Healing Touch for Cats: The Proven Massage Program for Cats

by Michael W. Fox

Overview

Distinguished veterinarian and animal psychologist Dr. Michael W. Fox shares his pioneering 6-step cat 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 cat anatomy, physiology, and psychology, and then addresses, through easy-to-read instructions and detailed illustrations and photos:

• Why cats need massage
• How to understand your cat's body language
• How to develop a massage routine n How to diagnose illness with massage
• How to keep your cat fit and healthy

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781557045751
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	03/04/2004
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	575,776
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	ix
1	The Healing Touch	1
2	Why Cats Need Massage	7
3	Preparing Yourself and Your Cat for Massage	17
4	A Mini-course in Anatomy	29
5	Understanding Your Cat's Body Language	47
6	The Massage Routine	55
7	Diagnostic Massage	81
8	Therapeutic Massage	93
9	Total Health Care for Cats	109
10	Natural Healing	121
11	The Healing Touch Revisited	129
	Further Reading	138
	Index	140

Editorial Reviews

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

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

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

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