The Hydrotherapy Clinic

18/08/2024

Crisp and Clean.

Ready for another week of catalysing best possible outcomes for happy and functional dogs.

(I'm sure that come tomorrow evening we will be battling muddy paw prints, and tumble weeds of dog hair left behind again!)

16/08/2024

Hydrotherapy is not just water walking, or swimming, it's so much more. Its also the connection between the therapist and the dog.

(and in this case, the connection between the owner and the dog).

15/08/2024

Teaching first aid today at The Hydrotherapy Clinic for the Distance Mushing NZ seminars.

04/08/2024

02/08/2024

Providing all pets with the qualified and professional hydrotherapy they deserve.

02/08/2024

We've been waiting 8 months to see the beautiful Lola as Miss August. An absolute gem, and forever in our hearts.

Check out the amazing work of Greyhounds As Pets NZ. These dogs are truly special.

01/08/2024

Next up is our wonderful Acupuncture presenter!
Renate Haveman
ACUPUNCTURE PRESENTER

Renate graduated as a small animal vet from Utrecht University in the Netherlands. After spending most of that time in general practice enjoying the wide variety of clinical work and surgery, she has developed a passion for canine rehabilitation and sports medicine. After achieving post graduate certifications in acupuncture and canine rehabilitation Renate is able to help injured or older dogs getting back on track faster and providing better quality of life for our pets.
https://distancemushingnz.wixsite.com/dmnz-events

01/08/2024

A BIG DRUMROLL!!

We have used a random number generator to draw our raffle winner now that all the tickets are sold.

It's Number 33!!

Congratulations to Django! (And his mum Chris who subbed him the money for a ticket).

31/07/2024

Less than 10 days until kick off!

Here is another one of our fantastic presenters :)!
Helen Robartes
PHYSIOTHERAPY PRESENTER

Helen is a qualified human and veterinary Physiotherapist, and her core purpose is to help animals and their humans lead their best lives together, in performance, recovery, and quality of life. Having studied human Physiotherapy just so she could specialise in animals, Helen completed an MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy at the Royal Vet College of London, and has worked in the UK, Denmark, and her home of South Africa. In 2020 Helen the Physio was established and Helen sees a mix of horses, dogs, humans, the odd cat, has treated an alpaca and even a Little Blue Penguin. Join Helen as she shares her love for animals and physiotherapy.
https://distancemushingnz.wixsite.com/dmnz-events

28/07/2024

This Prize Pack is BANANAS ! 🍌

We have a handful of numbers left to sell before we can draw this amazing raffle. Raising funds for our friends at Distance Mushing NZ.

Only $5 a ticket, you've got to be in it to win it!
Comment or send us a message to claim your number.

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24/07/2024

We are so excited about our new harnesses !

A huge Thank You to Ineke at Horana Pets for custom making these for us.

Compared to the commercially available harnesses that we have used previously these...

✔️ Can be fitted without going over the head OR having to lift a paw.
✔️ Are much less bulky. So they dont give the dog unnecessary feedback signals.
✔️ Are Super Duper adjustable. So we really can fit all sort of shaped and sizes.
✔️ Have a detachable belly band for those extra long bodies.
✔️ Allow much better access for soft tissue massage.
✔️ Are NZ made!

We also asked for eash size to be a different colour, which both makes things much easier for us, and a little more fun!

Follow Ineke on Facebook at Horana Pets to see all the super stuff she can make.

23/07/2024

A big Thank You to young Mac (pictured below) for having us to stay over the weekend. A very polite and responsible host.

On Sunday we enjoyed a fantastic day of CPD (Continued Professional Development) hosted by K9 Aqua Ltd and New Zealand Association of Canine Hydrotherapists - NZACH.

The focus of the day was Measureable Outcomes in the Senior Patient. We were privileged to interact with some very clever vintage dogs as our live case studies, and listen to some fabulous guest speakers.

We are feeling inspired, and are motivated to apply our new knowledge and skills to create the best possible outcomes for the dogs in our care.

22/07/2024

The consequences from pain far exceed the rarity of adverse effects associated with analgesics.

According to Simon BT, Scallan EM, Von Pfeil DJF, et al., in their 2018 study published in Veterinary Surgery, effective pain management is crucial for the well-being of pets.

The study highlights that while there are minimal risks associated with analgesics, the benefits of alleviating pain are substantial. Ensuring proper pain relief can significantly improve the quality of life for dogs and cats undergoing surgery and dealing with chronic conditions.

Don’t hesitate to prioritise pain management for your furry companions!

18/07/2024

The KardashiHENS seem to be returning from their moult hiatus. We look forward to offering our beautiful Farm Fresh Totally Free Range Happy Happy Chicken Eggs again soon!

17/06/2024

One Happy Birthday for one happy little lady.
Thank you for trusting us with Sage, we are loving watching her go from strength to strength.

05/06/2024

Can you believe our little mascot is already in the double digits ?? Celebrating her 10th birthday a few weeks ago was a major milestone for this princess, given we were told 6-12 months when she was just 4!

05/06/2024

Thee most lovable face.

05/06/2024

Just waiting for this little Miss to Retrieve us some Gold.

21/05/2024

Proud to be an accredited member of the NZACH.

Providing all pets with the qualified and professional hydrotherapy they deserve.

21/05/2024

It was a privilege to host the Graeme Di**le Foundation recently, and hopefully inspire the next generation of local veterinary rehab practitioners.

Check out the awesome work they do!

https://dinglefoundation.org.nz/

*Big thanks to my princess Flo for being such a super demo dog and crowdpleaser !