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Pawsitive Vibes: Canine Massage for Optimal Veterinary Health and Wellness
July 5th, 2023
Just like humans, dogs can benefit greatly from the power of touch. Canine massage is not only a luxurious treat for your beloved pet, but it also offers a myriad of health benefits that promote relaxation, pain relief, and overall well-being. Whether your canine companion is an active athlete, a senior dog with joint stiffness, or simply in need of some TLC, this ancient healing art can work wonders.
Benefits of Canine Massage
- 1. Reduces stress and anxiety: Dogs can become stressed and anxious just like humans. Massage therapy can help to calm the nervous system and promote relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety in dogs.
- 2. Improves circulation: Massage therapy can improve circulation by increasing blood flow to the muscles and other tissues. This can help to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
- 3. Relieves pain and tension: Helps to relieve pain and tension in the muscles, joints, and other soft tissues. This can be especially beneficial for dogs with arthritis or other chronic conditions.
- 4. Enhances bonding: Massage therapy can help to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. The physical touch involved in massage can help to build trust and create a deeper connection between dogs and their humans.
Who Can Benefit from Canine Massage?
- 1. Senior dogs: As dogs age, they may experience arthritis, joint pain, and other age-related conditions. Massage therapy can help to reduce pain and improve mobility in senior dogs.
- 2. Working dogs: Dogs that work in law enforcement, search and rescue, or other physically demanding jobs can benefit from massage therapy to help relieve muscle tension and prevent injuries.
- 3. Dogs with anxiety: Dogs that suffer from anxiety, whether due to separation anxiety, noise phobias, or other causes, can benefit from massage therapy to help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
- 4. Dogs recovering from surgery or injury: Dogs that are recovering from surgery or injury can benefit from massage therapy to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and prevent muscle atrophy.
Canine massage is a safe and effective form of therapy that can benefit dogs of all ages and conditions, whether your dog is a working dog or a senior dog.
Patti Fluegel, VT, CCMT - Patti graduated from the New England Institute of Technology with an Associates in Science Degree in Veterinary Technology (VT), then went on to pursue training as a Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CRP) at the University of Tennessee, a worldwide leader in physical rehabilitation of small animals. She continued to grow her passion for helping geriatric patients and other arthritic dogs and went on to become a Certified Canine Massage Therapist (CCMT) at the Brandenburg Massage Therapy program.
Now an empty-nester, Patti recently moved across the country from the east coast to begin her next chapter here in Colorado with her fiance, her 5-year-old lab, Jewels, and her 15-year-old border collie mix, Coco.
MoVET is proud to welcome and partner with Patti to offer our clients Mobile Massage throughout the Denver area as well as in-clinic days at MoVET @ Belleview Station.
Patti's upcoming In-Clinic dates are:
- Saturday, September 9th
- Saturday, September 23rd
If interested, please email info@movetcare.com or call/text 720-507-PETS (7387) our office for details.