Assessments

Assessments are essential for all of our new pooches planning to undergo a treatment/recovery programme. These typically include:  

  • A physical assessment of your dog: gait analysis, lameness & light-touch palpation. We then agree short and long term goals together.

  • Discussion regarding lifestyle, health and fitness - so we can assess any small wins you can make at home to support your dogs recovery/weight-loss journey.

  • An introductory swim which involves easing your dog into the water to allow them to adjust and feel comfortable.

  • You (the owner) staying in the pool room during sessions to provide encouragement & motivation to your pooch.

  • Typically totals max 1hr for the full assessment, but the time spent in the pool (up to 15 mins) will be dependant on your dog's physical fitness and wellbeing.

  • After 10 sessions we then do another assessment to check how we’re doing against our short and long terms goals.

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Hydrotherapy Treatment

Just like us humans, following injury and during recovery, our dogs exercise level and ability decreases which causes their muscles to lose strength and tone due to the amount of inactivity. Once the rest period is over it is vital to rebuild muscle very carefully to ensure a complete recovery and avoid jeopardising their previous veterinary treatment. We have the knowledge and training to provide a bespoke recovery programme.

We have a heated pool to provide a relaxing and therapeutic environment. Warm water acts to relax muscles by increasing skin temperature which reduces pain and muscle spasm. Hydrostatic pressure property of water also works to alleviate swelling by encouraging bodily fluid movement away from the affected area.

Our pool provides:

  • Ample space for large breeds to have an effective swim.

  • Heated to 29 – 30c

  • Excellent water sanitation and quality

  • The facility has a ground-level walk-in ramp that has been specifically designed to allow for easy exit and entry.

  • Complementary drying facilities & wet room

Our sessions can take up to 45mins which includes:

  • Update with owner and check up

  • Hydrotherapy session in pool (varies from 15-30 mins depending on dog and condition)

  • Complementary dry down and shampoo if requested

  • Write up of detailed session & veterinary notes