Benefits of Hydrotherapy for Dogs

Dogs love swimming so hydrotherapy can be a fun but vital part of a fitness or rehabilitation regime following illness, injury or surgery.

Dogs get a great workout in the water as most of the muscles usually used in movement are involved when swimming.  The water also has added benefits when treating dogs suffering from arthritis or obesity as the buoyancy of the water helps avoid the pressures of normal weight bearing on the limbs and joints.  Hydrotherapy is a great all round workout for your dog as it benefits the heart and lungs as well as improving muscle strength and joint mobility.

At Bayford Hydrotherapy clinic, we have the most advanced facilities for your dogs rehabilitation.  Our circular pool has underwater pressure jets that can be adjusted to create a current for the dog to swim against which aids building muscular strength.

All swimming is carefully controlled and monitored.  Unlike some other hydrotherapy clinics, someone is always physically in the pool with the dog to ensure your pets safety.

Hydrotherapy can be used to treat any of the following conditions: Cervical spondylopathy. CDRM, Congenital and inherited conditions, Cruciate ligament disorders, Degenerative joint diseases, Hip and elbow dysplasia, Intervertebral disc protusion and spinal surgery, Lameness, Legg-Calve Perthes disease, Ligament sprains, Luxating patella, Muscle strains and ruptures, Neurological disorders - limb function, OCD, Orthopaedic fractures, Osteoarthritis, Skin conditions – allergies, Soft tissue injuries, Spondylosis deformans, Tendon rupture and damage.

For more information on hydrotherapy for dogs, please contact us.