Some epileptic dogs have fewer seizures. For pets that won't tolerate the physical pushing involved with traditional chiropractic care, the veterinary orthopedic manipulation that worked so well for Juju is another option. Pets need at least two sessions, and regular tune-ups are recommended. Therapists say pet owners can learn basic massage themselves, although it takes practice. Then they'll stretch and come back for more.
Massage can also help to heal major ailments.
Oller took the dog to his sister Carolanne's shiatsu practice in Boston for weekly massages. Within a few months, Satin was running around on all fours again. Rolfing Part of the massage family, Rolfing focuses on fascia soft tissue that connects the body's muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints by moving the tissue into alignment to restore range of motion. Practiced since the 1940s, the technique has only recently become an option for animals, largely at the request of pet owners who've experienced Rolfing themselves. Sherman was due for a knee operation.