Best Dog Grooming and Healthy Dog Food. Marshfield & Duxbury MA.
  • Home
  • About
    • Boutique
    • Photos
  • Dog Grooming
    • Puppy Package
    • Eco-Friendly Dog Cleansing
    • Dog Grooming Policies
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • EVENTS
  • Gift Card Promotion

1/11/2017

Does Your Dog Need a Massage?

0 Comments

Read Now
 
Picture
Does your dog need a massage? Or how about a chiropractor?

Admittedly this is probably not the question on everyone's mind coming into the new year, but as 2017 begins, we look forward to our #1 goal of promoting pet health. While a groomer's domain is the skin, pet parents are always welcome to bring up health concerns to groomers. It is important for us to know whether a pet has a serious health condition or has recently undergone surgery. Other conerns we hear often may include 'My pet is limping', 'My pet is constantly licking their paws/licking off their fur', 'My pet is older and cannot stand or sit comfortably', or 'My pet is sensitive in a specific area'. Our groomers will take everything into account and analyze sensitive areas if need be, but beyond fur and skin, we will recommend a visit to the vet if necessary. 

​So what does this have to do with massage? Well, sensitive or sore areas have many different causes, but if concerning health problems are ruled out, your pet may benefit from a doggie masseuse. Just like with people, whether from high activity, muscle strain, or time and age, animals may develop soreness, pinched nerves, or an unbalanced posture.

​A dog insesantly licking their paws, if conditions such as allergies or irritations are not the case, may be reacting to pressure of pinched nerves. Limping or loss of mobility may also benefit from chiropractic alignment or increased circulation through massage.
Other benefits include:
  • Stress reduction 
  • Promoting Rebhabilitation
  • Reducing pain and swelling
  • Decreasing Blood Pressure
  • Aiding Digestion
  • Strengthening Immune System

​Want to learn more about pet massage or how to massage your own dog? Try Cesar's Guide on Dog Massage, How to Massage Your Own Dog by Modern Dog Magazine, or learn more through the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcester, MA. And yes, massage is also great for cats! 

Also check out the AKC Canine Health Foundation, Canine Journal, or The Conscious Cat to learn how pet chiropractic works. 

​Happy massaging! 
​​

Share

0 Comments
Details

    Author

    Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.

    Archives

    September 2019
    June 2019
    March 2019
    January 2019
    September 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    March 2018
    November 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017
    April 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    November 2016
    October 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Buddies Pet Spa & Boutique
781-566-2121

1899 Ocean Street
Ocean's Gates Shops
Marshfield MA 02050
*Buddies Dog Grooming  *Buddies Pet Boutique  
*Buddies Clean Club  *Buddies Blind Bags 
​*
Buddies Appointments
  • Home
  • About
    • Boutique
    • Photos
  • Dog Grooming
    • Puppy Package
    • Eco-Friendly Dog Cleansing
    • Dog Grooming Policies
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • EVENTS
  • Gift Card Promotion