Category: Animal Massage Therapy Guide

Animal Massage Therapy
Animal Massage Therapy

To help your animals and dogs develop stronger, healthier bodies, consider getting them an animal massage. This therapy can be particularly beneficial for dogs with decreased mobility due to chronic injuries. It not only improves range of motion but also decreases pain. Moreover, massage offers numerous benefits by enhancing both physical and emotional well-being for your beloved pets and animals.

Through gentle manipulation of muscles and tissues, animal massage therapy promotes circulation, aiding in injury recovery and reducing stiffness. It also alleviates stress and anxiety in dogs. This fosters relaxation and calmness while strengthening the bond between parent and pet. Nurturing touch and communication result. Regular canine massages also improve joint flexibility, enhance range of motion, and boost the immune system. This contributes to the overall health and vitality of your canine companion. Petworks provides access to hundreds of certified and licensed animal massage therapists, many of whom are National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM) certified. Book Now.

Animals and Aromatics

By: Lola Michelin LMP, LAMP, SAMP

Scent is one of the strongest sensory experiences for most animals, especially dogs and horses. A dog’s sense of smell is exponentially greater than a human’s;  depending on the breed it can be 10,000x (short-nosed breeds like pugs) to 100,000x (bloodhounds) more acute. When a dog inhales, the functions of smell and respiration are separated into two different areas of the nose so that smell can be thoroughly analyzed. Kittens and puppies do not develop their sense of sight or hearing until days, or even weeks, after birth, and they rely entirely on smell and touch to navigate. Horses roaming in wild bands use their sense of smell to find water, recognize family members, and detect predators for up to a mile.   (more…)