I’m Brianna, and I’m a 10 year old writer. I’m working on a book called “The Amazing Rat” and I’m looking for info about rats without stealing… I’ve written 11 pages and 1,950 words so far, and I think It’s pretty cool. I’m also working on a book called “The Princess And The Fairy”. I hope you and family members will love them.
Thanks for asking your great question. At this time, there is only the photo promoting massaging your rat. I love that you asked your question, though, and will plan on adding some actual content to this post in the future.
I have had 2 of my rats get professional massages from a certified animal massage therapist. It took them a little while to understand what was going on. At first my rats were questioning why they were with this new person and why she was handling them. Once they figured it out, though, they became blissful.
One of my current rats loves to be massaged down the length of her spine. I gently squeeze the muscles on either side of her spine as I move my hand down her back. I use my thumb and 2nd & 3rd fingers to give her the massage. Rats also love being petted on the sides of their cheeks. Massaging around their neck and even their underarms feels good to them, too.
Thanks again for your question. I will provide more detailed information on pet rat massage in the future and will be sure to let you know when I post it.
I love this! I work as a animal massage practitioner and I have massaged a variety to different pets and farm animals, but I have yet to work on a pet rat – something I’m definitely looking forward to!
That’s so great you work as an animal massage practitioner! How interesting that you’ve given massages to farm animals. I want to hear more!
A few years ago, I made appointments for two of my rats with a licensed animal massage therapist. She’d never given rats massages before and was excited to have the opportunity. She even studied up on rat anatomy and physiology prior to their appointments.
What struck me as fascinating was that, in the beginning of their appointments, each rat had no idea they were getting a massage. It took them awhile before they caught on, calmed down and surrendered. It’s so different from us humans who start out in a passive, ready-to-receive mode. I suppose if my rats had massage appointments every week, they’d learn to associate the person with the massage and would relax right from the start.
With rats, the males especially enjoy being massaged. Henderson, the rat pictured here will walk right over to me just so I can start massaging him. He’ll even lie on his side or on his back to receive a massage in just the right place.
I’m Brianna, and I’m a 10 year old writer. I’m working on a book called “The Amazing Rat” and I’m looking for info about rats without stealing… I’ve written 11 pages and 1,950 words so far, and I think It’s pretty cool. I’m also working on a book called “The Princess And The Fairy”. I hope you and family members will love them.
Hi Brianna,
That’s fantastic you’re writing a book about rats! I’d love to read it when you’re finished writing it.
Rats Rule!
Jasmine | About Pet Rats
Where is the actual content on giving a massage? All I see are comments.
Hi Jason,
Thanks for asking your great question. At this time, there is only the photo promoting massaging your rat. I love that you asked your question, though, and will plan on adding some actual content to this post in the future.
I have had 2 of my rats get professional massages from a certified animal massage therapist. It took them a little while to understand what was going on. At first my rats were questioning why they were with this new person and why she was handling them. Once they figured it out, though, they became blissful.
One of my current rats loves to be massaged down the length of her spine. I gently squeeze the muscles on either side of her spine as I move my hand down her back. I use my thumb and 2nd & 3rd fingers to give her the massage. Rats also love being petted on the sides of their cheeks. Massaging around their neck and even their underarms feels good to them, too.
Thanks again for your question. I will provide more detailed information on pet rat massage in the future and will be sure to let you know when I post it.
Best Wishes to You & Your Rats,
Jasmine | About Pet Rats
You know what, I think this is awesome, because it shows rats deserve to be loved, not thrown out the door. These animals are miracles!
You said that right, Brianna! They are miracles.
Jasmine | About Pet Rats
I love this! I work as a animal massage practitioner and I have massaged a variety to different pets and farm animals, but I have yet to work on a pet rat – something I’m definitely looking forward to!
That’s so great you work as an animal massage practitioner! How interesting that you’ve given massages to farm animals. I want to hear more!
A few years ago, I made appointments for two of my rats with a licensed animal massage therapist. She’d never given rats massages before and was excited to have the opportunity. She even studied up on rat anatomy and physiology prior to their appointments.
What struck me as fascinating was that, in the beginning of their appointments, each rat had no idea they were getting a massage. It took them awhile before they caught on, calmed down and surrendered. It’s so different from us humans who start out in a passive, ready-to-receive mode. I suppose if my rats had massage appointments every week, they’d learn to associate the person with the massage and would relax right from the start.
With rats, the males especially enjoy being massaged. Henderson, the rat pictured here will walk right over to me just so I can start massaging him. He’ll even lie on his side or on his back to receive a massage in just the right place.