Lancashire Canine Hydrotherapy

Lancashire Canine Hydrotherapy Vet referral only. Physio, laser and nutrition advice also available 🐾

CHA accredited centre and an Award Winning, L4 qualified Hydrotherapist with 9 years experience offering underwater treadmill sessions for rehabilitation & maintenance.

Buddy 🐾💙 Buddy is our second cockerpoo as a recent new dog, with whom he shares the name, and he comes referred from t...
29/03/2026

Buddy 🐾💙 Buddy is our second cockerpoo as a recent new dog, with whom he shares the name, and he comes referred from the same vet with the same condition - a coincidence but so positive to see the amazing Bury Vets for Pets advising owners and guiding them towards hydrotherapy as a supportive and beneficial therapy 🐾

Buddy has not had cruciate surgery due to a couple of factors, instead his partial tear is to be managed conservatively with UWTM sessions whilst he heals and rebuilds his muscle 🐾

Every dog is individual and treatment plans are always appropriate for the needs of the dog which is why hydrotherapists play an important role within the Interdisciplinary Team working alongside Vets and Physiotherapists 🐾

Buddy is a character and he likes to "chat" throughout his session (certainly wakes me and Amy up at 8am on a Friday morning 🤣). We struggled to get a photo where he isn't telling us about his latest adventure 🐾💙

Dexter 💙🐾 Just look at him - he is the most handsome boy, and epitomises what a golden retriever is - happy, friendly, l...
29/03/2026

Dexter 💙🐾 Just look at him - he is the most handsome boy, and epitomises what a golden retriever is - happy, friendly, loving and hairy 🤣

Dexter is 12 and a half years old, and very apt given my previous post to share his introduction today as Dexter is starting to struggle with age related challenges including osteoarthritis 🐾

His wonderful owner is very experienced with this breed and has been ensuring Dexter gets all of the support he needs as he gets older. He has had physio sessions and now begins his hydrotherapy journey with

Hydrotherapy for dogs like Dexter with osteoarthritis provides low pact exercise using the buoyancy of the water to reduce weight bearing and stress on painful joints, easing movement and pain. The warm water (therapeutic benefit is between 28 and 32°c) improves circulation, reduces stiffness and increases joint flexibility. It will also help to support muscle tone, improving range of movement within the joint and therefore improve mobility 🐾

And in addition to this, hydrotherapy sessions provide mental stimulation which is especially beneficial to dogs who are unable to exercise due to injury, age or restrictions 🐾💙

I am very pleased to be able to share that I have extended my knowledge by completing CAM Advocate Level 2 with Canine A...
29/03/2026

I am very pleased to be able to share that I have extended my knowledge by completing CAM Advocate Level 2 with Canine Arthritis Management over the weekend 🐾💙

Osteoarthritis affects 80% of dogs over the age of 8 (in fact the reality may be even higher which is really scary) and potentially up to 35% of dogs of all ages. It is a condition I see regularly in the Centre and is the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs.

It isn't just older dogs, but old age is a factor - and whilst old age is not a disease, it must be managed and as the owner of an elderly dog I really do understand the challenges faced when our dogs start to slow down or show signs of the condition. Often the hardest problem is recognising it as dogs are often so stoic and good at hiding pain 🐾💙

If you would like to know more, follow Canine Arthritis Management or ask me for more information at your next session so we can learn how to get 🐾💙

There will be a 2% price increase from 1st May 2026 🐾All hydrotherapy session prices will go up by £1 - this is to ensur...
29/03/2026

There will be a 2% price increase from 1st May 2026 🐾

All hydrotherapy session prices will go up by £1 - this is to ensure that I can continue to deliver the very highest standard of care 🐾

I am very grateful for your continued support 🐾

If you have any questions please get in touch - thank you, Jen 🐾💙

ACCREDITATION Let's talk about accreditation. What is it and what does it mean? Canine hydrotherapy is an unregulated in...
25/03/2026

ACCREDITATION

Let's talk about accreditation. What is it and what does it mean? Canine hydrotherapy is an unregulated industry, which basically means anyone can buy a pool or a treadmill and call themselves a hydrotherapist. Worrying? Yes absolutely. Reality? Yes absolutely.

There are several organisations who do however actively participate in the governance of canine hydrotherapy. One of these is the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA). There is also NARCH (National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists) and IRVAP (Institute of Registered Veterinary & Animal Physiotherapists). Being a member of one of these governing bodies means you are reassured that the Centre you take your dog to will maintain certain standards such as water cleanliness, external bacteria testing and the safe and correct use of chemicals. Additionally, equipment will be in good working order, well maintained and used in a safe environment.

Most importantly however is that your hydrotherapist will be qualified to a minimum Level 3, and will complete a number of hours of CPD (continued professional development) every year. Some governing bodies will also require a hydrotherapist using an aquatic underwater treadmill to be qualified to Level 4.

Does your Centre adhere to all of these standards? As owners it is essential that we advocate for our dogs. Vets will not refer to a Centre that isn't accredited - that in itself is very reassuring.

Getting a Centre to the standards required to become accredited (and keeping it there) takes time, investment, hard work and of course this costs money. These are all factors that are included in the price of your session. If a hydrotherapy session is cheap there's a reason why! My session price is appropriate and in line with the national average for hydrotherapy in the UK. I'm not going to discount a session to "win business" or as a gimic. You get what you pay for.

Next time you take your dog for a hydrotherapy session ask your therapist what their qualifications are, where they trained and who they are accredited with. Your dog deserves the very best in treatment standards and your hydrotherapist will be happy to share all of this with you 🐾💙

Jen Edlington
CHA Member and CHA Accredited Centre
Level 3 Small Animal Hydrotherapy - Hawksmoor Hydrotherapy Training (Warwickshire) 2017
Level 4 Advanced Aquatic Treadmill - Canine Therapies (Preston) 2023

National Puppy Day 🐾💙 Share your puppy pics in the comments. This is our CEO Oliver on his gotcha day, he would have bee...
23/03/2026

National Puppy Day 🐾💙 Share your puppy pics in the comments. This is our CEO Oliver on his gotcha day, he would have been about 9 weeks old 🐾💙

Bobby 🐾🌈 has sadly gone over the Bridge to join so many of our much loved and missed LCH dogs. Bobby was the loveliest b...
22/03/2026

Bobby 🐾🌈 has sadly gone over the Bridge to join so many of our much loved and missed LCH dogs. Bobby was the loveliest boy, and had been having sessions for just under a year to help manage age related challenges including osteoarthritis. He also had laser and physiotherapy - giving him all of the support he needed as he got older. Such a special little dog, he leaves behind his sister Lucy who will be a welcome distraction for their lovely owner 🌈🐾

Our wonderful CEO has had a tough week (and I'll be honest, so have I). So the amazing Jo from JW Physiotherapy came ove...
20/03/2026

Our wonderful CEO has had a tough week (and I'll be honest, so have I). So the amazing Jo from JW Physiotherapy came over specially to see him this morning and did him some laser, gentle massage (he doesn't have much muscle anymore) and some T Touch therapy 🐾💙

As you can see he was very relaxed during his session - thank you Jo 🥰🐾💙

Graduation Day 🎓 for Rolo 🐾💙 Rolo has made a remarkable recovery from spinal surgery and today he has been signed off. I...
19/03/2026

Graduation Day 🎓 for Rolo 🐾💙 Rolo has made a remarkable recovery from spinal surgery and today he has been signed off. It has been a tough 12 months for his lovely family and I've been privileged to have treated Rolo throughout this - thank you so much for the card and beautiful flowers 💐 And also for the chocolates for Emma and Amy - so very kind and thoughtful 🐾💙

After some confusion today I would like to clarify my cancellation policy. I ask for 24 hours notice to cancel or change...
18/03/2026

After some confusion today I would like to clarify my cancellation policy. I ask for 24 hours notice to cancel or change an appointment otherwise the session is payable. I think this is reasonable. However IF you contact me 90 mins before your appointment time to advise me that your dog is unwell and ask if you should bring him/her to their session I am very likely to say no. Why?

1) I am not a vet, I have no idea what is wrong with your dog so cannot possibly advise other than to cancel.

2) I have a duty of care to your dog (first and absolutely foremost) so will advise in their best interest and wellbeing.

3) If whatever is wrong with your dog is contagious I also have a duty of care to other dogs that I treat.

IF I ADVISE YOU NOT TO ATTEND THIS DOES NOT CONSTRUE AS ME CANCELLING YOUR DOGS SESSION

Less than 24 hours notice will mean the session is payable. Whether you cancel or I advise not to attend. Again why?

1) If every dog who is unwell doesn't pay for their session I will never actually get paid for my time so my business will close.

2) If I went ahead with your session as I didn't want to lose money this puts your dog at risk and is against my professional ethics.

3) I am a small business and I have to protect my income.

IF this is something you are uncomfortable with or you don't agree with let's have a chat. There will always be times when I use my discretion regarding cancellation charges but that is up to me.

I am fair, I am kind but I have to be paid for my time.

Now if of course I have to cancel your session because I am unable to work that day - then you will not be charged and your session will be rearranged. I have a 16 year old dog and this may happen due to my responsibility to him. My own dog will always be my priority. Again if you think this is unreasonable let's have a chat.

My T&C's are clearly detailed on my website and every client is given a copy at their assessment.

Thank you, Jen 💙🐾

Alan 🐾💙 I never thought we would get another labrador called Alan joining team but here he is! Alan is a beautiful 9 y...
16/03/2026

Alan 🐾💙 I never thought we would get another labrador called Alan joining team but here he is!

Alan is a beautiful 9 year old fox red and he has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in his elbows, with his right being the worst 🐾

He was a little bit nervous at his first visit, but session number 2 saw him bounding onto to the treadmill ready for his snacky snacks 🐾

Patience, care and a calm environment is often all it takes to turn a worried dog into a happy and confident one - and that's before the benefits of hydrotherapy start to kick in! I look forward to helping Alan to be more comfortable on his walks 🐾💙

Happy Mothers Day to all of the dog mums 💙❤️🐾Hope you got spoiled by your woofles - Oliver got me a card, some flowers a...
15/03/2026

Happy Mothers Day to all of the dog mums 💙❤️🐾

Hope you got spoiled by your woofles - Oliver got me a card, some flowers and some pistachio lindor. He's a clever boy - I'm just hoping he didn't expense it on the business, he is the CEO 🤣🤣🤣

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Unit 5, Connect 56 Business Park, 480 Manchester Road
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BL99NY

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Tuesday 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 8am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

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