Dr. Mansum Yau
Veterinarian and Certified Pet Massage Therapist in Vancouver, BC
Veterinary Massage & Mobility Services BC
Pet Massage in Vancouver, BC
As a licensed veterinarian with a canine massage certificate from the Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy, I provide massage therapy that’s safe, effective, and tailored to your pet's needs. When you book with me, you get:
✅ Veterinary expertise
✅ Care integrated with your pet's health plan
✅ Pet mobility, nutrition, and weight loss advice
Help your pet move easier by booking a massage in the comfort of your home!
At this time, veterinary massage and mobility services are only available within the City of Vancouver [on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)]. An initial physical exam is required before a pet's first massage/injection** and then annually.
Online booking instructions: Please create a Jane profile for your pet with your name listed as the guardian.
For stressed, aging, injured, disabled, and sporting dogs as well as cats
What to Expect
Initial vet exam to check for any hidden health concerns, discuss canine massage goals, and introduce your dog to massage. You'll also fill out history forms.
30-60 minute massage,
at least 2 hours after eating
For best results, start with weekly sessions for 6 weeks, then every 2-4 weeks.
After the massage, walk your dog and offer plenty of water.
Feel free to share testimonials!
Why pet massage?
Benefits of massage therapy:
✅ Loosening of tight muscles
✅ Toning of inactive muscles
✅ Increased flexibility
✅ Relaxation and mood boost
✅ Pain relief
✅ Better muscle performance
Who can benefit from massage?
✅ Dogs and cats that are stiff
✅ Dogs and cats with arthritis
✅ Agility, sporting, or working dogs
✅ Post-orthopedic surgery patients (>6 weeks)
✅ 3-legged dogs and cats
✅ 1-eyed dogs and cats
✅ 1-eared dogs and cats
✅ Adventure cats
Contraindications to Massaging a Pet
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Aggression
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Cancer including cutaneous mast cell tumours
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Severe heart disease (e.g., aortic stenosis, atrial fibrillation)
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Phlebitis
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Panosteitis
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Myositis
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Acute intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
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Acute injury <72 hours
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Open wounds
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Skin infection including ringworm
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Fever
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Shock
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Diarrhea
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Pregnancy
**Other In-Home Mobility Services
✅ Injectable joint supplement (Cartrophen)
✅ Monthly injections for controlling joint pain (Librela, Solensia)
✅ 3-month injections for controlling joint pain (Lenivia, Portela)
✅ Delivery of pet joint/weight loss diets and joint/muscle supplements
✅ Virtual or in-home nutritional, weight & mobility consultations
Please note: At least 7 days’ notice is required for Librela, Lenivia, Solensia, or Portela injections to ensure the appropriate dose is in stock.
Testimonials
Ollie the Bernese Mountain Dog
Ollie's mom
"Ollie is so relaxed since [his massage] yesterday! For the first time in a while, he lay next to me not chewing his paws at all while I ate dinner!!"