Welcome To Wessex Canine Hydrotherapy

Where you'll receive a friendly, caring and professional service. The well-being of your dog is important to us and our aim will be to help your dog maintain or achieve a better quality of life.

Hydrotherapy has been shown to benefit dogs with arthritis, orthopaedic conditions and different types of soft tissue injury to muscles and ligaments. Cardiovascular stamina and muscle tone are also improved by swimming.

Hydrotherapy is also beneficial to dogs recovering after surgery, as it helps to maintain muscle tone. We know that muscles start to waste within a few days of immobilisation. Swimming helps prevent further injury and aids recovery. Swimming can also help dogs that are over-weight as it provides exercise without overloading joints.

Swimming provides non weight-bearing exercise. Water resistance improves range of motion and can increase cardiovascular fitness and stamina. More importantly it can decrease pain and inflammation in the muscles and joints.

The majority of dogs enjoy swimming, whether this is for health reasons or just for fun. Seeing a dog enjoy its session in the pool and improve in fitness over a period of time is good for owners to see. A happy dog means a happy owner.