19/08/2024
Lovely crystal clear water 💦 ready for another busy week in clinic💦
We take our water safety serious, and the results speak for themselves 😊
We are a team of experienced and fully qualified Veterinary Physiotherapists and Hydrotherapists. We are a canine and feline physical rehabilitation clinic.
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We work closely with first opinion Veterinary practices across the Fylde, and larger specialist referral centres that cover the North West We run clinics from 2 sites located in Blackpool and Poulton-Le-Fylde. Our facilities include a hydrotherapy pool and a state of the art water treadmill. We are a small team of qualified and experienced hydrotherapists, and your pet is always our priority.
Lovely crystal clear water 💦 ready for another busy week in clinic💦
We take our water safety serious, and the results speak for themselves 😊
Please note we are out of the office now until Monday 😎 all calls, messages and emails will be responded to on Monday. Have a lovely weekend ☀️☔️🐾
A lot of you will know about Mummy cats accident (I am using that word lightly 🤨). Well this week we were finally able to start her hydrotherapy journey. She was pretty pleased with her fish paste, which you can see all around her chops 😂
For those that don’t know, she ended up with a bad fracture on her hind limb. She had to undergo surgery and a period of time in a crate and then strict room rest.
She has been receiving regular laser therapy ⚡️ and PEMF therapy 🧲 throughout her recovery. We are finally here, ready for the tank now 😊🐾🐈💦 starting her journey and getting her ready for the outdoors again 💪
Hydrotherapy and Arthritis 🐾
Hydrotherapy helps reduce pain and inflammation while improving joint mobility in dogs with arthritis. The warm water and low-impact exercise alleviate discomfort associated with this condition 🐩💦🐾
This lovely boy🩵has recently started hydrotherapy 💦 and lasertherapy ⚡️ with us after he had surgery to correct a luxating patella. However following his surgery he would not use or weight bear on the limb. After a full assessment and a pain review we devised a treatment plan.
After only 1 session improvements were seen both at home and in clinic. We are now several treatment sessions in and we have gone from using the limb 5% of the time, to now using it around 85% of the time 😊🐾
Canine hydrotherapy is used to treat a variety of conditions, particularly those affecting the musculoskeletal and neurological systems. The buoyancy, resistance, and controlled environment of warm water provide therapeutic benefits without putting stress on the joints. visit www.willowshydro.co.uk or call 07923409192 for more information 🐾
Over the past couple of years, some of you may have heard of the Cambridge Vet School non-surgical IVDD study. The results have just been published. It’s a great write-up and quite groundbreaking!
Dogs unable to walk due to disc extrusion (IVDD) were cared for WITHOUT surgery. They had an MRI scan at the start of the study and another MRI scan after 12 weeks. These scans helped to make the diagnosis, and they also showed how compressed (squashed) the spinal cord was in each case.
The big questions were:
❓How many of these dogs would start walking again without having had surgery?
❓How compressed was each dog’s spinal cord at the start of the study?
❓Were they still just as compressed at the end of the study, 12 weeks later?
Results were interesting and included the following:
✅Out of the dogs that had deep pain sensation, NEARLY ALL of them (49 of 51 dogs, 96%) started walking again within 12 weeks. Most of them walked much sooner than this.
✅Out of those with NO deep pain sensation, nearly half of them (10 of 21 dogs, 48%) started walking again within 12 weeks. That’s WITHOUT surgery.
✅Spinal cord compression reduced in some dogs over the 12 week study period. That’s despite not having had surgery to remove the disc material that caused this compression.
✅Many dogs started walking again despite the fact that their spinal cord was still compressed, ie ‘Recovery was not dependent on the resolution of compression’
💛The authors concluded that if spinal surgery isn’t possible as it’s not available in the area or is too expensive, non-surgical management is a valid alternative.
There’s plenty of detail in the write-up, and it’s free for all to read or download via this link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/jvim.17149
Many thanks to Jep for this photo
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Please can I ask all clients to ensure they have there regular appointments booked in for the rest of July and for August (if you know which dates you can attend of course). With School holidays and a couple of staff holidays thrown in the mix we will have a limited diary.
If you are looking at starting hydrotherapy in August, please get this booked in asap. In the next week or so all new starters will need to wait until September for their assessments.
Thank you in advance 😎
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We would like to say a huge thank you to everybody who has supported our independent out of hours emergency veterinary practice over the past 6 months since opening. We have seen so many beautiful animals come through our doors and hopefully many more. We are asking for this post to be shared as much as possible after speaking to a lady this morning who didn’t know we was here and unfortunately lost her cat last week due to not being able to get her to the out of hours provided fast enough. We set this service up to prevent animals suffering and owners having to make long journeys with there sick pets. please share this post and make people aware we are here. 🏥🚨
Our lovely therapist Abi has completed the Race for life, any sponsors would be greatly appreciated 🫶🏼 or a simple share would be fantastic ☺️
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/abigails-race-for-life-16090368
Did you know we are a cat friendly clinic? 🐈
Has your dog or cat experienced a spinal injury or had surgery? Treatment with us could be the key to their speedy recovery and improved quality of life! 🐱 🐶 💪
💦Hydrotherapy offers many benefits:
🐾Proprioception boost: In water, dogs and cats develop a better awareness of their bodies, this helps enhance nerve stimulation and helps to improve balance and coordination.
🐾Building muscle strength: Water resistance helps dogs and cats regain muscle mass lost during recovery.
🐾Improved circulation: Enhanced blood flow promotes healing and reduces inflammation.
🐾Support pain relief: Buoyancy in the water reduces stress on joints, easing discomfort.
🐾Enhanced flexibility: Range of motion exercises in water aid in restoring mobility.
Your companions deserve the best care, and hydrotherapy offers a holistic approach to their well-being. 🙌
Hydrotherapy isn't just a refreshing dip in the water 💦it's a therapeutic therapy that can work wonders for dogs of all ages and sizes. 🏊♂️ Here's why it's so amazing:
🐾Joint Health: Hydrotherapy is low-impact, making it perfect for dogs with arthritis or joint issues. The buoyancy of water reduces stress on their joints while allowing them to move comfortably.
💦Muscle Strength: Swimming or moving through water is an excellent way to build and maintain muscle strength. It engages muscles throughout the body, helping your pup stay fit and agile. 🏋️♀️
🐾Weight Management: For dogs struggling with weight, hydrotherapy provides a fun way to shed pounds and maintain a healthy physique. 🐕💪
💦Rehabilitation: Post-surgery or injury, hydrotherapy aids in a speedy recovery. The water's resistance helps regain mobility and strength.
🐾Mental Wellbeing: Beyond the physical benefits, dogs simply love the water! Hydrotherapy is an enriching experience that boosts their mood and mental health. 🐾🧠
Remember, always consult with a qualified and registered hydrotherapist to ensure a safe and tailored experience for your companion. 🩺
We are more than happy to work with dogs that have behavioural issues, we can adapt and in most cases overcome the majority of ’quirks’. We always work within the boundaries of our patients emotional capabilities 🐾 their comfort is always a number 1 priority 🩵
Don’t forget throughout June we are offering your first laser therapy session totally free 🙃⚡️ You still have chance to get booked in for this. Appointments are limited so please be quick to avoid disappointment 😀🐈🐩
This offer is available for both existing customers and new customers 🐾⚡️
Don’t forget we are here for all your lasering needs ☺️⚡️
✔️Arthritis
✔️Joint pain
✔️Musculoskeletal injuries
✔️Wounds
✔️Post surgical healing
✔️Inflammation
✔️Nerve regeneration
Prices start from as little as £10.00
News for XL Bully owners 👇
Comprehensive pet insurance by Napo. Full dental cover included. Free unlimited video vet and behaviourist consultations. 15% multi-pet discount.
Did you know you can self refer for hydrotherapy and laser therapy? Simply get in touch with us and we can arrange the necessary paperwork from your vet😎
Not all vets will not suggest/recommend or other complementary therapies. Most owners research and start the process themselves 🐶🐾⚡️💦
Some of the fantastic reasons to use laser therapy as part of your rehabilitation treatment ⚡️ 🐾
Prices start from ad little as £10.00 💪
Get in touch today for further information or to get booked in 😎⚡️🐾
Is your senior dog or cat feeling the effects of aging? Discover the transformative power of hydrotherapy 💦As our furry friends grow older, they can experience mobility issues, arthritis, or joint pain. Hydrotherapy offers a gentle yet effective solution to help alleviate discomfort and improve their quality of life🐾
Please plan your route if you have an appointment today and allow extra time 🚗
Two fires on Warbreck Hill Road were reported over the weekend, along with another two elsewhere in Blackpool
Studies show that laser therapy ⚡️is very successful in the treatment and management of urinary tract and renal disease in cats & dogs 🐾
✔️Idiopathic cystitis (FIC)
✔️Kidney disease
✔️UTI
7000 cats a year are PTS due to inappropriate toileting/litter tray habits. This is commonly caused by urinary tract and renal diseases. And for anyone with experience in dealing with some of these diseases, will know they are very difficult to manage In our feline patients. Often being associated with behavioural problems.
Laser therapy⚡is now commonly used to help manage some of these conditions💪
For more information on how we could help, or to get a course of treatment booked in please get touch via DM or call 07923409192
🐾 Attention all pet owners! 🐾
When it comes to your pets health and well-being, quality matters. That's why at Willow’s, we're proud to offer canine hydrotherapy delivered by experienced, qualified therapists.
We provide a selection of therapies tailored to your pets needs, with the knowledge and expertise to ensure they receive the best treatment possible. Trust in us for your companion's holistic health care. 🐶💙 We have been treating pets in the Fylde Coast and surrounding areas for 10 years 🤩
✅State of the art under water treadmill
✅Therapeutic utrasound
✅PEMF therapy
✅Class IV laser therapy
How handsome is Moose 😍 he’s a sensitive little soul and always such a pleasure to have in clinic 🩵 He has been coming for Hydrotherapy 💦 following surgery to repair a fracture 🐾 He is doing so well and back out living his best life 😀
There is no one better to start a Monday morning with, Luna 🩷 she may be small, but she is mighty 😂 This girl has serious attitude, but she is the sweetest little girl aswel 🥰 She has been coming to us for therapy after having surgery for a luxating patella. She has totally smashed her recovery and now visits us for a maintenance plan 🐾💦
⚡️Throughout June we are giving you your first lasertherapy session for free⚡️
This includes both new customers and current customers. So if you have been wondering what it involves, how your dog/cat will take to it, how it might help… now is your time to try, totally free‼️
To take advantage of this offer please get in touch as soon as possible. Vet authorisation is required, and this can be arranged by us on your behalf 😎🐈🐩⚡️
Get in touch for more information about our mobile laser clinics ⚡️
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Tuesday | 11am - 8:30pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
Friday | 8:30am - 8:30pm |
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Happy Monday morning 😊 We have a busy week ahead of hydrotherapy and laser sessions ⚡️💦🐾 Let’s hope the week is as Zen as this video 😍🐈💦 #willows_hydro #catsoffacebook #catsagram #lancashirebusiness #QualityCare #HealingPaws #ilovemyjob #bengalcat #catsandwater #catlovers
That’s a wrap! We are officially closed for Christmas🥂 I hope you all have a lovely time regardless of what you are doing. Thank you to everyone that has supported Willows over the last 12 months, that includes those of you who like and share the Facebook posts, and to those of you who entrust us with your pets ⭐️ I am forever grateful 🩵 Merry Christmas 🎅 We are back open next week on Thursday the 28th December ✔️ Yours sincerely Carly
Cat Hydrotherapy 💦🐱got us all feeling 🧘♀️ #willows_hydro #cathydrotherapy #catsandwater #HealingPaws #ilovemyjob
Hydrotherapy for cats 😮💦🐈 Yes it’s true, we treat cats too…and they generally tolerate it much better than you would think 😏 Louis has been coming for visits to the underwater treadmill to help ease his stiffness which he suffers with since having surgery to correct a Luxating Patella. Louis is an absolute diamond 💎 to treat. Yes it’s definitely not his favourite activity to be taking part in 😂 but he gets on with it, he just likes to tell us all how unimpressed he is walking along🙃🐈💦 #willows_hydro #cathydrotherapy #catsoflancashire #catrehab #catsurgery #painrelief #hydrotherapy #bengalcat #bengalcataddiction #catlovers #catsandwater
Alfie started hydrotherapy following a Cruciate ligament injury, due to his age he wasn’t an ideal candidate for surgery. His lovely owners decided to try conservative management after noticing he was still struggling a few months after the original injury. Alfie’s treatment has included Ultrasound and PEMF therapy, alongside a home programme which his owners have been really dedicated with, and the hard work has paid off 😊 You can see from the video how much more comfortable he is using his injured leg, this is now taking the extra strain and pressure of other joints which we’re having to load extra weight causing secondary issues. He has built muscle mass and strength and his pain is more controlled. This has been achieved in 12 sessions, not doing to bad for an old dog hey 😉😂 #willows_hydro #watertreadmill #hydrotherapyfordogs #caninehydrotherapy #underwatertreadmill #olderdogs #cruciateligamentinjuriesdogs #yourdogmoreyears
Misty is an older lady 🖤 and really does struggle with her mobility on land. On her first session she was very nervous. This is her during her 3rd Hydrotherapy session. You can literally feel her melt and relax into it. Misty will get a lot of relief from being in the warm water, and the ability to move pain free must be very nice and a very welcome break! Older dogs benefit hugely from Hydrotherapy. Your Hydrotherapist will always be in the water with them to assist in correct movement and to give support and reassurance 🐾💦 #hydrotherapyfordogs #hydrotherapypool #hydrotherapy #olderdogs #caninephysio #caninehydrotherapy #dogsofinstagram #blackpool #dogsarefamily #willows_hydro #dogsofinstaworld #arthritisrelief #yourdogmoreyears #dogsoflancashire #vetphysio #caninephysio #dogs
I do have a bit of a soft spot, for Spot 💙 He just loves to be loved 🥰 He suffered from an FCE and has made a remarkable recovery 🌟 His mum wasn’t so sure how he would be in the pool as he has never swam before….by the 3rd session he was off chasing his ball loving it 😃 Here he is enjoying his Pulse magnetic field therapy. He is using both the large mat and the spinal jacket to help target specific areas 👌 #willows_hydro #caninehydrotherapy #caninephysio #dogsofinstagram #blackpool #caninerehab #dogsofinstagram #dogswimmingpool #colliesofinstagram #collielovers
Ralph loves his hydrotherapy sessions 💦 He has been a regular for a while now and is on more of a maintenance programme to keep him topped up! Now the colder months are on the way we will increase how often he comes for sessions to make sure he doesn’t decline during winter ❄️ Arthritic dogs (and cats) struggle more in winter. The cold and damp affect the joints. It’s really important you keep your dogs as warm as possible. Invest in a good dog coat for those winter walks and keep them out of cold water 🐾 If you think Hydrotherapy could help your dog or cat please get in touch 😀
Stan working very hard for his sprats 😊 This is a snippet of him being assessed in the 💦 All of our patients are continually assessed during each session. This enables us to determine how effective treatment is, and means we can adjust the plan as needed 🐕 We are also working on Stan’s posture in the video. To do this we engage his proprioception system and make small adjustments to his limb placement. Followed by low impact motor sequence exercises to engage muscles and increase limb loading to achieve a balanced stand 🐾 This will help Stan move more balanced on land as we are tapping into the muscles memory 🐾🐕💫
Spud has Returned 😊 He has very recently undergone Cruciate surgery. This video is part of his first session back. The low impact exercises and techniques we do work with the proprioceptive system and Rhythmic motor patterns. This will get the surgical limb engaging more efficiently and planting more to the ground with the correct weight loaded through it. There are many elements to a Hydrotherapy rehabilitation programme, and each one is tailored to the individual dogs needs 🐾
We want to promote good health and well being because we genuinely care about your best friend and their quality of life. We will improve movement and function using water and land based therapies. We pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding service personally tailored to you and your dog to deliver the best results possible.
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