During the winter months, the drop in temperature can cause serious inflammatory flare-ups in arthritic joints causing more pain and stiffness. Hydrotherapy is a great way of helping dogs with chronic conditions such as arthritis over the winter months.  It can help build and maintain muscle mass and improve the range of motion of joints...Continue Reading

Our hydrotherapists have enjoyed a wonderful start to the use of the water treadmill at our new Isabelle Vets L’Islet. Poppy and Scoczek photographed here enjoyed the warm water and support of Katie and Charlie even on their first session. The first hydrotherapy session allows time for a discussion of what to expect and a...Continue Reading

    Hydrotherapy is the use of water to provide treatment to a patient and has been used to treat people for thousands of years. In recent years the benefits have been transferred to animals by using a variety of facilities from power-showers to swimming pools to more recently, treadmills. The short-term benefits of hydrotherapy...Continue Reading