As a devoted dog owner, you know that our four-legged friends can face a variety of health challenges throughout their lives. One such condition that can be particularly debilitating is Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). IVDD is a spinal disorder that affects many dogs, especially those with long backs like Dachshunds and Corgis. Fortunately, there's a…
When a dog undergoes TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery, it marks the beginning of a challenging journey to recovery. TPLO surgery is often recommended to treat cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries, which can leave dogs in pain and with limited mobility. One powerful tool that veterinarians often incorporate into post-TPLO recovery plans is hydrotherapy.…
Dock diving, a popular canine sport, involves dogs leaping off a dock into a body of water to showcase their jumping and swimming abilities. While it may seem like an exciting and entertaining activity, it's important to consider whether dock diving is truly beneficial for dogs in the long run. In this blog, we'll explore…
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…
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…
What is FHNE in Dogs Femoral Head and Neck Excision Arthroplasty refers to the removal of the articulating, ball at the top of the thigh bone (femur). This procedure has been used for the management of a range of conditions involving the hip joint. The most common reasons for this are untreatable hip joint fractures,…
What is Canine Tendonitis? A tendon is a band of tissue that connects muscle to bone. "Tendonitis" occurs when a tendon is inflamed, irritated, stretched, torn or ruptured. In dogs, the most common tendon injuries occur in the forepaws and shoulders, but tendonitis can occur in any tendon. Treatment of canine tendonitis varies based on…
What is Femoral Head Osteotomy (FHO) Surgery? A femoral head osteotomy also referred to as a femoral head osteotomy or FHO, is the surgical removal of the head and neck of the femur. In simpler terms, it is the removal of the “ball” part of the ball-and-socket that makes up the hip joint. This way,…
Muscle spasms happen when your dog’s muscle contractions are interrupted. This is often caused by intense physical activity or a lack of sufficient fluids. These localized twitches can be a sign of muscle strain or damage, and though they aren’t life-threatening, they can be painful for your pet, especially if he’s been having them for…
Human and animal athletes have more in common than you might think, including a wide variety of orthopedic injuries and problems. In both human and veterinary medicine, we are learning more and more about preventing this kind of trouble. There are also several new and effective options for treating orthopedic injuries in pets. Pounds of…
"I highly recommend Dip’n Dogs Canine Hydrotherapy! Rachel does a phenomenal job with the dogs and it’s clear she loves what she does. She makes sure the dogs are comfortable and confident in the water."
July 6, 2022
"From the instant that I met Rachel, I felt comfortable with her and would have trusted her with any of my dogs. Rachel made sure to go over Millie’s health history with me and was very aware of how Millie was doing the whole time she worked with her!"
July 6, 2022
"We are absolutely thrilled and happy to have Rachel swim with our dog Griffin. The exercise really has helped calm Griffin and his weight is right where it should be. Griffin really loves his time with Rachel, she is a true dog lover!"
July 6, 2022
"Rachel has been awesome and I would most definitely recommend her! After our first session my beagle started walking better and showing improvement in his healing process. Since we have started, his mobility has improved after each session and he gets around better than ever."
July 6, 2022
"So incredibly glad we found Dip’n Dogs at the perfect time! Our girl has only been to two sessions so far, but already on the second one, she was showing way more confidence, swimming laps across the pool on her own, and showing more interest in the water overall."