The Hawksmoor 12 foot hydrotherapy pool is heated between 26-30 degrees. This has important physical consequences: warm water causes the blood vessels to expand and this will result in a decrease in pain and stiffness and an increase in muscle efficiency.
The hydrotherapist will assess the animal and discuss with you the technique that is best suited for the medical condition being treated. All pets swim with a lifejacket and will either swim with the following: Hoist or free swim, in some cases the hydrotherapist will actually be in the pool with the animal.
The amount of exercise done can be measured very accurately only by timing the swim. Timing of use of anti-swim jets and the strength of the jets. This means exact requirements of the particular dog can be met and that the progress of the dog can be monitored session by session, so that the individual dog’s programme can be increased appropriately.
To ensure correct levels of chemicals and for the safety of our clients, water quality is read three times a day with the use of a photometer. Readings are recorded, and amended accordingly. Water quality is important to the well being of your pet – something that cannot be accomplished when swimming in lakes, rivers and the sea.
A dog free swimming:
