What is Canine Massage Therapy?

It is the assessment and manipulation of soft tissues (skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and fascia) and joints for therapeutic purposes, in the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction.

Canine massage therapy has the best results when the participation of the owner, massage therapist and the supervising veterinarian, are all involved. This ensures the best approach to treatment and an increased overall benefit in the effects of therapy.

Benefits

• Helps to detect signs of muscle strain
• Reduces muscle tension
• Valuable in improving or maintaining joint mobility, especially in chronic musculoskeletal conditions
• Relieves discomfort\reduces pain
• Improves circulation
• Increases the immune system
• Increases feeling of well-being and provides important mental downtime
• Addresses compensatory and secondary issues that can develop due to injury
• It is an important element of a rehabilitation program

Individualized Treatment Plan

A treatment plan is a very valuable part of an ongoing health maintenance plan.  Your canine massage therapist will create and plot out the best course of action that will assist you in reaching your goals for your dog’s active, healthy and happy life.  All treatment plans will be approved of by your supervising veterinarian.

Conditions that can be helped with Massage Therapy

• Muscle tension and spasm
• Sprains/strains and tendinitis
• Stress and stress related conditions eg. headaches
• Hip Dysplasia
• Anterior cruciate ligament tear
• Epilepsy
• Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and bursitis
• Anxiety issues