Las Vegas Zen Dog

Massage

MASSAGE FOR DOGS?! Massage as a beneficial health practice has been used by humans for thousands of years. The physicians of ancient Egypt, China, Rome, and Greece all used massage in their practice. Today, as we better understand and utilize the theraputic benefits of massage on humans, we also can realize the benefits of massage for our four legged friends.

Las Vegas Zen Dog uses wellness massage to help maintain the health of your dog. This type of massage offers real benefits that can help your dog physically, emotionally and mentally. This style of massage will improve and enhance a large number of functions in the physical body. Two of the most critical functions are blood circulation and muscle maintenance.

• Blood circulation - Massage helps to open blood vessels, which in turn improves blood circulation. Better blood circulation means more oxygen and nutrients can be distributed throughout the dog’s body. In addition, the stronger blood flow can push out more waste and toxins that may be making your dog sick.
• Muscle maintenance - Among other numerous benefits, massage helps to loosen tight, constricted muscles, decrease pain, increase range-of-motion, and restore proper tone. Think of your dog as an athlete. If muscles remain tight for a long time, a dog’s body feels tension/stiffness/pain; less blood will be able to reach these muscles, and the dog may start to stand, walk and run using poor muscle strategies.

More Benefits of Massage:

• Enhances range of motion
• Helps maintain flexibility
• Stimulates skin and coat
• Helps remove metabolic waste
• IT FEELS GOOD!!

YES!! MASSAGE FOR DOGS!!

Some conditions may exist in your dog where you should not use massage. Please consult your veterinarian before practicing canine massage to ensure that your dog has no physical problems which might be aggravated by such activity. Fractures, cancer and certain skin conditions are examples of situations when massage may not be an appropriate modality.

When choosing a canine massage provider for your pet, be sure to ask about the amount of training received. Massage, if done incorrectly or too deeply by untrained hands, can cause injuries including muscle tears and rips.

Insist on knowing the amount of training received.

1/2 hour massage includes brief consulation to discuss any special conditions that need to be addressed - $25.