Therapy and
	Equine Touch
	To do so click on the links above, plus find more therapies in our site map