Rabbit Massage

[bunnydude]

I've heard some stuff on the internet aboutrabbit massage. Is a good idea? Should I further investigate it? Whatare some of your thoughts?

Thanks,
Bunnydude

 

[luna21]

I've been wanting to learn how to do that for the longest time!! but i worry if its safe !:?

 

[LuvaBun]

I think it's a great idea. I gently massagePerry's neck and shoulders and he loves it. He just lays there, toothpurring with a blissful look on his face . There is a book all aboutit

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0595310621/qid=1118705159/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/103-1943715-7067059

Jan

 

[irishmist]

I do it twice a week... I think if helps their overall health

 

[dajeti2]

I've tried with Apollo but he's just way too ticklish. I am going to try it on the Girls and the Nibblets.

Tina

 

[Kricket]

My wonderful vet was telling me about that. She thinks massage is great for (almost) every pet

She showed me how to massage the buns' rumps and shoulders/back...

 

[ayglnu13]

dajeti2 wrote:

I've tried with Apollo but he's just way too ticklish.

Haha thats funny, Nimue is the same way! Maybe its a Flemishthing

~Amy

 

[bunnydude]

Thanks. Maybe i'll purchase that book

 

[FreddysMom]

Freddy looooves the base of his ears massaged. Irub them in a circular motion and swear sometimes it sounds like hespurring...ot if were laying down watchin tv ill rub the joints wherehis legs/body are and he turns into mush..oh yea andrightbehind his eyes...almostlike the equivalent ofyour temples...

 

theraputic massageis wonderfullfor any warmblooded creature keep in mindit stimulates circulationand improves all around health, especailly when cojoined withacupressure ,

 

[Carolyn]

I do believe in massage for all living creatures.

It's especially helpful to know what you're doing and how the systemworks when your rabbit has an issue with GI Stasis. Knowinghow to massage your rabbit can help them work a blockagethrough. It's also extremely helpful with a head tilt.

-Carolyn