Whether a dog or horse is a companion, competitor, working, or sporting animal - they are no less than athletes. Like us, they suffer from tight muscles, sore joints, stiff necks, and tired backs.
When we take our athletes out for play, exercise, or work, It is important that we think about what their systems go through, and what we can do to help keep them structurally sound.
Massage work is also important during recovery from injury or surgery as it helps to maintain muscle tone and joint flexibility while activity levels are at a minimum.
Massage has many benefits:
- Aids in reduction of stress to muscles, tendons, and ligaments
- Increases blood and lymph circulation
- Assists in flushing toxins that build up in the muscles and joints
- Assists in releasing endorphins
- Aids in over all assessment of the dogs general structural health
- Assists in injury prevention
- Aids in recovery from skeletal/muscular surgery or injury
- Aids in preventing compensatory problems after an injury or surgery
- Aids in relieving some of the discomfort from arthritis, bursitis, and hip dysplasia.
For years I have been applying massage to my miniature dachshunds, who are so prone to IVD (intervertebral disc degeneration). Using my background as an animal care specialist and canine - equine massage training, I am now conducting massage work on guide, agility,and companion dogs, team penning and companion horses. I am also working on a training session with the Hillsboro K-9 police unit.
The overall effect of massage and clinical treatment as called for by your veterinarian, is a healthier friend and companion.
***Massage work DOES NOT replace veterinary care. If you have concerns regarding your dog or horse contact your veterinarian. You must have a referral from your veterinarian to receive sports massage for your four-legged athlete.
You’ll SEE the difference - They’ll FEEL the difference!
Please take a look to see what other animal care providers are saying about animal massage.

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Lady Rose Updated 6/30/2000