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

                               After cruciate ligament repair

                               After  strains and sprains

                               Following caesarians and spaying

                               After 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 (cardiovascular)

 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...  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.