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Helping dogs with IVDD, arthritis, anxiety & more to feel better and age well 🐾 ANTINOL Partner Discount Code T8099318 🐾
ACRA Acredited Mobile Massage Service 🐾
Perth | DM to book 🐾

19/02/2026

📌 New to Hydro Hounds? Start Here for everything you need to know 📌

•Meet your therapist
•Remedial Massage
•Hydrotherapy
•Initial Consultation
•Additional Support
•Follow ups
•Aftercare & Support
•Supplements & Discounts
•Get Started
•Client Results
•Patients

I work with dogs experiencing:
• IVDD
• Arthritis
• Senior Care
• Post-surgical recovery
• Neurological weakness
• Compensatory muscle soreness
• Anxiety & tension
• Agility & Conditioning

16/01/2026

Hydro Hounds is expanding 🐾
Mondays & Fridays — opening soon

Due to a growing waitlist and continued high demand, I am SO EXCITED to share that Hydro Hounds is expanding.

I’ll soon be joined on the Perth roads by an exceptional new team member, working alongside myself and our mascot Ralphy, delivering mobile canine remedial massage and mobile hydrotherapy directly to your door.

This means that Monday and Friday appointments will now be available each week, allowing us to support more dogs while maintaining the same high standard of care you expect from Hydro Hounds.

🐶 Bookings & enquiries
• Please DM or message me to register your interest for Mondays or Fridays
• Existing clients are more than welcome to switch to these days if it suits you better

Thank you, as always, for your trust and continued support — this next step is only possible because of you 🤍

19/11/2025

☀️ Post-Op Sunshine Walks for IVDD Dogs

Ralphy had his first proper outing today in his PetGear pram 🖤 After spinal surgery, it’s so important that our IVDD dogs still get a change of scenery and a little sunshine each day — without compromising their strict crate rest.

A few minutes outside can make a world of difference to their mental health. Fresh air, new smells, it all helps keep their stress levels down and supports calmer healing. But it has to be done right.

✨ Why a proper pet pram matters:
A flat, stable pram gives your dog full spinal support, keeps their joints protected, and prevents any bouncing or awkward angles that could undo their progress. It also offers shade and protection from the sun — which is crucial post-op, as their shaved areas can burn incredibly quickly.

✨ Tips for safe, short outings:
• Keep walks very short at first — literally a few minutes.
• Choose the smoothest path possible (no spicy off-roading 🚫🌶️).
• Ensure your pram is flat, supportive and sturdy.
• Avoid bumps, curbs and anything that might jolt their spine.
• Use sun protection — either built-in shade or a light cover.
• Always follow your vet/specialist’s time frames for crate rest.

Ralphy loved his tiny adventure today, and it reminded me how valuable these little moments are during recovery. Healing isn’t just physical — it’s emotional too. 💛

If your dog is on their IVDD journey, you’re doing an amazing job. Small, mindful outings like this can make all the difference.

20/10/2025

Supporting Our Dogs Through Cognitive Decline

As Ralphy is now in his ninth year, I’ve been reflecting on how much our dogs change as they age — not just physically, but mentally too. Just like us, their brains experience natural ageing, and supporting their cognitive health can make a real difference to their quality of life.

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) is similar to dementia in humans and can show up as:
• Restlessness at night
• Pacing or staring at walls
• Forgetting familiar routines or cues
• Increased anxiety or clinginess
• Accidents indoors
• Appearing “disconnected”

These changes aren’t just “getting old” — they’re signs the brain may need a little extra support.

I’ve started Ralphy on Petz Park Brain Support as recommended by my holistic vet, which I’ll just sprinkle over his breakfast, dinner, or in one of his slow feeders. It contains key ingredients to help protect and nourish the ageing brain:
✨ Phosphatidylserine – supports memory and learning
✨ Ginkgo Biloba – improves blood flow and alertness
✨ L-Carnitine & Omega-3 DHA – support energy and neuron health
✨ Vitamin E – powerful antioxidant protection

Alongside this, I focus on:
🐾 Mental enrichment (sniff walks & puzzles)
🐾 Regular massage to ease stress and tension
🐾 Predictable routines for security
🐾 Good sleep and balanced nutrition

We can’t stop ageing, but we can support it — helping our dogs stay connected, sharp, and content as they grow older. 🖤🐾

18/09/2025

The first of its kind in Australia. A state-of-the-art, custom-built hydrotherapy machine designed to be fully mobile, and it’s coming to Hydro Hounds later this year.

This has been a dream of mine for a while, something I’ve been quietly working on behind the scenes(hence the reason behind my business name)… and I’m beyond excited to finally be able to share it.

Soon, the dogs of Perth will have access to mobile hydrotherapy, right at their doorstep. 🐾

If you’d like to register your interest or find out a little more, please send me a DM. Lots more info will be shared soon, and I’ll keep you all updated every step of the way.

🖤 Big things are coming for our Perth pups

11/09/2025

🐾This is one of my newest patient, Boots – a sweet King Charles Cavalier cross who recently underwent TPLO surgery for cruciate ligament damage. His owner reached out to me with some concerns, as up to 50% of cases the opposite knee can also be affected after this kind of injury.

To give Boots the very best chance at recovery, I’ve created a completely personalised plan just for him. Today was his first session, and we’ve started by addressing compensatory soreness – the kind of tension that builds when a dog shifts more of their weight to one side to protect an injured limb.

In Boots’ case, his thighs and lumbar epaxials (the big supportive muscles along the lower back) are an area of focus, as they often take on extra strain following cruciate surgery.

I also applied a stabilisation taping over his stifle (knee joint) to give him some extra support between sessions. This helps to encourage more balanced movement while reducing the risk of overloading his other limb.

But treatment isn’t just about helping the operated leg recover – it’s also about prevention. By keeping the rest of his body balanced and mobile, and by releasing areas that might be pulling unevenly, I’ll be working to reduce the risk of his other knee developing the same issue. The goal is to keep his movement as natural and comfortable as possible while protecting him for the long term.

It’s always a privilege to be part of a dog’s rehab journey, and I’m so looking forward to working with Boots as he continues to heal and thrive. 🖤🐾

04/09/2025

🌟Gentle iliopsoas stretches help lengthen this deep hip flexor, which often pulls on the lumbar spine when tight - a very common occurrence in Daschunds.

By releasing it, I’m easing pressure through the lower back, encouraging better spinal alignment and mobility, and giving Lesley more comfort in both his back and hind limbs.

It’s always a muscle group that I focus on with this breed and any patient that requires a little help with back pain 🐾🖤

03/07/2025

✨Golden hour massage for this golden oldie ✨

Charlie — a sweet senior Labrador I see fortnightly to help manage his arthritis symptoms and keep him moving comfortably.

Today’s session included red light therapy to boost the benefits of his treatment. I targeted:
🖤His hips – a common hotspot for arthritis in the breed.
🖤His lumbosacral region – often sore due to age-related degeneration and compensatory strain.
🖤And an arthritic digit on his front paw that needs a little extra TLC.

The combination of remedial massage + red light therapy is a powerful, gentle way to support Charlie’s ageing body — keeping him relaxed, mobile, and feeling good. 🐶🐾

27/06/2025

Rupert the Retired Senior Greyhound 🖤

Rupert has been working with me to manage the effects of spondylosis and arthritis — two common but challenging conditions for senior dogs, especially larger breeds. Spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the vertebral bones, where bony growths form along the spine. This can lead to stiffness, discomfort, and changes in the way a dog moves.

🐾 A few months on and his shuffling hind limbs have become a thing of the past. He’s now getting up and down off the floor with much more ease, and to his owner’s delight, his appetite has improved too — a wonderful sign that he’s feeling better in his body.

I’ve also started incorporating red light therapy into Rupert’s sessions. This has proven to be a real powerhouse when combined with remedial massage. Red light therapy works deep within the tissues to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and support cellular repair. When used alongside hands-on bodywork, it enhances the overall effects — helping to ease pain, loosen tight fascia, and support long-term mobility.

Rupert has now reached the point where we’re moving into maintenance care — a huge milestone in his journey. I’m so proud of how far he’s come. Well done, gorgeous boy 🖤

25/06/2025

✨Complimentary session for July✨

I’ve upgraded my red light therapy system — and I’m SO excited to be offering even more powerful, targeted results for my canine clients 🐾

Red light therapy is now available as an add-on to any treatment.
Because I’m excited to share the healing benefits of this therapy, I’m offering a complimentary session of Red Light (if suitable!) for your dog for their next treatment session with me in the month of July.

This gives you a chance to see the benefits for yourself.

If you’re keen to try it, just message me to have the complimentary session added to your dog’s next treatment 💌

🐾Why red light therapy?

My mat is medical-grade, and the therapy is backed by science. When added on, your dog gets unlimited use for the entire session.

🐾Here’s what it can help with:

🖤IVDD – Encourages disc healing, improves nerve function, and supports spinal stability
🖤Arthritis pain – Reduces joint inflammation and increases mobility (especially now its colder)
🖤Seniors – Boosts circulation and energy in tired bodies
🖤Post-op – Speeds healing, reduces scar tissue formation, and helps prevent muscle atrophy
🖤Anxious dogs – Calms the nervous system and promotes deeper relaxation during massage
🖤Muscle strain or injury – Accelerates recovery at a cellular level
🖤Stimulates - helping dogs with neurological conditions (like wobbly back legs or ataxia)
🖤Muscle Fatigue - perfect for dogs who overdo it at the park
🖤lymphatic drainage — to reduce swelling and support detoxification
🖤calming effects — making my treatments even more effective

It’s gentle, non-invasive, and incredibly effective.

I’m so incredibly lucky and thrilled to finally bring this additional service. Keep an eye on my socials and website — I’ll be sharing more about the science, the results, and how it all works ✨

To register your interest and claim your free session, just message me or comment below 🐶🖤

Address

Craigie
Perth, WA

Website

http://hydrohounds.com.au/, https://hydro-hounds.square.site/

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