16/11/2024
How to know whether to go to a hydrotherapy centre or a fun pool?
Unfortunately recently I had a dog come to me who had gone to a dog swimming pool after an injury and ended up coming out worse and had caused further injury than before they went.
The owner is aware that the pool they went to was NOT a hydrotherapy pool but they felt that at the time they were doing right for their dog and while the owners of the pool hadn’t mentioned anything they didn’t understand what they were getting into.
There are many new hydrotherapy and fun pools opening up and whilst they are an excellent way to safely exercise your dog it is important for owners to know the differences between them.
Hydrotherapy pool:
- always heated between 28-32 degrees, prime temperature for engaging their muscles
- qualified hydrotherapist in the pool
- built for helping those pre/post surgery, after an injury and even instead of surgery.
Fun pool:
- these can vary between indoor and outdoor. Some may be heated some may not be
- excellent place for you to teach your dog how to swim in a safe environment
- great place if owners want to swim alongside their dog
- many will allow multiple dogs in the pool at once so can be good for doggy parties.
The most important part is knowing when your dog will need a hydrotherapy pool or a fun swimming pool.
If you’re dog has any sort of condition whether this be hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, cruciate disease, arthritis, spinal injury, pre/post surgery or muscle strain/injury then you’re dog will require a hydrotherapy pool. A hydrotherapist goes through years of training to ensure they can assist and provide treatment to these conditions.
If you’re dog is clinically healthy and just needs a bit of extra fitness or even confidence in water then a fun swimming pool is the place for them!
If you are unsure how to know what will be best for you’re dog or even knowing how to look for a registered hydrotherapy centre or know if it’s a fun swim pool then drop me an email at [email protected] 🐶
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