Massage

Massage is a noninvasive and general therapy which can relieve pain and help in the treatment of several conditions as well as prevent their return. Any form of touch that provides comforts and promotes health and wellness can be defined as massage. Through massage the tissue can either be relaxed or stimulated to cause excitability. There are several reasons to try massage for your animal.

Among the many documented benefits of massage:

• Enhances muscle tone and range of motion.
• Reduces inflammation and swelling in the joints, thereby alleviating pain.
• Promotes the healing process by increasing the flow of nutrients to the muscles, and aiding in carrying away excessive fluids and toxins.
• Creates a positive effect on the contractual and release process of the muscles...releasing tension...relaxing muscles.
• Stimulates circulation by defrosting frozen muscles, thereby releasing endorphins, the body's natural pain killers.
• Helps to maintain the whole body in better physical condition.

Massage for Cats

Massage has many benefits for cats, including improved circulation. Massage improves oxygenation and the ability of the body to dispose of metabolic aberrations, enhancing the overall health of the animal.

By massaging your cat on a regular basis, you may actually make your veterinarian's job easier because you will be more tuned in to any health problems. You will know if your cat has any skin problems, cuts, lumps or bumps, and you can detect weight loss in its early stages because you're touching your cat on a daily basis.

Massage can also go a long way in helping solve behavior problems in cats. Aggression towards people or other cats, excessive fear and nervousness, territoriality, and even litterbox problems can be helped through massage.

Trained professionals and other resources are available to learn the methods and techniques for animal massage.