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Contraindications to massage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following are conditions, circumstances and situations that are contraindicated for massage, when massage to a dog should not be given, or should be adapted as appropriate.  If you have any concerns about any of the following, or anything else, please discuss these with us first :-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.\tA dog with a temperature exceeding 104\u00b0F (39.5\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dog\u2019s normal temperature is around 101 \u2013 102.5\u00b0F or 38.3 \u2013 39.2\u00b0C.  An increase in temperature would indicate serious illness and would usually accompany other clinical symptoms such as lethargy, off its food, depressed, etc.  A dog with feverish conditions should be given complete rest and referred to a vet.  Massage would only worsen its condition by increasing an already accelerated blood circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.\tA dog that is dehydrated, fatigued, panting or out of breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.\tA dog suffering from shock or that has just been involved in an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dog\u2019s body will be adjusting itself and the pressure of massage could do more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.\tA dog suffering from Epilepsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.\tA dog which has broken or fractured bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.\tA dog suffering from heat stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.\tWhen there is an open (broken skin) or healing (bleeding) wound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tThat particular area should be avoided, although massage to the remainder of the body may be beneficial to release compensatory tension or excess swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.\tWhen there is an acute trauma such as a torn muscle or an area with internal bleeding such as an acute hematoma following a strong blow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tImmediate veterinarian evaluation should be obtained.  Ice can be used in the acute phase, massage can resume in the chronic stage (after 72 hours)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.\tAcute Sprain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.\tAcute nerve problems or nerve irritation (neuralgia) in a particular area following a wound or a bad stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11.\tDuring colitis, diarrhoea, pregnancy or hernias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12.\tTumours and cysts of cancerous origin are contra-indicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tThe affected area should be avoided but the rest of the body should be acceptable to massage.  Veterinary advice should be obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13.\tMassage is formally contra-indicated for skin problems of a fungal origin such as ring-worm and bacterial skin disease, as massage may spread the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14.\tMassage should also be avoided during the acute stage (the first 24 hours) of any infectious diseases to avoid spreading the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15.\tOver areas of fresh inflammation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n

Contraindications to massage<\/p>\n

The following are conditions, circumstances and situations that are contraindicated for massage, when massage to a dog should not be given, or should be adapted as appropriate.  If you have any concerns about any of the following, or anything else, please discuss these with us first :-<\/p>\n

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