Doggy Dundee

Will Dog Massage Turn Chase Into A Limp Noodle?

Fredric, the owner of Chase’s “passed on” friend Rudy, was so taken by our honoring of Rudy’s passing on (Sept. 02, 2009 post) that he’s given Chase a gift certificate for a one-hour dog massage by a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).

Chase lazing

I can see my parents right now sitting on a couch with Rudy in heaven laughing and laughing as good-natured tears run down their faces at the irony of people giving a dog massage (laughing especially because they know it’s just the kind of thing I’d love. )

My question is, “After a one hour relaxing massage, will Chase even be able to stand up?” I’ll keep you posted after she has her special treat! Chase sure deserves it after rounding up so many lost doggies and sharing her home with them for even short periods while their owners or a new situation for them is found.

Doggy Massage – Every Dog Has Their Day?

If you’ve ever indulged yourself in one, two, or a hundred human massages and felt the relief and joy it can bring, just imagine how our four-leggeds feel – Our dogs have been running, jumping, leaping, tugging, falling, tumbling,and/or curled up stationary for years; some have to sit out in cold and heat for long periods.

Dog experts attest that dog massages provide many benefits that can go beyond just muscular-skeletal issues, such as: easing muscle and joint ache, building a trust between dog and human, triggering cytokines (which brings down levels of a stress hormone), dispersing pain by signalling for the release of endorphines and also helps in healing (some injuries), improving blood and lymph circulation, and more. Though there are some conditions where a dog massage is not good (sometimes considered dangerous, just as with humans), when applicable, a dog massage is often prescribed for post-operative conditions and for many geriatric dogs.

Doesn’t your doggy deserve a treat-ment today?