Animal massage therapy is a theraputic application of massage techniques to increase circulation, reduce muscle spasms and relieve tension. It also promotes healing and increases the range of motion of the animal. It can be used to heal an injury and or to maintain an optimal level of good health.
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Requirements
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To be successful as a pet massage therapist, it is important to have a love of animals. Potential therapists should also have empathy and a desire to help suffering animals, since that is who their clientele will be.
Regulations
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While it's preferable to have a massage therapy background, it is not necessary. There are no regulations regarding the licensure of animal massage therapists.
Demand
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Pet owners and trainers want their animals to be in peak physical health. Whether they be competing animals or those used to help the disabled, massage therapy is used to promote well being and continuous care.
Employment Opportunities
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Pet massage therapists can provide service in places such as veterinary offices, grooming salons, pet stores and even private settings. Therapists can also teach their clients to provide animal massage for their pets themselves.
Considerations
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Pet massage therapy has become more widely accepted, as its popularity among humans has grown. Increasingly, people are searching for a less invasive health care approach for themselves and their pets.
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