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.

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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/

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