Massage can relieve stress and relax the body. It is a very good way of health care. In fact, massage is not only suitable for humans, it is also a very good way of health care for cats. So, how should we massage cats? What are the benefits of cat massage?

Since you know there will be problems, you need to prevent and treat them as soon as possible. However, cats are very sensitive and delicate animals, and they have "knowledge" from massage tools to massage position and strength. In addition to using your hands to massage your cat, you can also use a readily available “toothbrush” to massage your cat’s acupoints. Because the touch of a toothbrush is very similar to a "cat tongue". Cats have been licked by female cats since childhood and use their tongues to clean their hair when they grow up. Therefore, in addition to the owner's hands, a toothbrush is also one of the tools that cats generally accept. ! ​​​​​​

1. Relieve initial symptoms, Fengchi point:

General weakness or lack of appetite are the early symptoms of a cat cold. At this time, you can rub the "wind pool" between the neck and head 10 times. Use your other hand to support the chin so that the cat feels stable.

2. Cough relief, Lianquan point:

"Lianquan" is located in the depression of the chin, which helps suppress coughs during colds. Cats will resist if you press too hard, so use a cotton swab or other object to apply gentle pressure. Press for 6 seconds at a time, for a total of 6 to 10 times.

3. Regulate the intestines and strengthen the stomach, tail tip point:

The "tail tip" at the tip of the tail can alleviate the symptoms of diarrhea during colds. Use one hand to hold the base of the tail, and the other hand to knead the tip of the tail in a pulling motion, about 10 times in total.

4. Demonstration of the "Pull and Extend" technique of cat massage: The owner must observe the cat's reaction with each movement. If the cat doesn't like it, don't force it. Cats’ skin is very developed. You can lift it from the back and then gently twist it left and right for about 5 to 10 seconds. The cat will enjoy it~

5. Pull the cheeks from the left and right sides to make the cat look like he is smiling. This action can help the cat reduce stress!

6. Pulling the cat’s chin can improve the symptoms of cough and cold.

7. Lifting the cat’s armpits can help detoxify the lymphatic line.

8. Lifting the cat’s elbows can help improve shoulder and neck stiffness.

Although there are many benefits of massaging cats, not every cat likes massage. Therefore, when massaging a cat, the owner should pay attention to the cat’s reaction. If the cat is unwilling, the massage cannot be forced.