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Cat massage is a practice used by physiotherapists and pet owners to maintain healthy circulatory systems and joints in felines.〔Sarah Hartwell, "Cat Massage: A Hands on Experience", 1993, (Messy Beast Website )〕 ==Benefits== Touching, petting, and stroking a cat can stimulate the release of chemicals called cytokines, which in turn signal the brain to release natural painkilling chemicals called endorphins.〔Michael, "Cat Massage", (Cat Massage: A Hand's On Experience )〕 Cats may show their pleasure during massage by purring and gently kneading their paws. Massage therapy may have similar benefits for cats as it has for humans, including preventative measures and as a solution for pain the pet might be enduring.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=Cat Massage Therapy Programs )〕 Cat massage may be used to calm an anxious animal. Cat massages may also lower the blood pressure of the owner, acting as a relaxation technique for both parties. Cat massage is useful in breeding familiarity and intimacy between the owner and a feline. Massaging the cat may also allow the owner to look for abnormalities that might appear on the cat's skin and in finding areas of tenderness or swelling that could be the signs of a serious condition.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=Cat Massage Pet Massage Therapy )〕 Massage can increase the mobility and flexibility in cats who suffer from arthritis. It may also be an alternative way to hasten the rehabilitation of a cat that has undergone surgery. Massage therapy may have a positive impact on the cats' digestive system and their coat and skin. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「cat massage」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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