The Relaxed Rabbit

The Relaxed Rabbit
Massage for Your Pet Bunny
by Chandra Moira Beal, RMT and Maia60 pages
Paperback
ISBN 0-595-31062-1
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Professional massage and bodywork provides great health and wellness benefits. Why not extend these to our pets? In The Relaxed Rabbit: Massage for Your Pet Bunny, professional Massage Therapist and her mini-lop rabbit, Maia, share basic massage strokes specifically designed for pet rabbits, offering the layperson a step-by-step routine to practice on companion rabbits at home.
"Massage is a great way to deepen your relationship with your pets, as touching strengthens the animal-human bond," says Beal. "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!"An introduction from Todd Riggan, DVM of White Rock Veterinary Clinic in Texas supports the benefits of therapeutic touch for rabbits, citing that massage:
- Helps rabbits with behavioral issues
- Increases range of motion
- Reduces tension, inflammation, and pain
- Improves circulation
- Accelerates recovery
- Strengthens immunity
- Is a safe and natural supplement to your rabbit's health care!
Through dozens of photos and illustrations, Beal shows readers how to massage their rabbits from "nose to toes." Chapters on basic anatomy and physiology, addressing specific health and behavior issues, and tips for getting the most of each session round out this helpful book.
Many rabbits are purchased on impulse, only to be later abandoned when their novelty wears off. Beal hopes this book will help educate readers about keeping rabbits as indoor pets as well as teaching them how to share loving touch.
HOW TO ORDER
Please note this title is currently only available to purchase through the publisher at iuniverse.com, or Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk, or by request through bookstores.
Questions?
E-mail: laluna@chandrabeal.com
Thank you for your support!!
TESTIMONIALS
"A wonderful book that, finally, deals only with bunnies! As an animal massage therapist myself, I was thrilled to see someone else promoting massage for rabbits. Since my foray into the incredible world of touch, I met and fell in love with my Diego. You can not imagine the benefits to his little paralysed/compromised system from almost daily massage of some sort. He literally shines!"
---Jodi M., Redondo Beach, California
"I have found Beal's book on bunny massage extremely knowledgeable and my rabbits truly appreciate massage therapy. Charcoal, my little head tilt loves T-Touch ear slides too!"
---Irene, Safe Haven Rabbit Rescue, New Jersey
"I would like to highly recommend a book written by a fellow rabbit lover and professional massage therapist who has devoted a tremendous amount of time specializing in animal massage and alternative techniques. She has been of great help to my rabbits, cats, and dogs!"
---F. Stan Gove, House Rabbit Society Educator, Austin, Texas
"I'm sure most of us pet our bunnies regularly and this is a great book... It's full of pictures and easy to follow steps... My buns love it!!!"
---Amber, Etherbun
"I currently have two disabled rabbits, Bijou and Dolce, who has arthritis and spondylosis and is still pretty mobile. I've managed to keep Bijou relatively stable with massage and acupuncture. Although she can no longer stand or even really scoot around, she still is very interactive, social, and loves food and getting pet. She gives me kisses when I scratch her forehead."
---Amy Spintman, Cats & Rabbits & More, San Diego, California
"I got a rescue rabbit recently. She always seemed nervous and stressed out, but after using this book she seems to trust me a bit more. Thank you so much your book. It is fantastic!!!!"
---Dean B., Nottingham, England
"There is no way that I can thank Chandra enough for putting pen to paper and writing this book. My bunny, Smudge, and I have always had a good relationship - very affectionate and close, but Chandra's insight into rabbit anatomy and massage has furthered our relationship so that I can actually improve his health too! Smudge is a 5 year old dwarf lop and has for as long as I have known him sneezed. No matter what the vets prescribed or advised nothing would stop him having sneezing 'fits' on almost a daily basis. If ever he has a 'fit' now I can massage his sinuses and he will recover far quicker and I also do this daily as a preventative measure which certainly seems to assist! Since purchasing her book I have bought copies for all my rabbit 'owning' friends and my vet and they've gone down amazingly well, particularly with the said bunnies! Through finding out more about Smudge's anatomy I became more and more aware of his body and his physical health and feel I was more attuned to his mental/emotional well being. This book is a godsend to any bunny parent!"
---Anna M., England
Contact Details
La Luna Publishing
Brighton, England
Tel: +44 (0)1273 236436
E-mail: laluna@chandrabeal.com