Healing Touch for Cats: The Proven Massage Program for Cats - Softcover

Fox, Dr. Michael W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1557045755 ISBN 13: 9781557045751

Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks, 2004

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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.

Review:

"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

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1557045755
• ISBN 13: 9781557045751
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160