Dog Lovers Manual

Hydrotherapy can be of benefit to all dogs suffering from mobility problems. This is because it enables dogs to exercise without exerting undue stress on their joints. Ask your vet for a referral to a reputable centre for dogs that is within a reasonable distance for regular visits.

A good centre will:

• Only take dogs on veterinary referral.
• Have suitable accident and third party liability insurance.
• Have experienced staff trained in canine first aid.
• Provide a heated pool large enough to cater for all sizes of dog, which has swim jets to increase the water flow as necessary, a safety pet harness, and a means of getting the dog into the water easily.