Cumbria Canine Hydrotherapy Centre

Hydrotherapy Offers:

Water provides support and eliminates strain and impact on joints, muscles and tendons making hydrotherapy extremely effective in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.

Keep your dog at the top of their game even in bad weather, reducing the risk of injury from exercise on hard ground.

Exercise is vital for well balanced dogs in mind and body. Controlled swimming in a safe environment and warm water can provide exercise appropriate for:

Fitness:

Fell walking, working, field trials, racing
Competition, flyball, obedience, showing

Behaviour:

An alternative to off lead exercise for dogs with no recall response / not good with other dogs
Safe exercise can help build confidence and minimise stress levels for anxious dogs be they

Noise sensitive

Nervous of traffic

Fearful of other dogs

Stressed, over excited dogs struggle to listen to their owners, hydrotherapy offers an alternative to on-lead exercise whilst under going re-training, e.g. For pulling on a lead.
Helps to build a healthy relationship with your dog

Beneficial for Numerous Physical Conditions:

Arthritis and Relief	OCD
CDRM	Sprains and breaks
Hip dysplasia	Cruciate ligament problems
Muscle wastage	Orthopaedic conditions
Spinal injuries, weakness and paralysis	Nerve Damage
Relaxation	Obesity
Helps pain management, swelling and stiffness	Pre & Post op muscle regeneration and maintenance

Rehabilitation following:

Operation

Accident (Milly's Story)

Injury

Hydrotherapy is a complimentary treatment, but we do not diagnose – any concerns must be presented to your own veterinary practice.