Aren't these the happiest little tip taps!?
Before coming to see us, Bessy's mum communicated how Bessy finds some things in the world quite overwhelming and scary. This helped us to ensure that her first visit with us was a low pressure as we could make it, and we are happy to report that Bessy walks confidently in the door and is an absolute legend in the treadmill...maybe the big treat at the end has something to do with it 😂
Isn't it great to see hydrotherapy being shared in the media! Thanks to a couple of our clients who let us know that Better Homes and Gardens did a segment on hydrotherapy, at K9 Swim Hydrotherapy and Wellness Centre.
Here's a part of the segment talking about the underwater treadmill. So glad to see it hitting the mainstream more and more - the more people who know about these alternate therapies the better for all our doggo friends 🐾
We loved this video demonstration of swimming styles!
We get asked regularly about swimming vs. underwater treadmill and this is a great demo of one reason why we don't recommend swimming for rehab - you can't predict how a dog will swim, and for those rehabilitating from rear limb conditions (hips and knees) the fast and sporadic kicks, as well as the excitement around the edges of water can potentially hinder recovery or cause more injury.
Swimming is still a wonderful cardio workout, and a great inclusion for fitness - for rehab however we believe there are better options 😊
Lickimat inspo time!
These are great for just smearing some peanut butter or yoghurt on, but if you want to up your game and give your dogs (and cats) a delicious tasting board here's some ideas!
Baby puree (only vegetable, fruit and oat combos)
Canned salmon (in Springwater or olive oil)
Yoghurt (natural Greek, no added sugar is best but I've just used one of the kids pouches)
Dried fish (from @ps.pet.treats )
My Doggy Crack (bovine blood powder from The Balanced Canine)
Banana!
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🌸 Darling Daisy 🌼
A second cruciate ligament injury has meant a second surgery for this sweet girl.
She's had a Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) which is one of a few surgical repair options for cruciates.
A TPLO surgery involves changing the angle and relationship of the tibia and fibia bones, by cutting and rotating the tibia which realigns the surfaces between the two. This will help stabilize the joint.
A slow and steady recovery is essential for these dogs, with plenty of confinement. Hydrotherapy offers a safe and controlled exercise to rehabilitate but also burn that pent up energy!
Willow is one of our newest IVDD warriors.
Intervertebral Disc Disease is a condition that can vary in severity, but quite often causes dogs to lose their ability to walk.
Willow was unable to walk unassisted on land or in water to begin with, but just one month into twice-weekly sessions, she is coming along in leaps and bounds.
Odin has been visiting since his sister started seeing us for conservative management of a cruciate ligament injury. After a few months he decided it was time to get into shape and he now sees u fortnightly to work out.
For a brachycephalic breed, being fit is a top priority and we commend their owner on having such wonderfully conditioned pooches!
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There's truly nothing better than seeing our clients in the treadmill so happy!
Miss Molly is recovering from her second cruciate ligament repair in two years. Having a second cruciate injury is actually super common in dogs, and more than 30% of dogs who injure one, will go on to injure the second.
For this reason, rehabilitation is super important whether it's a partial tear or a full tear with surgical repair. Strengthening the muscles supporting the second cruciate ligament is critical to reducing the risk of a second injury.
Providing our hydrotherapy services in Coffs Harbour means that local pups are now lucky enough to benefit from rehab!
June has been a bumper month for newbies starting at Pawsitive, and we can't wait to introduce them all!
Today, we're going to start with Cooper :)
Just under a year old, he's a Border Collie X Maremma who unfortunately has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia.
Currently we're managing this conservatively and like most working breeds we have come in, he is smashing it!
They're here! The much awaited second delivery of Ruff and Tumble drying coats has arrived with a tonne of stock 📦
Our prices and photos of the colours we stock are on our website here https://www.pawsitivecaninehealth.com.au/general-3
A size guide can be found on Ruff and Tumble's website, although we are happy to fit and advise.
All Pawsitive hydrotherapy clients will receive a $10 discount off the prices listed on our website.
With a labrador in clinic, no treat is wasted - not even the ones dropped in the water 😂
Gus is 3 years old, and is diagnosed with hip dysplasia, as well as arthritis and has a bony growth on his stifle. Despite all this, he has a zest for life (and treats!) that we love to see.
If there is one thing you can be sure of, it's that we will ensure your dog leaves here loving us 🥰
This is Dash, showing us just how much he appreciates his post-hydro treat!
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