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K9 Swim & Trim With decades of veterinary rehabilitation experience, I help dogs gain confidence and mobility with
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K9 Swim & Trim is committed to improving the quality and quantity of life for your dog. Through my personalized water therapy, weight loss, and recreation fitness programs, I help dogs of all health levels gain confidence in the water. As owner and founder, I have over 30 years of veterinary and rehabilitation experience. Under my care, the dogs that visit me are given the attention, support, and

guidance they need to reach their goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle. My programs are fun, and can help dogs relax, improve circulation, and get active. I'll treat your best friend to an exhilarating aquatic exercise experience, all while contributing to their overall well-being.

05/06/2024

When it comes to the “doggy paddle” swimming stroke, there are certain pups you want to emulate in the water — and others you don’t. Most dogs will Not every dog is a born swimmer, and certain breeds and temperaments will be naturally drawn to bodies of water while others will give them a wi...

19/04/2024
Summer is coming up and many will be thinking about tryingswimming with their dog. This is a good article from a well kn...
19/04/2024

Summer is coming up and many will be thinking about trying
swimming with their dog. This is a good article from a well known
vet (and fellow Iowa Stater!).

While many believe all dogs are natural swimmers, this article exposes the risks of such assumptions by exploring breed-specific swimming skills and the need for careful water introduction.

Ignore all the promo recommendations.
08/01/2024

Ignore all the promo recommendations.

Walking your dog in cold weather can be challenging, and it's important to understand what temperature is too cold for dogs. In this article, Janelle Leeson offers tips on walking your dog in winter, as well as precautions and risks to be aware of.

Update including mention of Librela as a therapy for arthritis. 2024 resolution: Post more on my page!!
08/01/2024

Update including mention of Librela as a therapy for arthritis. 2024 resolution: Post more on my page!!

Arthritis is a common condition in older dogs. Here are 10 tips on how to support your senior dog living with arthritis, including how to provide pain relief and more.

08/05/2023

It was once thought that feeding vegetables to your pet could be harmful, but now we know they are essential for not only a healthy body, but also to encourage detoxification, stimulate natural antioxidant protection and suppress tumors. Here are nine of the best veggies to feed your cat or dog.

12/02/2023

I haven't posted in awhile. This was a cool reel that shows a horse swimming. He seems to be loving it!

We're up to $895!! Please consider donating or share the link with someone you think might be interested in helping.
09/03/2022

We're up to $895!! Please consider donating or share the link with someone you think might be interested in helping.

Hi, my name is Barb Fuglsang. I'm a rehab vet specializing in swim hydrotherapy. … Barbara Fuglsang needs your support for Diesel needs knee surgery revision

I give my patients everything I've got when it comes to rehab. It wasn't enough in Diesel's case. He needs another expen...
04/03/2022

I give my patients everything I've got when it comes to rehab. It wasn't enough in Diesel's case. He needs another expensive surgery. If you aren't able to donate, please share this with anyone else you know that can. If you are able to donate, please know that you are helping a sweet dog be able to be a dog again.

Hi, my name is Barb Fuglsang. I'm a rehab vet specializing in swim hydrotherapy. … Barbara Fuglsang needs your support for Diesel needs knee surgery revision

30/01/2022

Hydrotherapy is a type of canine physical therapy that is performed in water. It can take place in either a swimming pool or a chamber with an underwater treadmill. Dogs that are experiencing mobility issues, having surgery, or are elderly or overweight may benefit from this form of exercise.

Veterinarian with experience and training as CCRT (Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist), check. Heated pool with r...
03/12/2021

Veterinarian with experience and training as CCRT (Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist), check. Heated pool with resistance current, check. This article doesn't mention weight loss, but I have seen my program work for that too. Currently accepting a limited number of new clients.

Hanging out by the pool is no longer an activity just for humans. Disabled and arthritic dogs can now benefit from a wet workout with the warmth and weightlessness that water affords.

Hilarious! I'm sure this is every dog that I put on a diet!
11/06/2021

Hilarious! I'm sure this is every dog that I put on a diet!

20/02/2021

Exercising older dogs is the best way to ensure their health, happiness and longevity. Here are three ways to get your pet exercise as they age.

20/02/2021

Learn how to keep your dog moving with some indoor exercise tips. If you're stuck inside, help them beat cabin fever and keep their body and mind active.

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Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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+16303060990

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Dr. Barbara Fuglsang is the owner (and currently, only employee) of K9 Swim & Trim Inc. She graduated from Iowa State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. She was drawn to emergency medicine which was a relatively new specialty at the time. It was always challenging, occasionally exhausting and often rewarding. She practiced at emergency clinics in Albuquerque, NM, southern CA, and Peoria, IL before joining Golf Rose Animal Hospital, in Schaumburg in May of 1995. She attended yearly continuing education centered on emergency medicine and critical care. In February of 2012 Dr. Fuglsang left Golf Rose and began a search for a second act that still involved working with pets, but on a less stressful, more normal schedule. She was inspired by a segment on ABC's Nightline called "Doggie Fat Camp" about a facility in NJ that used swimming, land treadmills, and diet to help dogs lose weight. She also read Dr. Ernie Ward's book Chow Hounds and learned more about nutrition than she had in 28 years of practice. She researched other area dog swimming pools and saw a need to combine them with diet and weight loss counseling. She attended a 5 day course at Pet Massage in Toledo, OH in May 2013 that taught the basics of water work, or swimming combined with massage. Over the next 2 years she completed rehabilitation and sports medicine courses and became a CCRT- Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist in April of 2017. Dr. Fuglsang lives in Lake Zurich with 3 cats who tolerated her 13 hour emergency shifts. Harley is a 15 year old with an attitude that fits his name. He is lucky to have found such a forgiving owner! Oliver showed up in a carrier left in a client’s driveway and now the fat, orange tabby calls LZ home. Fancy Pants got renamed, but responds best to Kitty. Dr. Fuglsang's mother owns a 12 year old black lab named Sam that tipped the scales at 109# before becoming K9 Swim & Trim's first client. His "swimming" has been confined to a kiddie pool in his back yard, but he is currently down to 92# and enjoys his low calorie banana flavored treats.