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Stopping Inappropriate Cat Scratching
Homemade Meatballs for Dogs
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Aquatic Therapy — For Mr. Whiskers, Too
HOW HYDROTHERAPY HELPS PETS Aquatic Therapy — For Mr. Whiskers, Too New Appointment Cancellation Policy When you cancel with less than 24-hour notice, we now require a prepaid $50 deposit to reschedule. If you keep your rescheduled appointment, we will apply the deposit to your veterinary bill. If you miss your rescheduled appointment, the fee is nonrefundable.
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.
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. 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
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