Canine Hydrotherapy for Dogs with IVDD
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…
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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 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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Pre & Post-Op Hydrotherapy
Post-Op Therapy Post-operative patients are the most obvious rehabilitation candidates. However, in our professional opinion, pre-op patients are considered to be just as important. Just like with humans, dogs need more than just rest to fully recover from orthopedic procedures/surgeries. Surgeons have actually discovered that four to six weeks of strict cage rest after surgery…
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Canine Hydrotherapy |Orlando, FL What is Hydrotherapy for Dogs? Hydrotherapy for dogs simply put, is the usage of water for the treatment of injury or illness to dogs. Water makes the body float, so when submerged, the weight of a dog’s body is fully supported. This means the dog is not fighting any gravity. The…
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You & Your Dog’s Relationship with a Hydrotherapist
Your Healthcare Team Your healthcare team should comprise of at least your veterinarian and your hydrotherapist, and can include additional professionals such as vet rehab therapist, nurses, vet technicians and a nutritionist. You may also include a trainer! A good vet and hydrotherapist are crucial members, they will work together to make sure that the…
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Canine Hydrotherapy for Spinal Stenosis and IVDD
Why Hydrotherapy Can Benefit Dogs with Spinal Stenosis and Intervertebral Disk Disease The typical dog owner might be unaware of this, but spinal stenosis and IVDD can affect dogs just as much as they can affect humans. Just as in humans, spinal stenosis/IVDD can cause nerve damage, back pain and sometimes even paralysis. There are…
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