Barkers K9, Canine Hydro-Physio Centre - Tolworth

29/08/2024

Grab your discounted first aid training with the code below

Book at www.barkersk9courses.co.uk

23/08/2024

Hydro Fun Fact

02/08/2024

Bella, when we said take a seat in the waiting area we didn't actually mean you.

30/07/2024

27/07/2024

Get in touch today to book an exercise programme by one of our in-house veterinary physiotherapists.

www.barkersk9hydro.co.uk

09/07/2024

You know the water is clean when you cant see where the water on the ramp begins.

05/06/2024

We have a swim slot available this friday at 12noon if anyone wants it please PM me.

17/05/2024

Another lovely review today. Thank you.

12/05/2024

With the lovely weather we are experiencing it might be very tempting to let your dog cool off in the river.
Please, please check the sewage levels in your river before letting your dog swim.
We have provided a link to the rivers trust interactive map below
https://theriverstrust.org/about-us/news/new-interactive-map-reveals-the-truth-about-sewage-pollution

07/03/2024

Another lovely review from a customer.

05/03/2024

Let's Talk Flyball: The scientific research: Episode 2

A handful of studies have come forth over the last few years that look at the sport of flyball for dogs. Flyball is a high-energy, adrenaline-surging, noisy canine sporting event. As with any sport, this one has the potential for injury. The following research papers looked into this topic, in chronological order.

Blake SP, Melfi VA, Tabor GF, Wills AP. Injury Risk Factors Associated With Training and Competition in Flyball Dogs. Top Companion Anim Med. 2023 Mar-Jun;53-54:100774.

An online questionnaire was used to obtain data on dogs that had competed in flyball in the last 5 years but remained injury free, and a second questionnaire obtained data on dogs that had also competed within the last 5 years but sustained an injury.

Data relating to conformation and performance was collected for 581 dogs, with the same data plus information relating to injury collected from an additional 75 injured dogs.

Findings:

Dogs completing a flyball course in less than 4 seconds had the highest level of injury risk
There was an association between risk of injury and increasing age, with dogs over 10 years old most likely to be injured during their career in the sport.
Dogs using an angle of flyball box of between 45° and 55° had a greater risk of injury, while using an angle between 66° and 75° reduced the risk of injury by 67.2%.
Use of carpal bandaging was significantly associated with carpal injuries.

Information taken from https://www.fourleg.com/Blog?b=659

03/03/2024

Let's Talk Flyball: The scientific research: Episode 2

A handful of studies have come forth over the last few years that look at the sport of flyball for dogs. Flyball is a high-energy, adrenaline-surging, noisy canine sporting event. As with any sport, this one has the potential for injury. The following research papers looked into this topic, in chronological order.

Pinto KR, Chicoine AL, Romano LS, Otto SJG. An Internet survey of risk factors for injury in North American dogs competing in flyball. Can Vet J. 2021 Mar;62(3):253-260.

Complete surveys were obtained from 272 respondents with 589 dogs that compete in the sport of agility. Responses were reflective of the year prior to completion of the survey.

Findings:

23.3% of dogs were injured, with 34.1% injured during their career to date.
Common injury sites were paws/digits, back, shoulder, and iliopsoas muscle/groin.
Injury in previous years, modified by weight:height ratio, was a significant risk factor for injury.
Dogs > 2 y of age had increased risk of injury, as did dogs with best times < 4.0 s.
Canadian dogs had increased risk of injury (30.7% injured) compared to United States dogs (20.1% injured).
This relationship was modified by participation in other sports, which generally reduced risk of injury in Canadian dogs.

Episode 3 in 2 days time - make sure to like and follow the page if you don't want to miss it.

Information taken from https://www.fourleg.com/Blog?b=659

01/03/2024

Let's Talk Flyball: Episode 1

A handful of studies have come forth over the last few years that look at the sport of flyball for dogs. Flyball is a high-energy, adrenaline-surging, noisy canine sporting event. As with any sport, this one has the potential for injury. The following research papers looked into this topic, in chronological order.



Montalbano C, Gamble LJ, Walden K, Rouse J, Mann S, Sack D, Wakshlag LG, Shmalberg JW, Wakshlag JJ. Internet Survey of Participant Demographics and Risk Factors for Injury in Flyball Dogs. Front Vet Sci. 2019 Nov 14;6:391.



This study analyzed survey data from 375 flyball participants.

Findings:

39% percent of dogs incurred at least one injury with 172 injuries reported.
Injuries to the limbs were common (30.8% affecting forelimbs, 25.6% affecting hindlimbs), with the paw or nail the most frequently reported injured area (19.2%).
A biphasic injury rate with more injuries in younger dogs was observed, and injuries peaked by 6 years of age.
Use of carpal wraps was positively associated with increased injury risk.

Episode 2 in 2 days time - make sure to like and follow the page if you don't want to miss it.

Information taken from https://www.fourleg.com/Blog?b=659

28/02/2024

🥱 Canine Arthritis 🥱

If your dog often licks their legs, is less enthusiastic about exercise or play, has become stiff, has trouble getting on and of furniture it's possible your dog has developed arthritis.

Luckily for you, Canine Arthritis Management charity is here to help with tons of vet approved advice and management tips to support your dog

🐾https://caninearthritis.co.uk/

I hope you find this useful! 💖

Please share and let me know in the comments below... 👇

18/02/2024

👎 Canine rehabiliatation is expensive. 👎

£49.50 for an aqua treadmill session may seem like a lot of money, but what you don't see is the years of effort and investment that's gone into bringing you this professional service.

🐾 4 years of training to become qualified veterinary physiotherapists.

🐾 Investment in continued education.

🐾 Thousands of pounds invested in equipment and maintenance.

🐾 Thousands of pounds a month to rent our premises.

🐾 The long-term toll it takes on a therapist's body.

🐾 Not to mention the hours it takes to actually treat your dog.

Unquestionable time and commitment has lovingly gone into our rehab services to bring you the best. So that every time your dog comes to us, they have a positive experience and make progress towards their recovery!

That's our promise to you. 💖

We want you to be confident that you are getting the best for your dog. So, If you're looking to give your dog the A+ treatment they deserve, head over to our website to book in/DM me/call us. www.barkersk9hydro.co.uk

05/02/2024

Hydrotherapy & Arthritis

Canine arthritis management have put together a list of useful articles about hydrotherapy for arthritis

Terry Chapman BSc, MSc, PGDipAPhys, RCH, MIRVAP(VP)(ICH), MCHA Terry opened Pool4Paws in January 2011 after completing his Canine Hydrotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation qualifications. Terry has many years experience in Hydrotherapy…

29/12/2023

Fun fact Friday

25/12/2023

A very Merry Christmas from the team at Barkers K9 Hydro-Physio.

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23/12/2023

17/12/2023

Barkers mini pet store is now open.

13/12/2023

Thankyou to our lovely clients today for our unexpected Christmas presents.