Ashbourne Canine Hydrotherapy Centre

14/06/2024

For those clients asking about Lucy’s flower workshops Snake Pass Flowers

Fancy being set free in our cutting patch with a set of snippers? Then here’s your chance.

Elizabeth here showing off her flowery creation on one of our previous workshops!! Message us to reserve your spot 💐

27/05/2024

07/05/2024

**DOG STROLLER RENTAL**

Innopet Hercules pet stroller available for weekly rental.

*50KG capacity
*Folds flat with removable wheels
*Rain cover
*All terrain wheels

£450 refundable deposit
£40 per week rental fee.

14/03/2024

12/03/2024

Pretty Lady Margo!

Margo is a very nice 3.5yr old Retired Greyhound, she came to us for rehoming after she stopped racing.

Margo is quiet by nature, and is a pleasure to have around the kennels. She’s good on her walks, and enjoys getting out and about. She could live with sensible children. She is friendly and affectionate.

She walks out with the other Greyhounds in our care, without any issues and doesn’t seem too phased by the other breeds of dog on site either. She’s not cat friendly.

Margo has always lived in kennels, and won’t be familiar with all of the household sounds - we’re confident that with a bit of time, she will adapt well to a new home. She may not be 100% housetrained.

06/03/2024

Good luck to Barking 4 Balls who we sponsor off to crufts tomorrow for flyball 🤞🤞

09/02/2024

Super work by the flyball team this week, countdown to crufts is on!!

26/11/2023

November 2023…..our 19th birthday 🎂

We can’t believe it’s been 19 years since we opened our doors to our centre with a swimming pool and hot tub treating just 1-2 dogs a week. Fast forward 19 years…..

Thousands of dogs have passed through our doors over the years, some rabbits and cats too!

Chuck in a few weddings, new babies, new treadmills, closing of the pool and earlier this year a Class 4 laser machine.

We’ve gone from strength to strength and the team stays the same 💕

Old friends and new friends, we’ve loved treating all of your doggies over the years…here’s to the next 19 🥂

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13/10/2023

🐾 So.. you have been told that your dog needs a hemilaminectomy, but what does this mean? 🤔

Also known as decompression surgery, a hemilaminectomy is a type of surgery commonly used to manage injuries and spinal conditions such as intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), which can cause spinal compression in dogs and cats.

Pressure on the spinal cord or nerves results in:
Muscle pain
Muscle weakness - Wobbly limbs
Urination issues
Paralysis

The hemilaminectomy reduces this pressure by removing part of one side of a vertebra, which allows removal of the extruded disc material from the canal.
An incision is made above the vertebral foramen to access the vertebra, creating a window through which the disc material can be removed. To do this, a hole is drilled under the disc, from where the problematic bone is removed.

A hemilaminectomy can take between one and three hours, depending on the complexity of the procedure, and it can be carried out in combination with another form of disc surgery known as fenestration surgery.

Once your pet is recovered from the anaesthetic, they will usually remain in our hospital for around 3 days. This is to ensure our nursing team can monitor their urination output. Some dogs may need a urinary catheter placed depending on their mobility, whilst others may need a helping hand to express their bladder. Our nursing team will also start gentle physiotherapy, administer pain relief, monitor vitals such as temperature, heart rates and respiratory rates and monitor fluid therapy alongside a tailored feeding plan and give enrichment such as toys, lickimats and cuddles to prevent boredom within the hospital period.

Most dogs take around six to eight weeks to recover and be able to walk again, but the time can vary. Some get better quickly, while others, particularly if they’re suffering with chronic disc disease, can take longer to recover. And sadly, for some, there’s no improvement.

Post-op, it’s really important that the spinal cord has a chance to recover slowly. That means no:
Running
Jumping
Climbing stairs
Playing with other animals
Leaping on or off furniture

Our wonderful neurology team have a wealth of experience and knowledge to help your pet get back to a happy & fulfilled life! ❤️

25/09/2023

🐶Oliver strutting his stuff 🐶

Post op recovery following Cruciate Surgery.

17/09/2023

Izzy enjoying her laser last week 🐶 to manage her arthritis.

Followed by a quick treatment in the underwater treadmill!

Companion Animal Health

02/09/2023

Lucy’s pop up flower shop is BACK!!

There are some super cute £8 bouquets available, dahlia bunches and a bunch of sunflowers all grown by Lucy in her cutting garden 💕

Shout up if you’d like a treat 🥰

22/08/2023

Lucy’s pop up flower shop is open for business 😉

Some gorgeous bouquets are available!

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29/07/2023

Don’t forget to come and say Hi 👋🏼 to us at Leek show today.

🌧️ stay away!

Starting to come together!

24/07/2023

We are pleased to announce that Ashbourne Canine Hydrotherapy Centre are sponsoring this years dog show and details can be found here https://leekshow.org.uk/dog-show/

23/07/2023

You can find us on Saturday at Leek Show, come and find us and say hello 👋

Hear all about hydrotherapy how it might help your dog and you can hear all about our laser machine and what it entails!!

You might even spot our mascot wandering around the show 🐶🐾🐶

You can also find Lucy in the craft tent with her British grown blooms Snake Pass Flowers

See you Saturday

11/07/2023

💥💥Saturday 29th July💥💥

Come and join us at Leek & District show.

Show entry details within the comments ….

05/07/2023

🎉Stance Analyzer 🎉

💥Quickly evaluate the way a patient is standing and shifting weight to identify if there is a lameness issue.

💥Comparison readings available at the start and end of treatment plans alongside laser &/or Hydrotherapy.

💥A objective measure of the patients weight bearing.

15/06/2023

Watch this space…….we have another new piece of equipment to share with you all 🐶🙈

14/06/2023

Izzy showing off in the treadmill, after a small break from Hydro to start a course of laser due to a acute arthritic flare…..

💥The results speak for themselves💥

14/06/2023

Izzy rocking the Doggles!

Having finished her initial loading dose of Laser therapy we are now back completing Hydrotherapy! Amazing results combining veterinary treatment, Laser and Hydrotherapy!

08/06/2023

🗓️Appointment Availability 🗓️
Please note that currently I am unable to take on new private home visit patients.

If you are a registered patient at any of the practices that I run a clinic from, please contact them directly for availability.

I apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your understanding.

Emma
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03/06/2023

Tia enjoying her Hydrotherapy treatment for arthritis.

She appeared upstairs a few weeks back, she hasn’t done this for 2 years 😳.

Go Tia 🥰