Cat Massage Tips

If I wasn't human I would love to be a cat. What
a hard life they have. Sleeping, eating,
sleeping, washing, sleeping, eating. You get the
gist. So what better product for your pampered
pet than the CatIt Senses Massage Centre? Or if
your cat is not keen on this type of product
perhaps you can learn kitty massage.

Is Massaging Your Cat Beneficial?

There are people who will think that massaging a
cat is stupid. They get stroked, that's all they
need isn't it? Well, just like humans all
animals benefit from massaging for both
psychological reasons as well as physical.
Massage stimulates the nerves in the body, the
muscles, circulatory and lymphatic system. It
enhances range of motion, increases the supply
of oxygen and nutrients to cells, relieves
muscle aches and helps to flush away toxic build
up, such as lactic acid, that cause pain. Another
point is this is a great way to bond and gain the
trust of any new pet you bring into your home and
you will also feel a great sense of relaxation.
Obviously not all cats will want you trying out
your basic massage skills on them, but if you
take just a few minutes a day when your cat is
relaxed but not sleeping, you will soon find out
if this is right for them or not.

You probably already have a rough idea of
certain techniques. Don't forget, it's the
masseurs intent that makes massage different
from just simple stroking of your cat, and any
pet will sense if you're really interested. A
good way to begin is to talk to them in a gentle
tone, stroking them in their favourite places so
that they feel relaxed and comfortable with you.
Then start at the top of their body working
downwards and apply a small amount of pressure
using the palms of your hands or your fingertips
on the areas that you usually stroke your cat.
For example - the back of their neck, their
shoulders, at the base of the tail and down
their spine. In time, if your cat grows to like
being massaged you can move to the sides of the
stomachs and their legs. This will take time and
trust and I would suggest only doing it for a few
minutes at a time. Just like humans have
different preferences so do animals. They may
like firmer pressure in one place and lighter in
another part.

Cats either love having their stomachs stoked or
they hate it. If they allow you to massage their
bellys do it very softly and be prepared for
them to suddenly change their mind and swipe
your hand away. Even with you they may feel too
vulnerable to let the massage continue to the
belly area. Avoid the hind legs. Cats hate to be
touched there, but if in time they become relaxed
enough to allow this, do it very lightly and for
a small amount of time. Watch for their
reactions and remember their preferred spots.

You may find that it's easier to use a massage
centre first. It will show you which areas your
cat prefers and what kind of pressure they like.
Of course they may ignore it completely and play
with the box that it comes in instead. The Catit
senses massage centre comes with catnip to
encourage them to use it. I found that my cats
needed more to start off with. We all know how
untrusting cats can be until you've earned their
trust, so extra catnip is a good idea. The Catit
Massage Centre should appeal to your cat's sense
of touch. It comes with a variety of massage
pads, so why not pamper your cat with a purely
luxurious experience.

For any animal with joint pain and arthritis you
should always check with your vet first and of
course don't massage your cat if she is pregnant
or sick.

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Alex Kelly

As a pet owner, my articles are based on issues
I feel are important for fellow animal lovers.
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