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Canine Hydro offers hydrotherapy, land based physiotherapy, laser therapy and massage for animals.
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We pride ourselves on attention to detail and thorough, honest service for our patients. Our Vets, Physios, Osteos and Hydrotherapists are here to help!

12/06/2024

❤🐕Baxter 🐕❤ enjoying his weekly visit to maintain his strength and muscle mass. He has officially completed 50 sessions and still loves coming! We love seeing this beautiful boy every week ❤
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07/06/2024

We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable long weekend. We'll be back as normal on Tuesday! Shoot us through an email if you need to contact us on Monday ([email protected])

27/05/2024

We often get asked 'can you accommodate large dogs' or 'our dog is tiny, is that okay?'
We can fit them all!! Our state of the art treadmill can hold an animal up to 300kg! And our smallest patients have plenty of room to move!

We love seeing such a variety of cases every day ❤🐕

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27/05/2024

The ever so handsome Ralph ❤ Ralph has completed 70 hydrotherapy sessions with us and we just love seeing him every week. Well done Ralph, we are so proud of you!

11/05/2024

Happy Mother's day to all the fur-mums out there! Know that you are so loved everyday ❤🐕

15/04/2024

Phil and Drew had an amazing time on saturday evening at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards. We were so grateful to be selected as finalists and congratulate all the amazing businesses that won! We are so grateful to our amazing team that make our business so great!

15/04/2024

12/04/2024

The sweetest little face ❤❤

Although little Finn has has a difficult diagnosis, which will mean a permanent wheelchair, he is the happiest little kid ever and never let's his disability stop him! He is also so very loved by his owner (and all of us)

12/04/2024

These appointments usually book up 3 months in advance! Get in quick.

Jump online to book now!!

For existing customers only.

08/04/2024

Did you know we can design a custom home exercise program for your dog?
Wilfred had an incident of IVDD and has been coming for regular hydrotherapy. With a home exercise program, he can maintain and progress in between sessions!

All of the equipment we use can easily be purchased from kmart/bunnings or home alternatives can be used.

So proud of wilfreds perseverance and attitude!

07/04/2024

Strike a pose Blue... what a handsome boy ❤
Blue has had both ACLs done and is smashing his rehab, but only if there are treats on hand 😂

31/03/2024

❤❤bella rocking her mums scrunchy

27/03/2024

We wish you all a safe and happy Easter. Remember, chocolate isnt good for dogs... we can eat their share!

24/03/2024

Welcoming our newest team member ❤ Pam and Phil welcomed a little baby boy into the world on Tuesday 19th. Jonty George Longman ❤

24/03/2024

Max ❤ what a goofball!
Max's posture, strength and endurance has improved so quickly, and now he just LOVES coming for his sessions (and amazing home made treats from mum)

17/03/2024

Mr. Charlie, what a sweetheart with his toy ❤

Charlie has had a rough time of recent, but he is back on track and powering through his rehab

06/03/2024

We are really excited to have been chosen as a finalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2024. We have an amazing team and have achieved so much in 18 months. We are proud to provide evidence based therapy to our patients, improving their quality of life, one paw at a time!

03/03/2024

Introducing Dr. Gretchen Szabat! We are so very pleased to welcome Gretchen to our team and cant wait for you to meet her too!

Gretchen has been working in the field of Canine Rehabilitation for the last 6 years. She is a Veterinarian and Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP), alongside holding her canine hydrotherapy certificate and is also a ACRA member.
Gretchen also holds her Masters in Conservation Medicine and enjoys wildlife monitoring in her spare time. Outside of work Gretchen spends time with family, volunteers to aid asylum seekers and enjoys staying active!
She has 2 cats, 1 dog and a bossy Indian Ringneck

29/02/2024

When you've finished your session but refuse to get out 😂😂😂

Basko is such a beautiful boy and he just loves coming in for his hydro...especially when it's hot!

23/02/2024

Officially on Maternity leave!
Thank you to all our amazing clients for the support and understanding of rescheduling appts recently! I will be sure to keep you updated on babys arrival and my return to work!
The rest of the team is here to help ❤

09/02/2024

An amazing explanation of patella luxation and the surgery to fix it!

Medial Patellar Luxation in a dog and treatment via surgery.I'm a veterinary surgeon who fixes orthopedic problems in dogs and cats. In my spare time I desi...

02/02/2024

TOE GRIPS-check our Mr. Basil modeling after his fitting.

did you know we stock a variety of mobility aids including toe grips. Geriatric dogs or dogs with mobility issues can have a lot of problems with slippery floors. We personally find that most dogs hate wearing booties or socks, and sometimes covering all the slippery floors at home is impossible.
Toe grips work by increasing the gripping surface of the nail to allow for more traction.
These are aimed at older dogs or dogs with mobility issues, rather than young active dogs.
We find the grips last for 2-3 months and do not need to be removed daily like boots, once on, they stay on!

Not only do we stock these, we can measure and apply them to your dogs nails.

Give us a call to book an appt for toe grip fitting!

28/12/2023

We hope you all had a wonderful festive season

The whole team here at Canine Hydro would like to thank you for your support and friendship in 2023.

A few important updates for 2024
-Pam will be going on maternity leave mid-Feb. During this time, all services will still be available with the rest of the team. Please see below as to which day these services are available. All Veterinary related questions or concerns will need to be addressed with your primary/referring Veterinarian

Monday: Bettina and Luisa offering laser, hydro, massage, acupuncture, home exercise program

Tuesday: Bettina offering laser, hydro and home exercise program

Wednesday: Bettina and Tanya offering laser, hydro and home exercise program

Thursday: Drew and Luisa offering laser, hydro, massage, acupuncture, home exercise program.

Friday: Bettina and Tanya offering laser, hydro and home exercise program

Every second Saturday Luisa (extended hours): Luisa offering laser, hydro, massage, acupuncture

-We will no longer be providing scripts or injectable medications. We are more than happy to send the history to your regular vet to update them on Cartrophen/Beransa injections given by us.

-We will be reducing our Sat appts to every second week with Dr. Luisa from Mid-Feb. These days will have longer opening hours (9-2).

-From January, we will be increasing the price of our laser treatments to $50 in conjunction with hydrotherapy and $75 when booked as a primary treatment for multiple issues. All previously purchased sessions will be honoured. Please note, we have also introduced a 24hour cancellation policy for all treatments.

~*~*~New services offered in 2024~*~*~

~We are really excited to be offering acupuncture in 2024. An initial acupuncture appt is required initially which is 1 hour long. Please discuss this with us further if you would like more information

~WIMBA braces (orthoses/prostheses) www.wimbavet.com.au

~Our home exercise program includes land based physio exercises. These sessions are $85 and include demonstrations + unlimited access to the program

We look forward to welcoming you all back from the 4th of January! Take care and enjoy some down time ❤

21/12/2023

Poodle party in their festive gear all ready for Christmas

20/12/2023

And the raffle winner..............

With a surprise runner up in the comments

I'll send you both a message to claim your prize!!

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket. All the money raised is going to a great cause (pets of the homeless). In total we raised $200!

02/12/2023

We will be closed over christmas and the new year!
From all the team here at Canine Hydro, we wish you a safe and happy festive season!
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01/12/2023

Photo to celebrate December 1st 🎄🎄

Address

1a 36-38 Taylors Road
Melbourne, VIC
3136

Telephone

+491388700

Website

https://caninehydro.com.au/, https://shop.caninehydro.com.au/

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Did you know we can design a custom home exercise program for your dog? Wilfred had an incident of IVDD and has been coming for regular hydrotherapy. With a home exercise program, he can maintain and progress in between sessions! All of the equipment we use can easily be purchased from kmart/bunnings or home alternatives can be used. So proud of wilfreds perseverance and attitude! #rehab #landbasedphysio #caninehydrotherapy #caninephysiotherapy #veterinarymedicine

Welcome to SATURDAY! Thanks for joining us this week, now it's time for us to put our feet up and relax #caninehydrotherapy #hydrotherapy #ivdd #tplo #arthritis #rehab #dogsofinstagram

Welcome to FRIDAY, one more day to go! #caninehydrotherapy #hydrotherapy #ivdd #tplo #arthritis #rehab #dogsofinstagram

Welcome to THURSDAY #caninehydrotherapy #hydrotherapy #ivdd #tplo #arthritis #rehab #dogsofinstagram

And the raffle winner.............. With a surprise runner up in the comments I'll send you both a message to claim your prize!! Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket. All the money raised is going to a great cause (pets of the homeless). In total we raised $200!

Welcome to WEDNESDAY #caninehydrotherapy #hydrotherapy #ivdd #tplo #arthritis #rehab #dogsofinstagram

Welcome to TUESDAY #caninehydrotherapy #hydrotherapy #ivdd #tplo #arthritis #rehab #dogsofinstagram

This week we will providing you with 'a week in the life of Canine Hydro' WELCOME TO MONDAY #caninehydrotherapy #hydrotherapy #rehab #veterinarysportsmedicine #tplo #patellaluxation #ivdd #bestjobever

🐕Success story🐕 Karla is a dog that has touched us all, she is a fighter! Karlas story began with us when she was diagnosed with IVDD (intervertebral disc disease) in February 23. Its very uncommon to see this is larger breeds, much more common in dachshunds. Karla was fine one minute, and paralyzed in the back legs the next. She had surgery at Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency - CARE and given the all clear to start rehab in May 23. She couldn't stand or walk on her own, she was weak and needed around the clock care. Her amazing parents spent each day and night rotating her to different sides, toileting her and lifting her. Never underestimate the care required for a large dog with high needs!! Her parents are amazing! We started hydro with her, full assistance with multiple people. She needed help standing and one of our therapists was required to 'walk' her legs for her-an extremely physical task. Each time we saw her, she improved. But Karla suddenly became very sick in Sept 23. Her gut had ruptured and she was in a life threatening situation. Again, her parents got her through surgery and the long recovery. She is back doing laser and rehab now...and she is kicking goals!!!! She now walks unassisted in the tank, she can toilet by herself and she is happy! She is a real fighter and her parents are her number 1 support crew. We are so so proud of her ❤❤

Let's talk about conservative management of cruciate disease 🐕 Cruciate disease also known as ACL damage is most commonly (90%-95%) degenerative rather than traumatic. The cranial cruciate ligament degrades over time and often ruptures completely. During the degrading process, arthritis develops due to ongoing inflammation. Once ruptured, this process speeds up, leading to a lot of pain, inflammation, arthritis and muscle wastage. As the muscles atrophy, the dog puts more and more pressure on the joint, and the vicious cycle begins. When it comes to management of cruciate disease (both pre and post rupture), surgical intervention gives the best prognosis long term. There are several procedures available but a TPLO (Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy) is the most successful for any size dog. What happens when surgery isnt an option? Conservative management of this progressive disease is both challenging and difficult. Conservative management may be chosen due to the age of the dog, anaesthetic risk, or financial reasons to name a few. However, surgical intervention should always be considered first. Conservative therapy involves pain relief (this is imperative), nutraceuticals (such a 4cyte and omega 3s), home modifications (non-slip flooring, ramps, raised bowls etc), and therapy such a laser, hydrotherapy and land based physio to rebuild muscles and maintain strength. Will conservative management allow normal fuction in the future? The simple answer is no. Whilst we can manage their pain, and significantly improve their mobility, it is unlikely they will ever return to 100% function. Can we begin conservative management and then do surgical intervention? YES! The literature shows the sooner surgical intervention is performed, the better the outcome and prognosis. However, all the conservative management strategies will be useful to assist with recovery of surgery and assist to protect the other leg. Cruciate disease is one of the most common condition

So proud of Percy. Only 3 weeks post IVDD surgery at Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital , he is doing so well. Percy is receiving laser and hydrotherapy with us (and lots of peanut butter) Really excited to see his improvements and increase his strength #ivdd #dachshund #percy #melbourneanimalspecialisthospital #hydrotherapy #rehab #healing

Officially 1 year since our doors opened today!!! We are so proud of how many animals we have helped and so proud of the amazing team we have built. We have such a great job working with these amazing patients every day! Thank you all so much for your support and commitment to pet health and preventative care! Cant wait to see what the next year brings 🐾🥰🥳 #1stbirthday #anniversary #caninehydrotherapy #hydrotherapy #preventativecare #postsurgicalrehab #rehab #ateam #whatayear

✨HELP EM UP HARNESS✨ Recommended by Vets and Canine Physiotherapists to help you move your dog safely, securely and comfortably when they have impaired mobility! Did you know? Canine Hydro stock the must have “Help Em Up” Harness for SALE or RENT…! #caninehydro #helpemupharness #mobilityaids #caninerehabilitation #backsupport

🚨LASER THERAPY🚨 K-Laser Class IV laser is a non invasive, pain free therapy. Light energy stimulates the body’s natural healing process in a short amount of time and helps reduce pain and inflammation. Laser therapy is a great addition to other therapies such as Hydrotherapy! #caninelasertherapy #caninehydro #caninerehabilitation

Bubbles for days with these cute dachshund feet!!

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💪🏼 Fit Fur Fam 💪🏼 "Those who train together, stay together...” Toy poodle Mother & Son team, Stevie & Deav kicking goals at their weekly Hydro sessions for strengthening and conditioning! Look at those legs work...