Book excerpt: Distinguished veterinarian and animal psychologist Dr. Michael W. Fox shares his pioneering 6 - step massage technique through detailed illustrations' photos' and easy - to - read instructions' and provides information on how to understand your animal companion's anatomy' develop a massage routine' use massage to diagnose illness' and integrate it as part of an overall care for your dog. Utilizing the same holistic philosophy of animal well - being' Dr. Fox teaches you basic dog psychology' how massage can help your dog' how to create the best massage routine' how to diagnose illnesses' and even how to keep your dog in shape.