pet massage

[Roscait]

Hello I am very intrested in pet massage. Is there any one certified? If so how bout some info on a good program.

 

[TERESA VIOLET]

pet massage

Massage & Bodywork Magazine did an article in the lastyear -try looking thru back issues at the library. There's a pic of a golden retriever on the cover.Secondly, I think if you just took a class in animal anatomy and physiology you could probably develop your own technique since you already know how to massage people. You have the know-how on massage- you just need to learn the body.My dog won't sit still for it unless she is sore and then she loves a hip massage with hot packs.

 

[Pompal 09.]

I think I have that issue?? Now if I can ind it. Ihave a friend that is a groomer (we trade) she also wants to learn pet massage. I do help her some times to calm a stressed dog I just want more info. Im a information adict. I love any thing  that deals with massage and the body. Thanks               Jessica Tranquil Touch

 

[Pompal 09.]

pet massage

I have a colleague/contact that I met through MT school. We were bodywork partners for Myotherapy. Her work emphasis is pet massage (mostly show breeds), and she's also an herbalist. I will invite her to join the discussion. Hope she responds.Jill/Sagetherapist

 

[cornucopia]

Jill Thanks alot I look forward to hearing from her.                  Jessica

 

[Punk Princess]

Hi, I heard a short interview a couple of years ago on t.v. about a massage therapist that was called to help a zoo animal......I'm pretty sure the name of his book was" The Walrus on my table" , but I don't remember the author.  I hope this helps. PLM

 

[Hades]

Try going to http://www.petmassage.com  They have a five day program in Toledo, Ohio.  You take your own dog with you.  I have heard that it is a very good program, but to date there is no "certification" for pet massage.  Hope this helps

 

[Prudence B]

pet massage

Hi,while online I ran across this cert. program for pet massage, and thought you might be interested. Check out "Ojai School of massage" under massage schools in California.

 

[phantomcat135]

My Jack Russel has spondylosis in the thoracic area and I make her aromatherapy blends and adapt normal massage techniques to relieve it.  I use deep massage and friction around the vertebrae that are affected (when not painful) as well as those above/below and she loves it, whats more the last couple of years she has hardly had any problems with it!Martin

 

[Brandon W.]

Leave it to the state of Washington, but you must be cert. and licensed to do pet massage.  I believe that there is two clasifications, one is small animals (dogs, cats, etc) and the other is large animals (horses, cows, etc).  It has been awhile since I got the notice.  But I will look into it more.Dale

 

[AlwaysDepressed]

Hi Martin,Enjoyed reading your responses and others as well regarding pet massage.  What kind of aromatherapy do you prepare?  Thanks!  Joan

 

[D00M- m]

Hello Joan,I mix my oils at a 2-3% blend for my dog as she has quite a good sense of smell, that's what you get with working dogs like Jack Russels (as well as a lot of cheek!).  In a spray that's 30 drops to 8ounces of water/cider vinegar.I use Lavender, Chamomile, Geranium & Rosemary, sometimes as a compress.  I have also used tea-tree and eucalyptus combed through her fur when I haven't been able to get to the vets for Frontline for a day or so.  There is some fuss about animals licking the oils on their coat, but EO are much safer and less toxic than most of the flea shampoos etc that people use!  As long as the concentration is the same as a small child and you aren't using cinnamon, mustard etc etc (i.e. stick to safe oils) then there is no problem.There is a book called Vetinary Aromatherpy, can't remember who by, although I have heard that the author is all for high dosages (I think she's French, where dosages used do tend to be higher than considered acceptable elsewhere),something I wouldn't personally risk on my pets or clients (although I will on myself!).Much love,Martin

 

[Erin]

I have a 17 year old arthritic cat that loves massage.  I do gentle circular frictions on his hip joints and thumb strokes down the side of his spine.  He lets me practice infant massage on him.

 

[walt17jr]

i have become a member of the IAAMB ( inernational association of animal massage and body work) it is a great refrence for others in your area that do animal massage and news letter, classes and what not. plus when you try to establish an animal massage business having the membership helps alot.