The Healing Touch for Cats by Dr. Michael W. Fox

Author:Dr. Michael W. Fox
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2010-06-10T16:00:00+00:00

2.6. Sacral or Rump Massage

Finally, massage the region around the base of your cat’s tail. Use circular fingertip strokes in this low lumbar-sacral area for about one minute. Pay particular attention to the “space” between the tail and the animal’s pelvis, and literally feel your way into this area. You will be able to feel the bony prominences of the pelvis and the powerful muscles around the rump: the gluteals. Massage these with fingertip strokes. Vibratory massage with fingertips is also beneficial in this area and especially for older, arthritic pets.

Cats will often raise the hind end when this region (which in humans is the buttocks and sacrum) is rubbed or stroked. It is an extremely sensitive area in most animals and even light pressure usually evokes obvious signs of pleasure. Some pets, especially cats, are hypersensitive in this area and may attempt to escape or scratch when touched. Hypersensitivity is also seen in animals that are in heat, and cats especially may present sexually, the so-called lordosis response.

Note: At this point, you can go on to massage the head and neck. If you opt for the hind legs, you should then do the abdomen, chest and forelegs, finishing up with the head and neck. Alternatively, you can proceed to the head and neck, then go to the forelegs, then chest and abdomen, finishing with the hind legs. Eventually you and your pet will work out the most compatible sequence and duration of massaging the various body regions, for a time period ranging anywhere from fifteen to thirty minutes a day.

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