Medical Hydrotherapy and Fun Swimming Services
Pawsuit of Happy Tails Wellness is a fully holistic centre where the only chemicals, you’ll find are the ones we require to keep our pool safe in line with water management protocols. The pool water is maintained at a comfortable temperature to help your dog relax in a clean and safe environment with fully trained professionals. After every swim unless you, request otherwise, your dog will be showered in our fully herbal shampoo and dried to the best of our ability so you and your dog leave clean, dry and happy. You will likely be the only people in our centre giving you plenty of space so every dog even the sensitive ones or those who aren’t keen on other dogs can still enjoy our facility.
Medical Hydrotherapy
Medical Hydrotherapy is a cornerstone in post-surgery rehabilitation and is an ongoing treatment for medical conditions. Using almost every muscle in the body while non weight bearing so no undue pressure is placed on joints. Each treatment is tailored to the induvial dog and their condition. With the added benefit of other onsite wellness alternatives to compliment or as an alternative to hydrotherapy.
We pride ourselves on our full body approach and know when conditions or treatments are not within our remit and have other local complimentary practitioners we can refer you to for example chiropractor and if necessary, we will suspend treatments and suggest you return to your vet for further support. We will share all our records with your vet or specialist to ensure a fully transparent and complete approach to your dog’s care.
Hydrotherapy can help with many different conditions some are chronic conditions others may be post-surgical interventions.
- Arthritis
- Aging and muscle wastage
- Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
- Intervertebral disc disease/ rupture
- Luxating Patella
- Hip and Elbow dysplasia
- Cruciate ligament damage/ rupture
- Spondylosis and Spondylitis
- Degenerative myelopathy
So how does hydrotherapy help?
Hydrotherapy has many benefits the best one being most dogs enjoy swimming and have fun while working and will also:
- Relax muscle tension or spasm
- Increase joint range of movement
- Increased sensory perception
- Improve balance and co ordination
- Increase muscle tone and strength
- Decrease pain
- Increase blood and lymph flow
- Prevent secondary complications
- Improve gait and posture
- Help with weight management
- Reduce oedema (swelling)
- Slow progression of degenerative disease
- Improve quality of life and wellbeing
- Help with releasing myofascial disfunction
Fun swims
Our fun swims are the perfect opportunity for you and your dog to have a unique bonding experience, whether that’s you taking part in an activity they already enjoy, but just in warm water for a change, or us teaching them a new skill and building their confidence in the water. Together we can enrich their lives with our fun swims
We are happy for you to join your dog in the water should you want to and find it is a great bonding experience between owners and their dogs. Please select the add an adult / child options when booking.
We also accept children over 12 years of age to swim however two adults will be required one to supervise the child the other to supervise your dog. All people entering the pool must be confident swimmers and wear appropriate clothing. No floatation devices are permitted for safety reasons.
We even have a changing area where you can change in private and dry your hair while we shower and dry your dog. We would however ask you come dressed and ready to swim to allow our appointments to run to time.
Fun swims are great for dogs of any age to aid muscle tone and range of movement. Swims can take place regardless of the hot summer weather or the cold, wet and winter months, ensuring a good exercise routine for your dog. Our staff are there to facilitate a fun session without letting your dog overdo it and all are canine First Aid Trained. Swimming helps with weight management and is a great exercise in a weightless environment. As a team we pride ourselves on the welfare of your dog at all times.
PRICING
We offer competitive prices and have two fantastic subscriptions options with many extra benefits You’ll get priority when booking open and reminders regarding your payments.
Introducing our Pawsitive Wellness Plans;
Pawsitive Wellness Essential – £50 per month
Minium of a 6-month subscription with 28 days cancellation notice. This includes
- Two 30 min fun swims a month
- A monthly muscular health check
- Up to two laser treatments within 6 months if medically required
- Discounted medical swims if required
- 30 min private use of Pawsuit of Happiness day care outdoor area once a month (Between April-October with pre booking/ by prior arrangement only)
- Additional cost for multi dog house holds at £20 per dog
Pawsitive Wellness Premium – £80 per month
Minimum 6-month subscription with 28 days cancellation notice. This includes
- Three 30 min fun swims per month or two 1-hour fun swims
- A monthly muscular health check
- Up to three laser treatments if medically required within 6-month period
- Subject to availability one monthly self-service dog wash using our products (pre booking/ by prior arrangement only)
- Two 30 min private use of Pawsuit of Happiness day care outdoor area once a month (Between April-October with pre booking/ by prior arrangement only)
- Discounted medical swims should they be required
- Additional cost for multi dog house holds at £20 per dog
We also offer discounted block bookings so you can get the slot that works best for you – book and pay for 10 swims in advance and get your 11th for free; or book and pay for 5 swims and get your 6th at half price using our Swim and Save club.