ADAMS CANINE HYDROTHERAPY - STAFFORDSHIRE
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CANINE HYDROTHERAPY
The benefits from swimming as an exercise are well-known.
But what is less well known is the benefit of warm water stimulating
all the nerve endings and opening blood vessels all over the body,improving
the circulation and toning muscles.
The generally cold UK climate makes swimming in rivers and lakes
less
beneficial because the cold water reduces blood circulation.
.
In such conditions your dog faces various hazards including,
injury from slipping on muddy banks, poisonous algae, leptospirosis etc.
The answer is swimming in warm specially clean water
in a controlled environment as provided by our hydrotherapy pool.
As well as providing benefits for dogs with injuries
or other physical problems,
we can help improve muscle definition
in show dogs and increase stamina
and fitness in agility dogs.
If your dog is overweight, hydrotherapy/swimming can
reduce unwanted fat
without damaging your dog's joints, as might be the case
with running on hard surfaces.
Hydrotherapy can be useful in many conditions as recommended/advised
by your dog's veterinary surgeon, for example.
After.........orthopaedic surgery
cruciate ligament repair
strains and sprains
caesarians and spaying
spinal injuries
Hydrotherapy can be beneficial for:-
Hip and elbow dysplasia
Stiffness in old age
obesity
fitness and stamina
muscle definition
Hydrotherapy works by:-
Improving and restoring muscle strength
Increasing the range of movement in affected joints
Reducing swelling, pain and stiffness
Improving circulation and feeling of well-being
Providing warmth and pressure of water
to stimulate nerve endings and opens up blood vessels
Improving the capacity of heart and lungs (cardio vascular)
Giving a warm, comforting sensation created by warm water
to relax muscles, reducing pain and spasm
We strongly recommend that you
bring your dog for a routine swim,
the younger the better...
vaccinated puppies benefit from 'swimming lessons'
and should your dog need hydrotherapy in the future your dog will already
be used to pool swimming.
We only swim dogs that a veterinary surgeon has verified is fit enough
and a suitable candidate for, hydrotherapy.
We may need to contact your veterinary surgeon
about the course of treatment
and its expected outcome.
We only swim vaccinated dogs and we require to see a current
vaccination record (along with the registration form).
We will use a feedback report form when necessary
to let your veterinary surgeon know how the treatment is progressing.