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22/01/2025

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08/01/2025

📖A mini Series on conditions we commonly encounter as Hydrotherapists 📖 Weight Management

🌟Weight management is an important aspect of dog guardianship. We (as the dog’s guardians) are almost always, solely responsible for the “nutritional admin” for our companions. They rely on us to help keep them in great condition and “what” and “how much” we choose to feed our dogs, can have a direct consequence in terms of their health and wellness.

🌟Mobility is optimised by the dog having a diet which is balanced for their specific needs. Different combinations of fats, proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins and minerals are required for supporting the dog through initial growth phases, varying life stages and through injury and illness and it’s important that we adapt according to their requirements.

🌟Actual scale weight shouldn’t be the only indicator of your dog’s health. A Body Condition Score (BCS) is one way to determine whether your dog falls within a healthy range, dependent on their breed, age, s*x etc. Your dog’s vet can help give you an indication of when they might need to gain or lose some condition and how to make sure they can retain or build muscle to help support their activity levels.

🌟When your dog has an injury or condition that negatively impacts their activity levels, it’s super important to reduce their food intake while of course making sure that they have access to plenty of water and correct calorific and nutritional requirements.

🌟If your dog is being crate rested to assist with recovery, their vet might recommend as much as 30% less food for the period where their activity is restricted. This is to help limit weight gain from not expending their usual levels of energy. By keeping a dog lean and within a healthy BCS, you’re limiting the stress that those healing structures need to compensate for.

🌟Your dog might be prescribed low impact, gentle exercise to assist recovery and either grow or maintain muscle mass.

💦Hydrotherapy via an underwater treadmill can be a brilliant tool to help facilitate that. By choosing a hydrotherapist facility from the New Zealand Association of Canine Hydrotherapists, you can be assured the therapists are certified and undergo continuing professional development, have premises that are hygienic and well maintained and will work with a multi-disciplinary team to make sure your pup, gets the best treatment.

12/12/2024

🎄🎅 🌟 Don't forget to stop at our little Christmas Cheer Pick&Mix Station after your next appointment.

🍬🍭 There's one side for Canines, and one for their people (we hope it's obvious, but if you aren't sure please ask!)

*Vegan or Gluten Free? Don't worry, we've got you covered too. 😘

11/12/2024

Association of qualified canine hydrotherapists and centres within New Zealand.

20/11/2024

Happy Birthday to our wonderful Lauren!

01/11/2024

Fireworks Alert!

We as humans love the beauty of fireworks but........... did you know to our pets fireworks can cause absolute terror and its not just our pets that can suffer from the stress and anxiety fireworks cause its also our wildlife, farm and equine animals.

There are a two events happening with public displays this weekend

FRIDAY: Havelock north is hosting blast in the park firework display is planned for 9pm
SATURDAY: Meeanee Speedway’s firework event is due at 8.30pm

Do you need some support to help your pets get through this scary time? Please reach out otherwise these are some things you can do at home:
-Keep pets indoors if you can
-Use distractions like the TV, radio, treats or pats
-Give your pet somewhere comforting to hide
-Move farm animals and horses away from fireworks
-Check on your animals regularly
-Keep your vet’s contact details on hand
-Ensure your pets microchip details are up to date
-Contact the SPCA or your local vet if you find injured wildlife

01/11/2024

For those dogs needing a little bit of extra support and love. 🎆 🎇

12/10/2024

Please remember to check your reminder emails, or let us know if aren't receiving these.

We understand that life happens! We absolutely get it. But, please remember that we reserve the right to charge for missed appointments, or that if you arrive late we are unlikely to be able to complete a full treatment plan.

Enjoy the weekend sunshine 🌞 and we look forward to helping your dog reach their best possible outcome next week!

07/10/2024

Flo is now closer to 11 than to 10 years old, and with a grocery list worth of ailments. We can't help but grin at the on-going mobility of this girl.

💙 Talk to us today about how hydrotherapy can help your senior dog remain happy and functional for longer.

📸 credits to Noah of Noah's Bark. https://www.instagram.com/noahsbarknz?igsh=ZXp3OW54bmQ2dXhp

06/10/2024

😲 Can you believe it? Look at them now!

🐶 We saw these girls as little cutie puppies, for controlled exercise while they grew into their big bones. This kept their growth plates and joints safe, while allowing them to build fitness and coordination.

🏆 and havent they've certainly done that growing now!

❤️ What a beautiful example of responsible breeding to promote the betterment of a breed. Its always a delight to work with Moya Rottweiler.

02/10/2024

A big Thank You to Noah, of Noah's Bark!!

Noah's beautiful dog, Hades, is having regular hydrotherapy and is LOVING it! Noah took the opportunity to capture the fun during a recent treatment with therapist Lauren Prichard.

Follow Noah on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/noahsbarknz?igsh=ZXp3OW54bmQ2dXhp

Or check out their website here
* nbphotography.co.nz