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Hydrotherapy can be used as part of the rehabilitation process and help speed recovery after operations allowing damaged or repairing limbs and supporting tissue the chance to repair and improve without the pain of weight bearing exercises. The limb could also become immobile due to lack of movement resulting in muscle wastage – this can occur very quickly when a painful limb is not being used properly and weight bearing exercises are not an option.

Hydrotherapy can be used to maintain the dogs’ current condition before an operation. It is beneficial for a dog to be in the best possible condition prior to surgery. Water exercise and Swimming is an ideal way to increase cardiovascular fitness and general health. This is especially important if the dog is unable to exercise or is restricted due to its condition.

Water Therapy can be used to slow the progression of degenerative conditions. Certain degenerative conditions can make normal weight bearing exercises difficult. It can put pressure on joints and limbs which can aggravate some conditions, so hydrotherapy is used in these circumstances to allow the dog to exercise freely with no pressure on the affected area(s), in an environment where their body is supported.
Obese dogs may need to exercise to lose weight and help prevent or improve conditions brought on by their size. They can get the required exercise needed without excessive pressure and strain being put on their limbs, joints and organs (Heart) to help build fitness and lose weight.

Dog hydrotherapy may be used as part of a general health and fitness routine especially as most dogs love the water and find it both rewarding and fun to have a splash around!