When massaging your pet is it not necessary to use oil. If you choose to use an oil, it should be a vegetable oil not a mineral based oil like baby oil or paraffin oil. Vegetable oils can be used alone or blended with other vegetable oils. Only very small amounts should be used. It is best combined with another oil due to its viscosity.
Massage involves mainly stroking and circular movements.
Circular movement can be made on either side of the spine from the head to the tail. Since all nerves of the body are linked to the spine, this action will stimulate all parts of the body. Take care not to massage over bony prominences like the backbone and be careful to apply only very light pressure on the abdominal region. Repeat this as many times as you wish or your pet will allow. Always finish the part of the body with long stroking moves becoming lighter, moving onto light and long sweeping moves made by your finger tips only.