Dip Your Paws

24/01/2025

This lovely lady is Anna.

She’s a young Corgi that’s coming to see us for some strengthening and conditioning to build her up as she has some shows to attend over the next few months.

She’s had her first session this week and she did amazing - well done Anna 🥰💦 🐾

13/01/2025

** Local Canine First Aid Course **

RuffDiamonds is hosting a CANINE FIRST AID course presented by Rachel Bean RVN on Saturday 1st February, 9.30am-4.30pm approx; Sedgebrook Social Club NG32 2EY, nr Grantham.

This is an interactive and practical course, suitable for dog professionals and pet dog owners.

Costs:
With OFQUAL Level 3 qualification (valid for 3 years) £150
Same training but without the qualification £70
(payment direct to Rachel)

Please contact Fiona at Ruff Diamonds for more info, 07745 297852. Or email [email protected].

10/01/2025

Hopefully some inspiration for anyone with a dog with arthritis needing it……

Roxy is 11 years old today. She was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 6 months old, had one new hip at 4 years old and has been suffering with severe chronic arthritis for many years now - I hope these pictures of her taken over the last 12 months show that with management of this awful disease, dogs are still able to live their best life.

Thanks as always to Veterinary Acupuncture and Pain Management, Sarah Harris Veterinary Physiotherapist for helping keep her as well as she can be. ❤️
Happy birthday Roxy 🥳

08/01/2025

What a lovely start to the new year. 2 beautiful cocker spaniel boys - 1 year old Ben (black) and 11 year old Stewie.

Stewie has some arthritis so the swimming helps his mobility and Ben is enjoying a different activity to keep on top of those energy levels and help him have something else to think about.

Well done boys & thank you for bringing that spaniel madness and happiness to us this week ❤️

21/12/2024

That’s us finished at the pool until after Christmas.

We welcomed Brody back today after a 4 month break following a severe illness.
He’s back now to build strength & muscle back. He was very excited to be back & had a great session.

The pool has been emptied & cleaned & we’ve done a full clean of the building.

We’d like to wish you all a very merry Christmas & a happy new year. Thank you to all our lovely clients and their beautiful dogs for making our job possibly the best one around 🥰🐶💦

01/12/2024

Always love delivery day for the Dip Your Paws Doggy Tuck Shop!!

We’ve got some special Christmas themed presents on the shelves and also some other great bits for presents for your 4 legged friends.

***Only available to visiting clients with appointments******

If you are not a client and live locally you can contact me & I can let you know if we have a time for you to come & have a look or come & collect something.

🎄 🎅

29/11/2024

We met the lovely Talia this week.

She has had cruciate ligament surgery and is coming to hydrotherapy to help rebuild muscle, strength & fitness.
She was a little anxious at the start, but soon settled & did really well ❤️💦🐶

15/11/2024

Someone told me this week that the reason dogs get grey/white hair round their faces is because all the kisses they have been showered with over the years has taken the colour from their coat 🥰

I love this - and now when I look at my golden oldie girlies I will remember this - and try not to feel sad that they are getting older but to feel happy for all the love & kisses they’ve had over the years 🥰

Please feel free to share any photos in the comments on here ❤️

13/11/2024

❤️❤️Such a lovely moment - 2 litter brothers reunited after 11years. ❤️❤️

The families of these 2 boys had only just recently made contact & the brothers reunited a few days before this picture was taken - it was lovely to see them together at the pool as their appointments fell last week that they were next to each other.

Special boys - Riley & Jimi ❤️🐶💦

08/11/2024

Beautiful Molly ❤️

She’s 16 & a half years young & has been doing hydrotherapy for many years now as she has hip dysplasia.

More recently she has been undergoing chemotherapy but she’s looking great and doing incredibly well.

Keep the good work up Molly ❤️❤️

05/11/2024

Love is a Labrador loving her post swim dry ❤️💦🐶

26/10/2024

Great movement from Bella.

She had cruciate ligament surgery early this year and now has some arthritis in her front leg. As you can see - it doesn’t affect her movement in the water!

She loves her sessions - a good stretch out, a good cardio exercise and great mental stimulation - her favourite time of the fortnight. 💦❤️💦

26/10/2024

This is Bella on her first swim.

Not a lover of water in general, but with some gentle persuasion, she got in.

A few weeks later and today she practically dragged me in!

The next video shows Bella from a different perspective.

18/10/2024

What a cutie ❤️ At 3 years old, Buddy has had to have a couple of surgeries for a slipping patella. We’re trying now to build up his muscle and strength to help support his joint.
Considering it’s his first time in the pool - he did amazingly. Well done Buddy 💦❤️

07/10/2024

Awareness & education are key.

Knowing when your dog is in pain or uncomfortable is key to recognising early signs of arthritis and being able to help your dog.

We see a lot of older (and younger) arthritic dogs and hydrotherapy can help improve their mobility & therefore their quality of life.

If your dog is ‘slowing down’ or ‘being lazy’ it’s probably not just old age, it could well be pain related. Your vet can help guide you if you are concerned about your dogs change in behaviour.
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Canine arthritis affects 4 out of 5 older dogs.

It is an extremely complex disease that requires a dedicated owner collaborating well with their vet to control the pain, maximise mobility and ensure a full and active life for their dog.

This is not something your dog has to die of due to lack of awareness or education.

Adopt CAM's multi-modal approach to managing this condition and give

27/09/2024

It’s that time of year again where we have had our Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA) membership renewed. 👏👏

What does this mean for you?

** We adhere to the high standards set by the CHA so you can be assured your dog will receive the best possible care.

** We regularly communicate with your vet and work with them and others involved in your dogs care such as physio’s etc

** Our water quality is ‘Excellent’ and has been consistently for quite some time. You can be sure our water is clean and free from bacteria.
We have monthly external tests done to confirm this.

And the main thing - we care - we care about you and your dog and we pride ourselves on being knowledgeable, empathetic and invested in you and your dogs journey.

Claire & Nicola 🐶 💦 ❤️

20/09/2024

We met lovely Peggy this week.

Our first Kerry Blue Terrier in the pool!

She has never swam before, which was obvious on her first go, but by the end, she was moving really well & gained a lot of confidence.

She is coming to help build some muscle in one of her back legs - well done Peggy - we are looking forward to seeing you progress over the coming weeks ❤️