Dog Swimming and Hydrotherapy
Our friendly facility offers hydrotherapy for both recreational swimming and medical treatment, using pools and water treadmills as non-weight-bearing exercise options.
Fun Swimming
Recreational dog swimming in heated hydrotherapy pools. Low-impact exercise in a stimulating, safe environment for dogs of all water comfort levels, including nervous dogs.
What to expect: supervised sessions with toys and play. Staff monitor rest periods. Nervous dogs gradually build confidence.
Medical Hydrotherapy
Rehabilitation through a heated hydrotherapy pool and canine underwater treadmill. Tailored treatment plans created in collaboration with your vet.
How it works: works collaboratively with veterinarians, physiotherapists, and pet insurance providers. Individualised care plans created for each dog.
Benefits of hydrotherapy
Short-term benefits
- Decreased pain and muscle tension
- Reduced heart rate and potential blood pressure reduction
- Decreased swelling
Long-term benefits
- Increased joint range of motion and muscle strength
- Improved cardiovascular fitness
- Reduced pain and inflammation
- Easier return to normal function
- Improved quality of life
Medical conditions treated
Medical hydrotherapy is used for these conditions.
- Arthritis
- Hip and elbow dysplasia
- Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
- Cruciate ligament rupture
- Patella luxation
- Degenerative myelopathy
- Intervertebral disc rupture
- Spondylosis and Spondylitis
Water treadmill and pool exercise
- Water treadmill access
- Pool-based exercise programmes
Session recording: we have a state of the art system that records each dog’s session on the water treadmill. It helps our qualified team review progress and advise your vet of how the patient is doing.
Healthy and sporting dogs can use it too: see dog fitness and conditioning.
Prices
Fun swims and medical hydrotherapy prices are on our hydrotherapy prices page.
Before and after your appointment
Fun swimming preparation from our hydrotherapy page.
Before you arrive
- Do not feed your dog for at least 3 hours before the appointment
- Take your dog for a bathroom break before arriving
After swimming
- Dogs are shampooed and towel dried, so bring a towel for the journey home
- Wait 2 hours after swimming before feeding
Membership
Member of The International Association of Animal Therapists (IAAT).
Hydrotherapy in pictures
Book your swim
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