How Hydrotherapy Helps Your Dog
Hydrotherapy offers a gentle, low-impact way to improve your dog's strength, mobility and confidence. Whether they're recovering from surgery, managing a long-term condition or finding movement more difficult, our underwater treadmill provides a safe, supportive environment for rehabilitation.
Post-Surgical Recovery
Hydrotherapy helps dogs rebuild muscle strength, improve joint movement and regain confidence following surgery, supporting a safe and comfortable recovery.
Arthritis & Joint Pain
Warm water and gentle, supported movement help ease joint stiffness, improve mobility and build muscle strength, keeping dogs with arthritis more comfortable and active.
Mobility & Strength
Hydrotherapy helps dogs develop stronger muscles, improve balance and coordination, and move more comfortably through gentle, controlled exercise in water.
Neurological & Spinal Rehabilitation
Hydrotherapy provides supported, controlled movement for dogs recovering from spinal injuries, IVDD and neurological conditions, helping improve muscle strength, coordination and mobility.
Weight Management & Fitness
Hydrotherapy allows dogs to exercise with less stress on their joints, helping improve fitness, build muscle strength and support healthy weight management through controlled, low-impact movement.
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Injury Prevention & Sporting Dogs
Hydrotherapy helps active and sporting dogs build strength, improve stamina and maintain flexibility, supporting injury prevention and a safe return to the activities they love.
Your Dog's Hydrotherapy Journey
Every dog is different, so we tailor their hydrotherapy programme to their individual needs. From their first assessment to ongoing rehabilitation, we'll guide you and your dog through every stage.
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Initial Assessment
We begin with a thorough veterinary physiotherapy assessment to understand your dog's condition, mobility and rehabilitation needs. This allows us to create a safe, personalised treatment plan before starting hydrotherapy.
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Hydrotherapy Sessions
Your dog will exercise in our specialist underwater treadmill, where warm water supports their weight and reduces stress on their joints. Our veterinary physiotherapists carefully adjust the water depth, speed and session duration to suit your dog's abilities and rehabilitation goals.
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Progress & Recovery
We regularly monitor your dog's progress, adjusting their hydrotherapy sessions as their strength, mobility and confidence improve. We'll also provide guidance and exercises to support their recovery at home.
Ready to Get Your Dog Moving Again?
Not sure whether hydrotherapy is right for your dog? Tell us a little about their condition or mobility concerns, and our friendly veterinary physiotherapy team will help you decide on the best next steps.