Waves Canine Hydrotherapy - Kent

15/09/2025

Did you know? 🐾

Hydrotherapy is very beneficial for dogs with arthritis! The warm water supports their joints, reduces pain, and aids mobility. The water’s hydrostatic pressure increases circulation and decreases inflammation making it a gentle, low-impact way to keep them active and happy!

Myth: “Rest is always the best treatment for arthritic dogs.”

✅ Fact: While short-term rest can help during flare-ups, regular, controlled exercise is essential to maintain joint mobility, muscle strength, and overall quality of life. Too much rest can actually worsen stiffness and pain.

If you're interested in tailored advice for your dog, our Teleguidance service is for you!
https://caninearthritisteleguidance.co.uk

02/09/2025

Meet Tucker! 🐶

At 14 years old, he attends regular hydrotherapy sessions to help manage arthritis. Hydrotherapy provides low-impact exercise that reduces strain on joints and improves mobility. 🐾

In between his swimming reps, Tucker enjoys massages to relax his muscles and support recovery. With regular sessions, dogs like Tucker can maintain their strength and mobility well into their senior years. 🩵

26/08/2025

Did You Know? 🌊🐾

Swimming offers a highly effective form of low-impact exercise for dogs - delivering the cardiovascular benefits of a brisk walk, with significantly less stress on the joints. In fact, just one minute of swimming can provide the same exercise as a one-mile walk.

This makes hydrotherapy an ideal choice for:
✅ Maintaining physical fitness
✅ Supporting joint health and mobility
✅ Burning energy - through a low impact yet intense exercise

Our controlled pool and underwater treadmill sessions are tailored to each dog’s individual needs, whether for general fitness, weight management, or support for an active lifestyle 🩵

19/08/2025

Ziggy’s Story 🩵

Back in March, Ziggy underwent major spinal surgery (C5–C7 dorsal laminectomy) to relieve severe spinal cord compression caused by a C5–C6 intervertebral disc extrusion. Post surgery he remained non-ambulatory tetraparetic, meaning that he was unable to walk and had significant weakness, especially in his forelimbs.

Since then, Ziggy has been attending regular hydrotherapy sessions using our underwater treadmill which is an excellent tool for gait re-education.

As you can see, Ziggy has made phenomenal progress. Today, we’re thrilled to show you how far he’s come - now walking and showing improved proprioception in all four limbs.

This is why we do what we do. Go Ziggy! 🤩