Hydrotherapy

Just as people swim to improve health and fitness, animals can also experience great benefits from exercising in water. Used in the horse world for many years, dog hydrotherapy is seen as an effective treatment which can be used to aid recovery from surgery or injury, helping to achieve good health and fitness more efficiently.

Your dog’s well-being is our primary concern…

At Aquapaws we aim to return your dog to optimum health, safely and gently, using the most up-to-date equipment – therapy pool or water treadmill – in the most appropriate way to achieve this as quickly and effectively
as possible.

> How can dog hydrotherapy help?

• After surgery – especially if your dog has suffered
  a fracture or cruciate ligament injury

• Treating degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis
  or hip dysplasia

• Improving conditions which cause weakness in your
  dog’s limbs and difficulty walking

• Helping with back or neck problems, muscle tears,
  sprains and strains

• Improving general fitness and agility

• It can be fun too! Surgery, illness or obesity may
  mean that your dog is unable to walk – hydrotherapy
  provides a great opportunity for exercise and play…

> The treatment process...

All dogs treated at Aquapaws are seen following referral from their own vet. If you think your dog may benefit from hydrotherapy, the first step is to talk to your practice about suitability and ask your vet for a referral. If required, we can help with advice on whether dog hydrotherapy is an appropriate option.

| download Vet Referral Form

Part of the first session includes assessment of your dog – looking at temperament, taking measurements, outlining a treatment plan, goals etc. – you will need to bring an up-to-date vaccination certificate and a signed and filled in Vet Referral Form if it has not already been sent.

Q+A | Why do I need a completed Vet Referral Form?

The number of sessions will vary depending on need, however as a guide we charge:

Water treadmill – £29.00 per session
Therapy pool – £29.00 per session

Book a course of 10 sessions – get the 11th FREE!

Q+A | Pool versus treadmill?

If your dog is insured contact your provider as this treatment, when prescribed by a vet, may be covered by your policy.

If you’d like more information on hydrotherapy please contact Peninnah | 07888 728997