Companions Animal Hospital 

320-252-6700 



Canine Massage Therapy

 

History of Massage

Massage was used by the Ancient Chinese, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Persians to alleviate pain and suffering.    In fifth century BC, Hipporates wrote, "The physician must be experienced in many things, but most assuredly in rubbing."  Massage has been a delightful tool of physicians for thousands of years!  The Sports Massage we offer was developed by Mary Schreiber (founder of Equissage) specifically for canines.  Sports massage is used universally as a pre-event, post-event, and maintenance therapy for both humans and animals involved in athletic competition.  But because of it's effectiveness in improving and increasing circulation, the therapy has been found useful in relieving and modifying the symptoms of a variety of ailments and conditions.  Anyone who has received a massage or simply rubbed a stiff neck knows that massage relieves pain and muscle tension.

Prices and Guidelines
  • Jesse Skillilngstad, Animal Care Taker with Companions Animal Hospital for 5 years has added canine massage as a new service available to our clients.  
  • Head to Tail Evaluation and Massage for either 1/2 hour or a full hour
  • Please call for available appointment times!
  • Before the appointment time of a massage it is best to exercise your pet to deplete excess energy and warm the muscles. 
  • Owners are welcomed and encouraged to remain present during the massage appointment.
  • Dogs and cats are welcome!
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The Wonders of Massage Therapy
  • Increase and improvement in circulation
  • Relaxation and stress reduction
  • Increased flexibility of soft tissue
  • Reduction in edema
  • Enhancement of waste and toxin elimination
  • Maintenance of good posture and body balance
  • Prevention in atrophy (wasting) in inactive muscles
  • Improvement in athletic performance
  • Loosening and softening of scar tissue
  • Release of endorphins
  • Enhancement of muscle tone and range of motion
  • Advancement of healing through increased flow of nutrients to injured muscles
  • Lengthening of connective tissue and resulting reduction in the formation of adhesions leading to fibrosis