Do You Know How To Give Your Dog A Massage?

Dogs are animals that like to depend on their owners. And they like to pamper and care for them. But did you know that you can also give him massages that bring him many benefits? 

Dogs really like being massaged  so if you want to learn how to do it, keep reading this article.

Why give a dog a massage?

Everyone likes to get a nice massage,  because it relaxes and brings both physical and emotional benefits. Our dogs don’t think differently from us.

The best known benefits of dog massages are:

• They improve circulation. External stimulation dilates blood vessels and allows blood to circulate better. It will also make your dog’s life longer and healthier, as it will prevent cardiovascular disease.

• They reduce anxiety and stress. Dogs can suffer from anxiety and stress due to certain situations. For example, boredom and lack of exercise.
• They help identify diseases. Sometimes, a sting, swelling or some other abnormality in the skin could demonstrate a health problem in our dog that we were not aware of.
• They release the love hormone. This hormone, in addition to allowing the bond between dog and owner to be strengthened, is emitted thanks to the massage.
• Giving your dog a massage will strengthen your friendship  and also your coexistence. You will give him a special moment that the animal will appreciate, and will know how to reward you for it.

How to give your dog a massage?

Obviously, for your dog to enjoy all these benefits, the massage must be done correctly. That’s how:

Follow these simple steps:

• Make him relax. First, find a comfortable place where the dog feels comfortable. Then stroke him while he is lying down. You know him better than others, so you know how to make him relax.
• Start with the neck. Gently, with the pads of your fingers, massage his neck with circular movements suitable for the size of your pet.
• Then, go down towards the shoulders, so that the massage continues progressively, to allow the animal to relax.
• From shoulders passed to chest and front legs.
• Then continue with the back to finish with the hind legs. If the dog doesn’t want you to touch its tail, forget it.
• If he fell asleep during the massage, do not wake him up, allow him to continue to relax.

The benefits depending on the area massaged

Studies on dog health have shown that massages on each area of ​​the pet’s body have various benefits. These are the results obtained:

• Head. Massaging this area helps the nervous system and stomach.
• Ears. A massage in this area will relieve stress and anxiety.
• Back. It will be very useful for restless and hyperactive dogs.
• Belly. Digestive problems.
• Legs. A massage will help the joints move better, and will prevent infections.
• Chest. It will promote the proper functioning of the heart, preventing heart disease.
• Under the legs. With a massage at this point, the dog will have more confidence in you and in himself.

• Hind. It will make your movements more flexible.

Give your dog a massage, he  will thank you, and your coexistence will improve.