Choice Hydrotherapy

07/11/2025

Having spoken to a few people today about fireworks and mentioned some helpful odds and ends, this image demonstrates how to tie the Ttouch half body wrap. It does the same thing as a thundershirt but you can use a scarf or a piece of bandage. Cheaper and probably closer to hand.

Worth mentioning we don't tie it too tight or you'll either have the opposite effect or it'll be way too effective! 👀😬

My biggest piece of advice? Don't pretend they aren't happening. If they need snuggles then crack on and snuggle them. You should be their number one safe place. Pretending it isn't happening must make them feel like they're losing their minds! Don't panic by any means but maintain a calm, reassuring, sense of normality when they lose track of their senses and need grounding.

Other management tips are ⤵️

🎆 Happy Hoodies - We use these for the hair dryers and they're fab for dampening noise. If your dog is used to having a weird sleeve on their head (when they're with us for example 👀) Then go for it. If they're not then they need careful introduction before any sustained wearing of them!

🎆 A safe space like a crate or a better insulated room (bathrooms with no windows are popular.) Pad it out with a comfy bed and if possible cover it over for extra sound insulation and feelings of safety. I don't recommend trapping them anywhere but making sure they have options and they're comfy where they choose to hide is fab.

🎆 Get all the exercise you can in before it gets scary or dark outside. They'll be anticipating it if it's dark so just not worth the association.

🎆 Enrichment puzzles, frozen treats, lick mats, safe chews, safely destroyable cardboard and snuffle games. All great distractions and lovely and calming. Make their tea last as long as you can! Keep them busy.

🎆 Classic FM - Pet Classics. Not everyone's bag but it can really work miracles! Close the blinds and get any kind of music playing to mute the noise from outside.

🎆 There are loads of supplements you can try including, pet remedy and skullcap and valerian. But remember if you really struggle you can always speak to your vets about getting medications to help when there are planned events you need support through! It won't hurt them and you'll all rest so much easier!

Good luck out there ❤️ x

07/11/2025

Fireworks.

Whilst we are blessed that Kahli doesn't seem to mind them. A lot of clients dogs get in such a state because of them.

I really dislike fireworks. Personally I've never been a fan of the noise. Add to this the disruption to clients treatment plans because of them and the fact they stop my businesses being able to function normally. They're really quite a nuisance.

They're never just "one night of the year" as many like to try to state.

So with this in mind. Our usual working hours are being mucked around. I can only apologise. We have to make sure patients feel safe not only in our building but also on the way too and from it. To do this we may have to reschedule appointments that fall too late in the day on Fridays and Saturdays for the next couple of weeks. We can't predict them and when they go off they are horrendous around the Hadley area.

I would also add that if your dog is terrified and has a rough evening of it then they may not do too well at hydro. And also if you have to sedate your dog they need to have the day off after to recover and shouldn't be coming swimming with any sedative still in their system. Let us know if you're concerned please. 🙏🏼 We won't be expecting much of them if they don't seem themselves and we will turn patients away if we're concerned about medication risks.

I'll post a video from a few years back later on to provide more context as to why my usually calm self is on here declaring my hate for something 😂

Thanks as usual! Bryony x

04/11/2025

I know I don't post much at the moment but I had a peruse through my photos and I have to tell everyone how cute Opie is 😍

I'm obsessed. He was in today. He lets me carry him around and thinks it's the best thing ever. Gets on with his hydro like a star and then does the goodest boys work and shouts at the post man on our behalf.

Thanks Opes. Appreciate you tiny friend 🥹🥰 x

27/10/2025

Human priority of the day - accounts

Canine priority of the day - eat grass

Good prioritisation all round I'd say 😂

11/10/2025

This is a great post. I often say it's important to understand that pain can mean discomfort.

It's maybe not as scary but it is more widespread than most realise.

We've all experienced discomfort and there's no way limping isn't a sign of that. If a dog is limping we need to be seeing a vet and getting actions in place to make sure they're comfy and safeguard their long term health.

We can be a part of that process with a vets referral but you definitely need them comfy before we attempt manual therapies or exercise like swimming. We can't solve it all on our own.

If your pet is limping, we can help! Speak to your vet about referring to MSK vets for a consultation to understand why your pet is lame.
In less than an hour you will have answers. To find out more about what happens the visit our website mskvets.co.uk

03/10/2025

JB would like to inform everyone it's nearly Halloween. 🎃

Adorable 🥰 Very soft mouthed Labrador as per the legends. No harm came to the tiny pumpkin even though he carried it around the centre wagging his tail!

Couldn't steal a shoe today. This will have to do.

Yes I am a Halloween person so everyone now has to suffer an entire month of excitable Bryony. Sorry 😂

29/09/2025

Not much gets me mentioning the C word before Halloween has even happened. 😂 Our customers absolutely smashed this last year and so many dogs in rescue got Christmas presents because of you all!

Let's go again guys 🎉💪🏼 Any donations of boxes or things to go into boxes can be dropped with us at grooming or hydro for Cheryl and her fabulous team to collect.

Can't wait to attempt to fit everything in Shropshire Canines car and have to make multiple trips all over again. 😂 xx

After last year’s incredible response to our Christmas appeal, we are doing it allllll over again!!!

If you’d like to put some bits together for the more smaller, lesser known dog rescues in Shropshire (and a few beyond) we can collect & deliver on time for Christmas 🎄

We will be confirming drop off points too so stay tuned 😍

Let’s get these homeless dogs tails wagging!

19/09/2025

We had another gorgeous visitor yesterday.

Quest. 😍

His big sister Luna has been having hydro to keep her in top condition for her fantastic agility career. We've been hearing all about this young man and it was so brilliant to finally meet him yesterday.

Whilst Charlie was treating Luna myself and Quest went for a sniff around outside. This entailed him showing me every gate and door in the vicinity and being very confused that none of the neighbouring units wanted to come and be his friends also. 😂

I might have a soft spot for a collie brain 😅 One very clever and very well socialised boy. I hope he comes with his sister more often! 😍

18/09/2025

Our sweet JB arrived early today. One very organised dog Mum. I couldn't resist snapping his photo while he waited for his session

Staring wistfully at the hydro room door while he waits patiently for his turn to swim. 🥹

Not a bad way to be greeted when you start work! Love this boy. 😍

17/09/2025

How handsome is Chester! 😱🥹🥰 He's mostly focused on his cheese but I managed to get a nice picture of him on a rest.

Working hard at rehabing after his cruciate repair. Definitely earning the Primula today!

Nobody mind me sneaking into work on my Admin day to treat a couple of dogs and help with the cleaning. In my happy place!