Dog Massage: Gentle Hands, Healthy Dogs

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Dr. Narda Robinson, an osteopath (for humans), veterinarian, and integrative medicine researcher, joins us to talk about healing dogs with massage therapy. It’s not just petting! Massage for dogs has many benefits and can alleviate pain. Dr. Robinson thinks we should all be helping our dogs every day with massage. She emphasizes the difference between simple petting and therapeutic massage, the role of myofascia, and how to identify and relieve pain. The conversation covers the lack of formal training in massage for veterinarians, the potential for hands-on learning, and how techniques such as effleurage, petrissage, and compression can be utilized at home. Dr. Robinson also shares her views on the intersections of traditional and alternative medicine, the importance of reading an animal's body language, and contraindications for performing massage on dogs. Your Voice Matters! If you have a question for our team, or if you want to share your own hopeful dog cancer story, we want to hear from you! Go to https://www.dogcancer.com/ask to submit your question or story, or call our Listener Line at +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question. Related Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2w5AyaLqrw Related Links: Our article about massage: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/massage-for-dogs/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:13 The Importance of Massage Therapy for Dogs 00:58 Veterinary Education and Integrative Medicine 04:47 Understanding Myofascial Techniques 05:55 The Role of Fascia in Animal Health 09:41 Practical Applications of Massage 17:16 Teaching Massage Techniques to Pet Owners 20:37 The Benefits of Massage Over Medication 21:52 Recognizing Signs of Pain in Pets 24:58 Transforming Veterinary Practice with Massage 27:32 The Importance of Nurturing in Veterinary Care 28:02 When and Where to Avoid Dog Massage 29:57 Risks and Guidelines for Dog Massage 30:37 The Role of Veterinarians in Dog Massage 31:46 Balancing Care and Overdoing It 33:15 Integrative Approaches in Veterinary Medicine 38:05 Understanding Animal Signals and Communication 46:15 Choosing the Right Veterinary Practitioner 50:00 Outro and Resources Get to know Dr. Narda Robinson: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/narda-g-robinson-do-dvm-ms-faama/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dr. Narda Robinson, an osteopath (for humans), veterinarian, and integrative medicine researcher, joins us to talk about healing dogs with massage therapy. It’s not just petting! Massage for dogs has many benefits and can alleviate pain. Dr....

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