Swimming is the perfect activity for all dogs young or old. It provides a non weight bearing activity that avoids all the stresses and strains of exercising on hard ground.
Any dog that is suffering from the conditions listed below will benefit from a controlled swimming activity. It will help to strengthen muscles without risking further injury.
For post-operative dogs Hydrotherapy removes the weight loading on the injured limb and will enable the gradual rebuilding of wasted muscle. It reduces the pain and can accelerate recovery after surgery.
Even ageing dogs can benefit from controlled swimming as the soothing effect of the warm water improves circulation and encourages increased mobility in sore, stiff and arthritic joints.