From theage.com:
Pet owners turn to massage therapy
Some of the dogs animal therapist Kerry Durrand treats need a little time to adjust to the idea of having a massage, but once they’re sold on it, it’s pretty obvious, says Durrand. Some will extend their leg and turn around a little to signal what’s working for them or what their requirements are. Others lick their lips. And some of them plain doze off…
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