Can I use my human massage gun on my dog? Is it safe or helpful?

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is it safe/beneficial to use a massage "fascial gun" on my cattle dog? i use one for myself and was wondering if its ok to use on my 7 year old dog and if it would help her in any way. thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Australian Cattle Dog | Female | spayed | 58.2 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Shikira. Some dogs do enjoy massage work and it can be beneficial in some cases of arthritis. However, dogs typically like a much lighter massage than is common in humans. So I would recommend massaging her with your hands as opposed to the massage gun. There are veterinarians with special training in massage work as well if you can find one in your area. I hope this information helps!

Can I use my human massage gun on my dog? Is it safe or helpful?

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