The Dog Spa - Hydrotherapy

06/11/2021

Clinics coming soon to The Dog Spa!

🐕Is your dog getting older and slower? ⭐️ Physiotherapy could help! ⭐️

🐩 Has your dog had surgery recently and you want to help him recover? ⭐️ Physiotherapy could help! ⭐️

🐶 Is your dog a working dog that needs to be on tiptop condition? ⭐️ Physiotherapy could help! ⭐️

Contact The Dog Spa or Buff - Veterinary Physiotherapy for information

08/10/2020

Conformational assessments of dogs can help us identify areas of weakness and areas that are more prone to injury.

Here, you can see Erik has almost ‘perfect’ angles of his shoulder joint and shoulder blade 👍

07/08/2020

07/08/2020

Not sure who is enjoying this more in the heat 🥵 🏊‍♀️ 🐶

24/06/2020

It’s not always dogs that benefit from hydrotherapy! Cats can also benefit from having a swim or a session on the hydrotherapy 🐈

13/05/2020

Just to say THANK YOU to all of our clients and their owners for being so patient during these unprecedented times.

We are still closed due to the Welsh Government extending lockdown.

As soon as it is safe to do so, we will reopen with new social distancing guidelines.

The health and welfare of our clients is our priority so getting back to being able to treat them is important, but so is the safety of the humans.

We would love to see photos of our lovely clients during lockdown.

Everyone at The Dog Spa hopes that our clients, their owners and family are all staying safe and well and we look forward to seeing you all soon 🐶💙

12/03/2020

Ted the cockapoo came in for a trial session on the aqua treadmill.

His owners are getting fed up with walking in the mud and would like him to have some exercise where he stays clean!

Hydrotherapy can be used to add variety to your dog’s exercise regime (and stops the need for a muddy bath!)

27/02/2020

It’s newsletter time! Here we are looking at the properties of water 💧

26/02/2020

Sabo normally goes on the treadmill to help loosen up an old tricep injury but we thought we would try him in the pool to see if we can encourage his front legs to stretch a bit more to stretch out the scar tissue. The increased hydrostatic pressure in the pool also helps to reduce some of the pain.

Not bad for a first time!

13/02/2020

The water provides resistance which makes moving through it harder than air, which means that you can build cardiovascular and muscle fitness. Increasing the heart rate can also help with weight loss.

Rihanna (Dogue de Bordeaux) and JJ (Alaskan Malamut) are both regular Crufts competitors and they have come to visit us to get fit competition fit for Crufts 2020!

11/02/2020

Turbulence is the disruption of the natural flow of water. It can be used to massage and stimulate the skin, aiding circulation. It can be used to increase resistance and to work on balance which helps increase core stability. Turbulence can be created by the dog or the therapist.

Milo had TPLO (tibial plateau levelling osteotomy) surgery on both his cruciate ligaments in his stifle joint a year ago and his owner used hydrotherapy to rehabilitate him following the surgery. Milo now comes to maintain his strength. The turbulence created in the water helps to develop his postural muscles and the smaller muscles that help with structure and support, not just movement. This will help to strengthen and stabilise his stifles and support the TPLO surgery.

09/02/2020

The viscosity of water provides an excellent source of resistance that can be easily incorporated into an hydrotherapy therapy exercise program. This resistance allows for muscle strengthening without the need for weights. Using resistance coupled with the water’s buoyancy allows an animal to strengthen muscle groups with decreased joint stress that can not be experienced on land.

Bonzo had spinal surgery a few years ago and initially started hydrotherapy to help with exercising using the support of water but now he comes on the aquatic treadmill to build and maintain muscles. The water is quite deep so that there is lots of resistance. Bonzo is also developing cardiovascular fitness as well as muscle strength.

08/02/2020

‘Supervet’ Noel Fitzpatrick and Padrag Egan (2017) have written this piece of literature in relation to aquatic therapies

07/02/2020

Hydrostatic pressure is a property of water that helps to reduce swelling and associated pain. The hydrostatic pressure is exerted equally on something submerged beneath the surface. The hydrostatic pressure increases with depth.

Flo has a swollen tendon close to her carpal joint following a sprain. There is some swelling so to help reduce the swelling, Flo walks in deep water to increase the hydrostatic pressure.

06/02/2020

It’s a bit chilly this morning ❄️

Moose is enjoying his morning exercise in the brisk weather

05/02/2020

All of our hydrotherapy happens in warm water, with the temperature around 30 degrees C. Warm water helps to relax muscles and as a result, can improve range of motion.

Sabo has an old tricep injury and he walks on the treadmill on a weekly basis to help loosen the tight tricep muscle. There is a noticeable difference between Sabo’s gait at the start of the session and the end

18/01/2020

Hydrotherapy relies on the properties of water to help the dogs.

Daisy, has bilateral hip dysplasia and comes to us on a maintenance program.

The buoyancy of water is one of the most common properties that therapists rely on. The buoyancy of the water provides the body with support to reduce the load on the joints and allows the necessary muscles to be exercised.

16/01/2020

14 years old Zeus comes for regular swims to help him in his old age 🐶

16/01/2020

Lolly has been coming for a number of months following cruciate surgery. She now comes monthly to maintain the strength in her hind limbs

15/01/2020

We use slow motion video to help look at gait patterns and foot placement. Here is Flo the cocker spaniel using the treadmill as a fitness tool 💪

15/01/2020

Willow the ridgeback puppy is catching some rays ☀️

15/01/2020

Bijou the rottie enjoying her run in the ☀️

15/01/2020

Gunnar the boxer having a good run during his stay at The Dog Spa

15/01/2020

Maiya, a 12 year old Siberian husky, had her right forelimb amputated in December. She now joins us at The Dog Spa for swimming so that she gets some cardiovascular exercise.

Today was her first swim and we think she enjoyed herself 😊 we look forward to welcoming her back next week @ The Dog Spa

15/01/2020

Maiya, a 12 year old Siberian husky, had her right forelimb amputated in December. She now joins us at The Dog Spa for swimming so that she gets some cardiovascular exercise.

Today was her first swim and we think she enjoyed herself 😊 we look forward to welcoming her back next week

13/01/2020

Gracie has been in to The Dog Spa today to visit Denise, our ACPAT physiotherapist. Gracie suffers with hip dysplasia so Denise helps to keep the muscles around the hip strong and the hydrotherapy supports this.

Denise uses hydrotherapy as a tool of physiotherapy and both treatments compliment each other.

11/01/2020

The lovely Bijou enjoying her exercise with Richard whilst boarding at The Dog Spa

08/01/2020

Today we’ve been writing newsletters 👍 including NEW GROUPS & SESSIONS 💧

08/01/2020

Fit & Fun Hydrotherapy Plans

Do you need to get your dog fit for competition? Or do you need to maintain your dog’s fitness?

Does your dog need some variety in its exercise pattern?

Have you thought about hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy offers a different, non-weight bearing form of exercise. Exercising in water helps to build muscle strength, both larger muscle groups used for movement and deeper core muscles used for stability. Water exercise reduces the loading pressure on bones and joints. Working in water also improves cardiovascular fitness.

Give us a ring to discuss individualised hydrotherapy plans for your dog.

08/01/2020

Doggy Weight Watchers

Is your dog overweight? Are you struggling to shift your dog’s extra pounds? Or, has your dog lost the weight and now needs to maintain condition?

Why not join our Doggy Weight Watchers on a Thursday evening from 5pm - 8pm.

These sessions will be focused on weight loss and management and will involve the following:

- an individualised weight loss or weight management hydrotherapy plan
- nutrition advice
- certificates for weight loss or consistent weight

Call us for an appointment

07/01/2020

NEW YEAR - NEW START - NEW DOG!

Are you struggling to get weight off your dog? Have you got a dog that has lost weight and you want to keep that new trim waist line? We can help...

A recent report has revealed that a staggering 40% of dogs in the UK are overweight 😱 There are many health risks associated with obesity including heart disease, diabetes and arthritis.

Specific weight loss sessions can help improve the health of your dog and reduce your vets bills, and your dog’s waist line. At The Dog Spa we offer:

- Individually tailored exercise programme including the aquatic treadmill or hydrotherapy pool
- Regular weigh-ins
- Dietary advice
- Plenty of encouragement
- Weight loss tips
- Membership to Doggy Fat Club

For more information, message us or give us a call.

07/01/2020

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06/01/2020

Happy New Year to all of our current Dog Spa clients!

2020 is set to be an exciting year with new staff and new activities!

We are all looking forward to welcoming back old faces and introducing new faces to The Dog Spa family.

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