Hydrotherapy
Dogs love swimming, plain and simple. Given half the chance, most will jump headfirst into any stretch of water — the muckier the better.

Aside from the fun factor, there are many reasons to treat your dog to a swim. The benefits of hydrotherapy are plentiful, including:

  • Improved circulation and cardiovascular fitness
  • Increased range of motion in joints
  • Stronger muscles
  • Better flexibility
  • Relief from pain, swelling and stiffness

For years, doctors have prescribed hydrotherapy to humans for years. And it’s helped racehorses recover from sports injuries. Dogs are the latest group of patients to benefit with encouraging results.

Vets have long known that swimming is good exercise for animals with joint problems. A dog’s natural buoyancy supports the weight of the body, allowing strenuous, muscle-building exercise without over-stressing.

If you think hydrotherapy is something that would benefit your pet, give us a call. All dogs swim with a life jacket under the supervision of a trained hydrotherapist. Most dogs large and small leave with a big, wet smile. But it’s not surprising considering that a five-minute swim is equivalent to a five-mile run.

A mobile dog is a healthy dog unlike a couch potato that becomes riddled with health problems as he ages. Swimming in a pool or exercising in an underwater treadmill adds precious year the lives of your beloved pets.