Canine massage : a practical guide / Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt and Shari L. Seymour.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hourdebaigt, Jean-Pierre.

Contributor:

Seymour, Shari L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dogs--Diseases--Alternative treatment.

Dogs.

Massage for animals.

Physical Description:

xviii, 190 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Howell Book House, 1999.

Summary:

Massage therapy has proven health benefits, and dogs can be the fortunate and eager beneficiaries of it. Massage increases the circulation of bodily fluids, leading to increased metabolism and enhanced performance; massage contributes to relaxing the nervous system, making for a calmer pet; massage helps a tired, arthritic or mending body heal itself; and its property of touch increases the emotional bond between an animal and its owner.

In this book, author Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt explains all aspects of massage movements, pressures, rhythms, techniques and sequences. You'll learn about canine physiology and how to apply the techniques discussed. You'll learn different routines for different situations. With straightforward instructions about this easy-to-learn therapeutic technique, you'll be a direct link to the overall health of your dog, and both of you will benefit.

Contents:

1. The Dog and Massage Therapy 1

2. General Anatomy and Physiology of the Dog 12

3. Kinesiology of the Dog 42

4. Stretching 53

5. Hydrotherapy 70

6. Principles and Concepts of Massage 77

7. Massage Movements 86

8. Massage Techniques 112

9. Massage Routines 127

10. Common Stress Sites 166

11. Injuries and Common Problems 175

12. Breed-Specific Stress Sites 178

13. Record Keeping 183.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

0876053401

OCLC:

39985641