Richmond Canine Hydrotherapy Centre

18/11/2024

16/11/2024

🐔 Meet Phillipa! 🐔

Phillipa is a confident chicken who isn't keen on human interaction.

She does come over when called for a nice chat and a snack! 😆

She loves digging in leaves and hay looking for food. She is particularly fond of blueberries and mealworms. 😋

Phillipa is looking for a large grassy area to spend her days with chicken friends! 🥰

To adopt Phillipa please click the link below:

https://www.rspcasolentbranch.org.uk/philippa/

14/11/2024

What is a Heart Dog?
A Heart Dog is not just a beloved pet; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. It’s that four-legged friend who wiggles their way into the deepest chambers of your heart, leaving an imprint that time cannot fade. This bond is profound, built on a foundation of trust, understanding, and an unspoken language that only the two of you share.
The term has its roots in the profound connection between humans and dogs. It encapsulates the idea that some dogs don’t just occupy a space in our lives, they take residence in our hearts.
Each furry companion brings their own brand of joy, love, and companionship. While a Heart Dog holds a special place, all dogs are special, and it’s crucial not to compare or hold others to the same standard. All animals are different, so if you already have a Heart Dog, or have lost one, it is so important to recognize that there’s no need to try and replace or replicate that bond. Just honour it and respect it and love your other animals with your whole heart!

The Adored Beast Apothecary 🐶

Credit to unknown artist
Art sourced via Pinterest

09/11/2024

Last few remaining 🐶

09/11/2024

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To all the dogs we’ve had in our lives, we say we loved them, but the truth is, they loved us in ways we’ll never be able to repay. They gave us more than we could ever ask for—comfort when we didn’t even know we needed it, loyalty when we felt lost, and a kind of companionship that went deeper than words.

We say we loved them, but they were the ones who showed us what love really looks like. It was in their eyes every time we walked through the door, in the way they stayed close during the hardest days, in the moments when they just knew we needed them. They saw us at our worst and still looked at us like we were the best thing in their world.

To all the dogs we’ve had, we want them to know how much they shaped us, how they were more than just pets—they were family, they were soulmates in their own way. We loved them, but they loved us better, with a kind of pure, unwavering love that we’ll carry with us for the rest of our lives.

R.M. Drake ✨

Artist Credit: Hannah Cole

08/11/2024

07/11/2024

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04/11/2024

A patient’s verbal report of pain is the single reliable indicator of pain (Yildirim et al., 2015).

Human healthcare KNOWS we are reliant on verbal description for true understanding of another person’s pain.

Dogs cannot speak to us to let us know when they are in pain, so its up to us to understand the signs and behaviour changes they show us instead.

We are the our dog's voices - let's advocate for them as much as we can!

03/11/2024

01/11/2024

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween 🧙 part 2 👻

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! (Part 1) 🎃👻

18/10/2024

"Which joint supplement should I use?" 🤔

There isn't really a simple answer to this but here is a top tip from our experts...

Of the evidence we have for supplements, the most we have is in support of the use of omega 3 fatty acids of marine-based source. Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid, meaning it cannot be made by the body and must be obtained through food.
The omega 3 fatty acids Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are well absorbed through dietary supplementation. The supplemented omega 3 fatty acids can be used as the building blocks for inflammatory mediators. This is good because inflammatory mediators that are produced from EPA and DHA (i.e. Omega 3 fatty acids) instead of omega 6 fatty acids appear to produce a less severe inflammatory response within the body and therefore we should have less inflammation in the joints and i.e. less arthritis.

Studies have shown improved weight bearing and ability to perform daily living activities in dogs with osteoarthritis taking an omega 3 supplement. When choosing a supplement a product with high levels of omega 3 oils from coldwater fish and shellfish would be a good place to start! 🐟

16/10/2024

Book early to avoid disappointment with the wonderful Rochelle @ Vault Physiotherapy

15/10/2024

A big thank you to Jeanette Atkins for allowing us to donate this wonderful bed she won to another charity. The gift that kept on giving….£218 raised ❤️

13/10/2024

❗ Towels needed ❗

Hello everyone! 👋

Its that time again where we are looking for towels for the animals in our care! ❤️

If anyone has any that they are willing to donate please drop them off at the ark! We are open everyday from 11am until 4pm except on Tuesdays. 🥰

Please note we are only accepting towels at the moment due to storage!