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Homemade Meatballs for Dogs 3 Outdoors Activities for Older Adults
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Aquatic Therapy for Pets
Dr. Tari Kern, a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner at Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, told American Kennel Club, “Exercising in water can be recreational. However, hydrotherapy can also be used as part of a very specific, structured program with the goal of easing arthritis discomfort in pets, improving function after injury or surgical procedures, and even optimizing conditioning of animal athletes.” For cats, hydrotherapy is still extremely effective, despite the obvious obstacle of putting a cat in water. To make them more comfortable, feline friends (much like our canine friends) are often provided a warm water environment with the aid of a harness or underwater treadmill. It may or may not be accompanied by massage therapy or other physiotherapy techniques. When should my pet try hydrotherapy? The goal of hydrotherapy, like regular aquatic therapy for humans, is to use the support and resistance provided by water to build strength, flexibility, and endurance while minimizing stress on bones, joints, and other organs. If your pet suffers from arthritis, obesity, physical injury, or neurological and/or skeletal conditions, you may want to consider bringing them in for some light aquatic exercise. Even if they resent it at first, it might make their lives a lot easier and more enjoyable in the long run.
BY DIALING 911 AQUATIC THERAPY — FOR MR. WHISKERS, TOO HOW HYDROTHERAPY HELPS PETS Since the age of the Roman Empire, humans have used water as a means of physical therapy — to exercise and heal their bodies. But, in 2022, aquatic therapy isn’t just for humans anymore! Dogs and cats that struggle with obesity have a hard time getting motivated to exercise, just like humans do. However, with aquatic therapy (or hydrotherapy, as it’s often called in the veterinarian world), they’re able to keep moving without having to do all the work of supporting their full body weight. What is hydrotherapy, exactly? For dogs, hydrotherapy usually consists of either swimming or walking in water, whether in shallow water along the beach or on an underwater treadmill. But hydrotherapy isn’t about playing in the pool with your pet. Whether for recovery or fighting pet obesity, it’s meant to be guided by a professional for the best results.
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