Author Archives: Rachel Velarde

Canine Hydrotherapy for Canine Arthritis

As our beloved furry companions age, they may face various health challenges, including the onset of arthritis. Canine arthritis, a degenerative joint disease, can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in dogs. However, there is a silver lining in the form of hydrotherapy—a water-based therapy that offers relief, improved mobility, and a better quality of…

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Is Your Dog Overweight? Canine Swimming Can Help

Canine obesity is a growing problem that can lead to serious health issues, such as joint problems, heart disease, and diabetes. As responsible pet owners, it is our duty to ensure that our dogs maintain a healthy weight. One effective way to achieve this is through canine hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy is a form of physical therapy…

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Canine Hydrotherapy for Degenerative Diseases in Dogs

Degenerative diseases in dogs can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. These conditions can be debilitating for dogs, making it difficult for them to enjoy daily activities or even move around comfortably. Canine hydrotherapy is a form of therapy that has been shown to be highly beneficial for dogs with degenerative diseases. List of Common…

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Canine Hydrotherapy for TPLO in Dogs

Canine hydrotherapy is a type of physical therapy that involves using water to help dogs recover from various conditions or injuries. One of the most common reasons why dogs undergo hydrotherapy is to aid in their recovery from a Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery. What is TPLO surgery? A TPLO surgery is a common…

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What You Need to Know About Hydrotherapy for your Dog

Hydrotherapy is an effective form of rehabilitation for dogs recovering from injuries, surgeries, or simply improving their fitness levels. Hydrotherapy for dogs involves the use of water in different forms such as swimming, underwater treadmills, and whirlpools to help dogs recover from injuries, build strength, and improve their overall health. In this blog post, we…

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Why Swim Lessons Matter for Your Dog

Swimming is a great form of exercise for dogs, providing a low-impact workout that is easy on their joints while helping them build strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health. However, not all dogs are natural swimmers, and some may even be afraid of the water. That's where swim lessons come in. In this blog post, we'll…

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Top Must Haves while Traveling with your Dog this Summer

The summertime is a time for fun, family, togetherness and with that—it’s often a time for some stress. If you are feeling stressed or anxious this summer, planning vacations and fun in the sun, your pets most likely are too! Research shows that dogs’ stress levels are greatly influenced by their owners. This can be…

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Canine Hydrotherapy for Health

Benefits of Hydrotherapy Swimming by itself is beneficial for most dogs! It can improve their heart and circulatory health, as well as many other things. It is also a great aerobic exercise, providing very low impact to the joints and bones, causing no pain or damage overtime. And for a lot of dogs, it’s also…

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Pet Safety Tips for the Holiday Season!

Typically, the holiday season is the time of year we gather the most with family and friends and sometimes, our fur friends accompany us in the festivities. We all want to have fun and be merry, but we also want everyone safe including our pets. Nothing can spoil holiday cheer like an emergency visit to…

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Hurricane Season Prep Tips for Your Dog

“Ever tried coaxing a petrified pooch out from underneath the armoire? Then perhaps you can understand the importance of advanced storm preparedness. Don’t wait until every second counts. Planning for pet safety and comfort before there’s a problem can keep panic to more controlled levels when things become increasingly tumultuous. At the very least, it helps precondition our pets…

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