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Healing Touch for Dogs: The Proven Massage Program for Dogs by Michael W. Fox β€” book cover

Healing Touch for Dogs: The Proven Massage Program for Dogs

by Michael W. Fox, DVM
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Overview

Distinguished veterinarian and animal psychologist Dr. Michael W. Fox shares his pioneering 6-step dog massage technique, which is not only a healing tool and healthcare measure, but also affirms the bond between you and your animal companion. Drawn from more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Fox provides an orientation to basic dog anatomy, physiology, and psychology, and then addresses, through easy-to-read instructions and detailed illustrations and photos:

  • Why dogs need massage
  • How to understand your dog’s body language
  • How to develop a massage routine
  • How to diagnose illness with massage
  • How to keep your dog fit and healthy

This newly revised and updated volume is an essential guide for helping and healing our animal companions.

Synopsis

Distinguished veterinarian and animal psychologist Dr. Michael W. Fox shares his pioncering 6-step dog massage technique. Which is not only a healing tool and healthcare measure, but also affirms the bond between you and your animal companion. Drawn from more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Fox provides an orientation to basic dog anatomy, physiology, and psychology. This newly revised and updated volume is an essential guide for helping and healing our animal companions.

About the Author, Michael W. Fox

Dr. Michael W. Fox, well-known veterinarian and former vice president of the Humane Society of the United States, reaches millions of readers through the nationally syndicated newspaper column "Animal Doctor" with United Features, and is the author of more than 40 books on animal-related issues, including The Healing Touch for Cats, The New Animal Doctor's Answer Book, and Love Is a Happy Cat.

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From the Publisher

"Fox's step-by-step approach and impressive animal expertise will encourage even the most skeptical readers to give the method a try." β€”American Libraries

"Its chapter on diagnostic massage is one of the most important I've seen written for the layman." β€”The ASPCA Report

"This sensible, compassionate approach to petcare is a must for all animal lovers." β€”Booklist

Book Details

Published
April 1, 2004
Publisher
Newmarket Press
Pages
160
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781557045768

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