The Relaxed Rabbit: Massage for Your Pet Bunny - Softcover

Beal, Chandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595310621 ISBN 13: 9780595310623

Publisher: iUniverse, Inc., 2004

Synopsis

Professional massage and bodywork provides great health and wellness benefits. Why not extend this to our animal friends? In The Relaxed Rabbit: Massage for Your Pet Bunny, professional Massage Therapist Chandra Moira Beal and her mini-lop rabbit, Maia, share basic massage strokes specifically designed for pet rabbits. They offer the layperson a step-by-step routine to practice on companion rabbits at home. No experience is necessary to share the joy of massage with your pets.The Relaxed Rabbit:Helps rabbits with behavioral issuesIncreases range of motionReduces tension, inflammation, and painImproves circulationAccelerates recoveryStrengthens immunityA safe and natural supplement to your rabbit's health care!Through dozens of photos and illustrations, you'll learn:How to massage your rabbit from "nose to toes"Basic anatomy and physiologyHow to address specific health and behavior issuesTips for getting the most from your sessionsMassage is also a great way to deepen your relationship with your pets, as touching strengthens the animal-human bond. Stroking a pet can even lower your blood pressure, increase self-esteem, and establish a feeling of well-being.Animal massage is a win-win prospect. Get started today!

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About the Author

Chandra Moira Beal is a freelance writer and massage therapist who grew up in Santa Cruz, California and now lives in San Diego. She also spent many years in Austin, Texas where she completed a bachelor s degree in music theory, and in London and Brighton, England, where she lived with her partner, Simon, and their two house rabbits, Dexter and Emma. Chandra is the author of three books: The Relaxed Rabbit: Massage For Your Pet Bunny; Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Never A Dull Moment; and Splash Across Texas! The Definitive Guide to Swimming in Central Texas. Over the past 12 years Chandra has published hundreds of articles worldwide, many related to animal welfare and rabbit care. She is a long time volunteer and has helped out in every community she has lived in, getting involved in rabbit rescue, humane education and grassroots activism. Chandra attributes her love of rabbits and passion for animals to her first rabbit, Maia, with whom she lived for six years. Maia was the inspiration for The Relaxed Rabbit, and gave Chandra the best education in rabbits she could have ever hoped for. For more information about Chandra, visit www.chandrabeal.com

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc.
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595310621
• ISBN 13: 9780595310623
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 60