Synopses & Reviews
Skillfully administered massage provides sublime relaxation and the feeling of intense well-being--for your cat! Cat massage is recognized by veternarians as an essential form of pet care, providing:
Relaxation to tense, overworked muscles
Improved strength coordination and circulation
Flexibility to stiff joints
Ease and cooperation in grooming and when visiting the vet
A trusting, loving bond between you and your cat
But, most important, it just feels good. Cat Massage gives you all the skills you need, including:
The 6 Basic Massage Strokes: Gliding, Waving, Circling, Kneading Flicking, and Rubbing
50 Massage Techniques from Whiskers to Tail
Advice for Pregnant Cats, Elderly Cats, Injured Cats, and Kittens
Advanced Techniques and "White Glove Treatments"
How to "Voice Massage"
Review
"Great for teaching children how to interact with the family cat." --Beth Ward, Director of Animal Care, Peninsual Humane Society, San Mateo, California
"Daily massages are not only heavenly for your cat, they help detect lumps and illnesses it kitty reacts differently to your touch. I highly recommend Maryjean's therapy." --Ingrid Newkirk, president of PETA (people for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
Synopsis
Recognized by veterinarians as an essential form of pet therapy and endorsed by animal expert Dr. Michael W. Fox, a regular regime of massage is highly beneficial to a cat. Featuring step-by-step techniques and 100 instructive photos and drawings throughout, "Cat Massage" is the only book of its kind--the original, complete, easy-to-follow guide to a cat's ultimate petting pleasure.
About the Author
Maryjean Ballner is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her wonderful cat, Champion, her husband, Roger, and a new feline, Bodacious. She produced a videotape called "
Your Cat Wants a Massage!" and can be contacted at www.catmassage.com. Maryjean is also the author of another St. Martin's Griffin book,
Dog Massage.