It is true that cats can be a bit more challenging to massage as compared to dogs or horses, however, many cats are very tolerant of massage and the majority will learn to accept it if approached right. These 7 tips will help your cat love massage!
Dog Massage: 7 Steps to a Perfect Ear Massage
A lot of dogs and cats love having their ears rubbed, but for others it’s less enjoyable; this can be caused by many factors: being head shy due to history of abuse or pain, frequent ear inflammation, lack of desensitization or improper ear cleaning attempts. But will gentle desensitization we can teach them to love […]
How Do Dogs Perceive Pain: Biopsychosocial Model of Pain in Dogs
This model postulates a dynamic interaction among and within three aspects: biological, psychological and social. Each one of the three aspects is an important contributor to the level of pain perception and altering one aspect will have an effect one the other two. The Three Aspects of the Biopsychosocial Model: Bio this is the physiological […]
The Pet Lover Show 2015
This year Rocco and I were back at The Pet Lover Show to help out at the BC Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork Professionals booth. This time around I made sure to spend more time browsing all the booths and visiting the amazing vendors and exhibitors. Rocco took full advantage of being the demo […]
Discover the Healing Power of Touch: Benefits of Animal Massage
Anyone looking to lead a healthy and balanced lifestyle is well aware of the many benefits of holistic approaches to self care. We recognize the value of massage, energy work, yoga and meditation. If you have ever enjoyed a massage, you know the feeling of ease and relief once stress, tension and restrictions melt away. […]