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Your cat may thing you’re a little off your rocker at first, but minimal resistance, your cat will learn to love getting a quick massage. It is best to wait until he is relaxed before you attempt the first few times, this way you won’t catch them off guard. The best times are always after playtime or just before nap/bedtime. Make sure that your cat is comfortable before you begin the massage. The best position is for kitty is to be lying down or sitting comfortably. Then, begin at the back of the neck. You know your cat better than anybody, so if there is an area that you know he or she doesn’t like to be touched, I would strongly recommend not trying to massage there! Basically, you want to use your fingertips or the meaty part of your hands to gently massage your cat in circular motions. Go in-between the shoulder blades, under the chin, neck and chest area, your cat will let you know which areas he likes. Make a mental note for future reference if kitty seems to dislike one particular area. This will also give you a chance to check your kitty for any bumps or lumps you might not normally notice. The trick is the amount of pressure that you apply to the body. You will want it to be hard enough to be able to feel the muscles, but not hard enough to make kitty uncomfortable. Don’t worry, it’s pretty easy to figure it out and soon, both you and your cat will come to enjoy this precious time together! It is possible that you have a cat that is not crazy about being massages. If this is the case, there are other ways to help them wind down and relax. Maybe he likes to lounge on an electric blanket. Some crazy cats even like to sleep in the tub; it doesn’t matter, as long as you are okay with it! There are some people that will inevitably try to use an electric massager on their cat. I would strongly recommend against this idea! If you really want to go that extra mile, then ask your vet if there are any safe massagers on the pet product market. You don’t want to hurt kitty, so don’t go overboard! Don’t confuse a massage with a beating. Yes, cats can be strong little buggers, and you might be tempted to give us a nice solid kneading because of it. However, it feels much better when you lay off just a little bit and give him a light rubdown. Oh, and keep that electric monstrosity to yourself. It is creepy and too powerful for use on a cat! The Complete Cat Care Team have put together a great product, that covers everything from toilet training your kitty to looking after your senior cat! |
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