The Healing Touch for Cats: The Proven Massage Program

by Michael W. Fox

Book 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557045755
• ISBN13: 9781557045751
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 145 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

The Healing Touch for Cats by Dr Michael Fox

The book is written in clear easy to understand terms and the techniques are easy to learn. I have already tried some of the massage on a cat I rescued who for the two years I have had him remains very skittish and resists being pet or too close to people because he was treated very badly in his formative years. He initially made some sounds that sounded like he was threatened or more likely frightened but with very gentle persistence and not forcing anything he clearly doesnt want (I never restrain or force him to endure a massage) he has made a remarkable turn around in just the first couple days! Now he head bonks for more and rolls over exposing his belly for massage. Its amaZing how animals too benefit from a gentle massage.I will have to try the dog version on another nervous rescue of mine! Anyone who really loves and wants the very best for their pet should read this book.Its concise and easy reading.

Good information

This book was very informative while still being informal enough for the average joe to use easily. Great book, especially for beginners.

VG book for cat lovers

I bought this book because I have two ill, elderly cats, and want to do more for them than shove pills down their throats. Although I was already intuitively doing a lot of what's described in this book, it does provide some new options for me. I gave it only a 4 because a lot of the information wasn't new to me. For someone newer to being the servant of cats, this is an EXCELLENT resource (probably a 5 star book) for learning how to interact physically with your cats, and what you learn in this book will bring both of you loads of good times and pleasure, as well as mutual healing.

The best book available on cat massage

A sensitively and clearly written, well illustrated and very thorough guide to therapeutic cat massage. The author combines professional expertise as a vet and a masseur with a profound understanding of - and respect for - animals.