Cat Massage Therapy : Cats are generally known to be grumpy beings when it comes to keeping them as pets. Massages, if done correctly, can reduce cat grumpiness.
Many even think of cat massage therapy as an alternative to any treatment your cat might need.
Benefits of Cat Massage Therapy
There are several benefits of cat massage ther, both for the cat and its owner.
• Stroking or petting your cat stimulates the release of substances called cytokines, which signal the brain of the cat to discharge painkilling chemicals called endorphins. This helps your cat relax and eases any pain that it might be experiencing.
• Massages naturally lower the heart rate and increase blood flow in our bodies by soothing muscles and tissues. The resulting relaxation allows more oxygen to reach the tissues, which ultimately heals any internal or external wound/strain that might be prevailing.
• It is important to carefully inspect your cat’s body through touch to detect any problems which can be felt physically. There’s a possibility of you discovering your cat’s wounds or interior lumps which are covered by the fur. Such problems can be easily felt way before they signal their existence by worsening. Thus a cat massage could be a life saver.
• You must be fond of touching and playing with your cat and there’s no better way to do this than a massage. This way you get to spend time with your pet, which simultaneously helps both of you feel better.
• Giving a massage to your pet can reduce stress and blood pressure, and cheer you up. Yes, doctors endorse it and that’s the reason why pet owners are happier than those who don’t own them.
Technique and Limitations
Your cat shouldn’t be forced into a massage. You should know when your cat is most or least likely to enjoy one. Cat massages are simple; you stroke, pet, and touch the body of the cat in a manner that is pleasant enough to make it purr.
Massages can only be problematic if your cat is feverish or has any type of cancer/tumor which causes irritation on touch.
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