Dogs at Donyatt
Canine Hydrotherapy
Donyatt, Ilminster
Somerset  TA19 0RG

T: O146O 55151
E: Enquiry@DogsatDonyatt.co.uk

What is canine hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy uses water to relieve pain or discomfort and promote wellbeing.  Hydrotherapy treatment can provide a number of benefits such as:  

• Encouraging full range of motion of the joints - as the water provides buoyancy, reducing or eliminating the need for the animal to weight-bear.
• Relieving swelling - due to the hydrostatic pressure provided by the water.
• Improved circulation - as a result of the movement of the limbs and the warm water.
• Improved muscle strength and tone - as the viscosity of the water provides some resistance to movement.  
• Decreased pain - due to the hydrostatic pressure provided by the water.
• Increased sensory perception - due to the viscosity of the water.
• Slowing of the progression of some degenerative conditions - such as osteoarthritis
• Providing mental stimulation - particularly useful for dogs whose land-based exercise is limited and older dogs.  

Which conditions can benefit from hydrotherapy?

• CDRM (chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy)
• Cruciate injuries
• Elbow dysplasia
• Hip dysplasia
• Legg-Calve Perthes disease
• Neurological disorders
• Patella luxation
• Obesity and weight control
• OCD (osteochondritis dissecans)
• Osteoarthritis
• Pre- and post- operative conditioning
• Spinal injuries
• Tendon and ligament injuries

Canine Hydrotherapy in Somerset is a service provided by Dogs at Donyatt