Dogs are like people in so many ways: they need to be touched, loved, and appreciated; they need exercise, proper nutrition, and good care; and sometimes they get the same diseases, like arthritis.
It’s been found that one of the best treatments for humans suffering from arthritis and other joint diseases is water aerobics, a form of hydrotherapy. It should be no surprise that dogs benefit similarly from the support and warmth of hydrotherapeutic pools, especially since most dogs enjoy water so much anyway.
While a few years ago canine hydrotherapy was looked upon as a little odd to say the least, today canine hydrotherapy facilities are growing much more common. Veterinarians are as likely today to prescribe canine hydrotherapy for hip displasia and other canine joint problems as they are to prescribe medications.
How Does It Work?
Canine hydrotherapy is very simple. Special pools with powerful jets are provided for the dogs. The jets are set up so that the dog can swim against a current, building its muscles and strengthening the ligaments around weak or damaged joints. Generally the canine hydrotherapist enters the water with the dog,...
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