• Hydrotherapy can be used for the treatment of

  • arthritis

  • orthopedic conditions

  • muscle & ligament injuries

• Vets may recommend hydrotherapy to strengthen certain muscle groups before surgery and post-operatively to return injured limbs and ligaments to their former range of movement

• Hydrotherapy can help with a weight loss program 

• Hydrotherapy can aid general fitness in competition dogs (flyball etc.) 

• Hydrotherapy can provide strain-free exercise for overweight dogs

The benefit of a Hot Spa is the all-encompassing effect of the warm water.  This effectively acts like a sportsman's warm-up session and prepares the dog for more concentrated exercise in the Hrydopool.  The dog can the be returned to the Spa for post-exercise cooling off.

The principal benefit of a Hydrotherapy course is to use the warmth of the water and the swimming action to build up muscle mass, exercise injured or inactive limbs and to facilitate a return to full limb extension where possible.  The buoyancy effect of the water carries the weight of the dog so that the limb/joint/ligament needing treatment can move without the burden of the dog's weight.  This relieves 'strain and pain' whilst permitting movement and exercise of the affected area.

A medical hoist is available to gently lift and lower less-able dogs into the Hydropool.