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The Healing Touch for Dogs: The Proven Massage Program for Dogs, Revised Edition

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My beagle suffers from hip dysplasia and arthritis. The medication the vet prescribed helped, but my dog was still in a lot of pain. Out of desperation I decided to check out books on dog message and canine acupressure. The techniques outlined in this book worked miracles. My dog is now able to move with greater ease and with a lot less pain; in fact, at times he has the energy and stamina of a puppy again. I highly recommend this book for any one who can't sit back and watch a loved one suffer. It is a common sense, easy-to-understand approach to canine health.

This is a great book with wonderful massage therapy for dogs and it gets specific to the problems the dog is having. It is also very easy to read and understand. I have not read it all, but did read the parts I needed right away and it helped a lot. A dog who had not been walking for several weeks is now able to walk again. I won't say it is all due to the therapy, but it certainly did contribute a lot. Well worth having in your book collection if you own dogs.

THE PUP is 16.5 years old and has arthritis in her back legs. She is on MediCam and glucosamine, which help, but was still having problems walking. I ordered "Healing Hands for Dogs" and started daily massage therapy. The improvement in movement was evident within a week. I highly recommend this book to all dog owners, not just those with arthritic pets. Massaging has a calming effect on both owner and dog, and I noticed an improvement in my arthritic hands!

I have learned how to massage or touch my dog in so many ways, which I didn't realize there was a right way or wrong. The information was so important to learn about touching her body and knowing the correct way of doing so. I'm so glad I ordered this book. And I know my dog is, too.

I'm so glad I got this book, my dogs love it too.

I was thinking of getting the books on accupressure for dogs, but this one contains that informations, plus more. It has terrific tips on how to massage the animal, different kneading motions, my dogs were so relaxed after they get massaged, you can see they're so happy from it.

It's a great way to bond with your dog. This book also contains step by step ways to check on your dog, how to check for ailments, and what to look out for.

Very good buy! Highly recommended!

I purchased the Kindle version to help my year-old pup. He suffers from dysplasia in both hips as well as two knees that dislocate several times a day. Despite his pain, it's sometimes hard to keep him calm enough to introduce a massage. I suggest starting your massage regime while your dog is asleep at first. I found this helped a lot when we were new at it.

Pay attention to your dog's breathing. Mine will sigh or let out a big exhale which tells me he likes what I'm doing. We all need positive reinforcement!

We've only been at it a couple weeks so I can't advise on whether it is truly helping his pain. I do know that he appreciates the deep muscle massage around the hips, but he's still too tender to exert much pressure. Multiple massages a day is definitely worthwhile - at the very least one in the morning and one at night.

I think some of the massage gives him a burning sensation in the muscle because he sometimes tries to lick or nip himself in a particular spot I'm rubbing. When I see that, I give light vigorous rub to the area (I forget the term the author used for this in the book, but he mentions doing it toward the end). I find that it does help alleviate the burn or discomfort that he sometimes gets during his massage, but I do it a second time in the proper order.

This is definitely a bonding experience for you both.

Two things I wish: 1) I would have found better picture examples helpful in learning where I should be touching; and 2) As much as I LOVE my Kindle, I wish I had purchased the book itself. This is the first reference-type book I have gotten on my Kindle and I find myself having to refer back often (not too easy to do) and have made written notes for myself on what to do when and for how long.

Good luck to all your pups. I hope they are feeling better soon!

I wish I would have had this book years ago. I had a cocker spaniel that became ill late in life and he eventually died from cancer. I did all the right things... many vet visits, medications, held him & petted him and loved him. I know I was a good pet owner, but I wanted to to be a great pet owner for my best friend and even though I bought him the bed orthopedic bed money could buy, there was a time when I knew he wasn't in pain, but he was just uncomfortable and I felt helpless to help him more. I now have a young, healthy chihuhua and I bought this book because being a good pet owner is easy, but being a great pet owner requires constant learning.

Well written and very clear. I am impressed with any allopathically trained person that sees another form of healing. I wish it had been a little longer, I feel he had more to say on the subject, but it is a great beginning.

I read this book through quickly. It's an easy read, but does not tell you anything new if you are familiar with massage. This is a great book for someone who wants to help and achy, or aging pet, and doesn't know where to start. Since purchasing, I have given the book to someone who was able to leran from and use the book. For the price, if you want to reinforce what you already know or just be sure you are using the right massage techniques, it's worth it.

A good resource book for reviewing the anatomy and physiology, massage sequences, how to keep your dog healthy, and detect illnesses.