23 Limavady Road
Garvagh, Coleraine
Northern Ireland

Tel: 028 295 57709

Email: info@caninehydro.com

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What is Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy is the external use of water to enable free movement of limbs without weight bearing force, which may allow a badly injured or diseased dog to exercise with less pain. This then builds muscle, which in turn supports the joints and therefore aids recovery. It has been known for centuries that the benefits can not be surpassed and that swimming exercises every muscle of the anatomy. Tests on racing and endurance dogs show improved early pace and extended staying ability.

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What conditions does it treat?

Dogs with many types of injuries and ailments can benefit from swimming to put them on the road to recovery.

Hydrotherapy is not just for injured or diseased dogs, it also benefits show dogs whose owners just want their dogs to improve their muscle tone. So what are the benefits?

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