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How to Massage Your Dogs Feet.

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By thesquirrelymom
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Homer loves a good foot massage.
Homer loves a good foot massage.

Do this easy massage on your dogs feet and he will be begging for more!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Oil (baby oil, olive oil)
  1. Step 1

    Hold your dogs paw facing up with him laying on his back.

  2. Step 2

    Pour a drop or two of oil on his paw.

  3. Step 3

    Using your thumb, gently massage the pad of his paw in a circular motion. Watch out for any splinters or cuts that may need tending to while you are massaging.

  4. Step 4

    Massage between each of your dogs toes. Massage the top of his toes as well, and stretch his toes as you go.

  5. Step 5

    Repeat on all four feet. Your dog will love this!

Tips & Warnings
  • Most cats would probably like this as well. Mine do.

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Vanessa22 said

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on 1/11/2009 haha well I have to say I never thought about giving my dogs a foot rub! thanks :) 5*

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on 12/15/2008 Cute idea for a happy dog.

Beckybugg said

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on 12/5/2008 I will have to try this! Thanks!

MI-Sandi said

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on 11/15/2008 Great article on spoiling the pup. And I agree with Gardengates, how do we get them to do ours? The cat does a pretty good job on the fat on my belly!

momofour said

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on 11/12/2008 Great article! My dog loves when I give her massages. I just wish I got pampered as much as she does! *****

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