27/11/2025
🐶 Lovely Lur is relaxing under a blanket after his massage this evening ❤️
🐕 It is important to keep warm after a massage for the following reasons:
🐶 Muscles Relax More Deeply
Massage increases blood circulation and loosens muscles. Warmth helps maintain this relaxation. If a dog gets chilled immediately afterward, the muscles can tighten again, reducing the benefits of the massage.
🐩 Prevents Stiffness
After massage, tissues are more pliable but also more vulnerable to cooling. A sudden drop in body or environmental temperature can cause the muscles to stiffen, especially in older dogs or those with arthritis.
🐶 Supports Circulation
Massage stimulates blood flow; warmth helps keep this enhanced circulation going. Good circulation reduces soreness, speeds recovery, and supports overall comfort.
🐕 Helps the Nervous System Stay Calm
Massage activates the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) nervous system. A warm, calm environment prevents stress responses that could undo the relaxation and comfort you just created.
🐩 Dogs May Feel Temporarily Sleepy or Vulnerable
Some dogs become drowsy after a massage. Keeping them warm helps them feel secure and prevents chills while their body adjusts.
🐶 Reduces Risk for Sensitive or Senior Dogs
Older dogs, small breeds, and dogs with thin coats lose body heat more easily. Their muscles and joints especially benefit from added warmth after therapeutic work.
