Massage – it’s good for your dog, too!

~ I asked my friend who is a fantastic, well-known masseuse to give me the low down on canine massage…

Canine Massage – good for you and good for your dog

If you have ever received a massage in a spa or other setting, you know how wonderful it makes you feel.  As time goes on, more and more dog owners are realizing and accepting that massage is beneficial for their dog too.  Not only does it calm nervous and timid dogs, but it also helps dogs with arthritis, elbow or hip dysplasia. The benefits, both psychological and physical, are enormous.   Canine massage is also especially beneficial for show dogs, agility dogs, police dogs, search and rescue dogs, and other working dogs.

The following are just some of the effects massage can have on your dog:

Calm and relax
Energize
Counteract stress
Increase flexibility and range of motion
Restore natural gait and balance
Relieve muscle tension, adhesions and “knots”
Soothe sore muscles and joints
Prevent injury
Accustom your dog to all-over touch
Make your dog feel great!

Why Massage?

At this point, you may be thinking, “I pet my dog all the time; why do they really need a massage?” The answer is simple; while petting is soothing and relaxing for both you and your dog, it is rubbing rather than massage. Your dog’s body actively responds and participates during massage. Massage is the deliberate delivery of strokes using controlled pressure and intention. Massage is beneficial for both physical and emotional well-being.

Ocean Waves Massage is proud to offer Canine Massage for your beloved pet companion.  A full massage generally takes between 45 minutes to an hour, depending on temperament and size of your dog. We always perform a full body massage so that all the muscles of the body receive the benefit of massage, but of course we can always spend more time on a specific area as needed or requested. 

Remember – Canine Massage is not meant to replace normal veterinary care – we work in conjunction with veterinarians to provide your dog with the best health possible.

~ Sounds fantastic. I’m ready for one myself!

portable pet feeding and watering system for your MP3 player

The Onion have done it again.

Just in time for the holidays, they have come up with a clever, yet non-existant product every dog owner should have…the iFeast. Here’s the description from their web store:

‘Let’s face it. You and your pet don’t share the same “taste” in music. That’s why TechnoPetz created iFeast, the portable pet feeding/watering system for your MP3 player. Mealtime will never be the same for your pet with iFeast.

No, the products aren’t real. But the empty boxes are. Wrap your otherwise forgettable gift in an Onion gift box, and watch their faces fall when they realize there is no such thing as a pet feeding/docking station for an overly pampered pet’s portable MP3 player—just a crappy bric-a-brac inside you waited until the last moment to buy. ‘

How fun is that? A great laugh for $7.99.

Give it this year for the holidays and let me know what they think!

Iams coupon

Here’s a special I just found from Iams Dog Food – an $8.00 off coupon. I go through tons of dog food with 2 big dogs and I love a good deal. Click here for coupon. Enjoy!