What is the Canine Hydrotherapy service from Aquapaws

Hydrotherapy is the therapeutic use of warm water to exercise.

 

Our Canine Hydrotherapy is directed at the treatment of chronic conditions, post-operative recovery, and pre-operative and general fitness in dogs.

At Aquapaws your pet can exercise and receive treatment in the safety of our large purpose built temperature controlled pool, a trained and qualified hydrotherapist is in the pool with your dog at all times.

HYDROTHERAPY SESSIONS WILL BE TAILORED AROUND YOUR DOG'S INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS

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At your initial visit we discuss your dog's health history and condition and also any current veterinary treatments.

We explain about Canine Hydrotherapy which will help put you and your Dog at ease. You can also have a look around Aquapaws and our facilities.

This low impact form of exercise is ideal for Dogs to improve their range of movement, keep them flexible and improve their muscle mass distribution.


What can Hydrotherapy be used for ?
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Elbow dysplasia
  • Post-op fractures
  • Neurological conditions
  • Arthritis
  • Tendon injuries
  • Ligament injuries
  • Spinal injuries
  • Weight loss
  • Fitness
  • General exercise
  • Fun swimming

Give us a call - 0114 258 3221 - 07707 195318

If you need more information about how we can help with your Dog, please get in touch. We welcome a 'phone call and are more than happy to answer your questions. You can also email us or download information forms HERE .


Our clients say it best

  • Our dog, Sadie, a chunky 35k Akita cross, first went to Aquavet after a nasty fall from a wall caused her pre-existing arthritis to take a steep dive. She was about 10 at the time and her back legs were badly affected.

    She started with weekly swims and the occasional physio session. After six months her gait had improved considerably and she settled into a swim once a month, and a physio session two weeks after a swim. This served her very well until she was diagnosed with bladder cancer. After an operation to remove the growths she continued with increased physio sessions for a period until she could resume swimming again. This continued until the cancer returned and she became too unwell for any treatment.

    In all, we came to Aquavet for about 26 months and during this period her mobility was maintained so that she could enjoy walks in the park and play in the house. I found all the staff at Aquavet to be fantastic. Lisa was sympathetic to the need to keep Sadie separate from other dogs when we arrived/left the premises (Sadie was not great with other dogs) and the care and attention she received from Lisa, Nicole and Becky was lovely.

    Sadie was so relaxed during her physio sessions with Sarah that she often fell asleep on the platform. In the end it was cancer that caused her death but I doubt her last years would have been as enjoyable for her if she had not attended for the treatments.

    I have no hesitation in recommending Aquavet to others - in fact I already have. Aftercare - in terms of a Christmas card in remembrance was a lovely touch. Best wishes to the team.

     –Cathy Murray
    Sadie

  • After losing my 9 year old old English sheepdog this week to cancer I felt appropriate that I thank the wonderful staff at Aquavet for their care and expertise.

    I decided to take Missie to Aquavet after a referral from her vets after trying to maintain the pain in her arthritis. This is a condition that missie has endured even through her young years due to unnecessary docking.

    We had a session every fortnight for 3 years. The improvement was steady but certainly noticed ! Missie was not a confident dog in water but soon got to know and like the staff and dare I say even got to like her visits !

    The staff made our trips good fun , informative and run perfectly ! I would 100% recommend the treatment and Aquavet.

    Thank you Aquavet. Will miss our sessions.

     –Rebecca Gunner


Fully qualified and experienced Canine Hydrotherapy
registered with The Institute of Registered Veterinary & Animal Physiotherapists UK