ABOUT HYDROTHERAPY

Hydrotherapy can be useful for many reasons, not only helping sick or injured dogs, but also building up confidence and enjoyment in the water. It will help improve a dog's range of motion and allow the strengthening of muscle mass. All cases are treated differently and the individual dog will have a different response. Some will enjoy swimming freely in the water, whilst others may simply enjoy the experience of being held and floating. The warm water in the pool can be a great reliever of pain and inflammation. 

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​Hydrotherapy is a form of non-weight bearing exercise utilising the therapeutic properties of water. Here at House of Hydro the water is maintained at the optimum temperature (28-32⁰c) and is kept clean and sanitised allowing your dog to swim in the perfect environment.

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INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMME

Each dog will have an individual programme designed and tailored to their needs; allowing them to improve their range of motion, increase strength, muscle mass, flexibility and increase their cardiovascular fitness. A qualified hydrotherapist will always be in the pool, alongside your dog, who will be fitted with a buoyancy aid until the hydrotherapist feels your dog may no longer require one. At this point in the process with us, your dog will then be fitted with a harness, enabling the hydrotherapist to support your dog when required.

 

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