Hydrotherapy

Revitalise & Renew: Pet Hydrotherapy Services, from Rehabilitation to Agility. Visit us for more information & a tour of hydrotherapy area.

Discover how pet hydrotherapy from Sandy Bay Holistic Veterinary Centre will give your pet a rejuvenating experience. Our hydrotherapy sessions, tailored with over 35 years of devoted experience, provide a special fusion of rehabilitation and fitness in a calm aquatic setting in Sandy Bay, TAS.

Hydrotherapy is a calming and useful method for sessions, from joint health to general well-being. Get more information about the advantages of this therapy approach for your pet by arranging a consultation right now. Set a hydrotherapy appointment with us to help your pet reach greater vigour. The well-being of your pet is our priority.

Hydrotherapy Services for Pets

Hydrotherapy is a low-impact, supportive form of physical therapy. In the hydrotherapy unit, animals can gently exercise while supported by water.

This Helps Them:

Regain Normal Use of Legs After Orthopaedic Surgery

Increase Mobility in Arthritic Joints

If They Are Old and Weak & Find Normal Exercise Painful

Strengthen Muscles, e.g. In Athletic Performance Dogs Like Agility Dogs & Greyhounds

Lose Weight, Along With a Healthy Diet

Improve Neurological Function From Minor Spinal Injury

How Is Hydrotherapy Different to Taking Your Dog for a Swim in the Sea?

Once your pet is inside the unit, the water rises to a pre-set level, and the treadmill starts. Speed and water level are controlled according to your pet’s condition. They can be further supported by floatation devices if needed.

You can stay with your pet during the session and video or photograph them in the water to track their progress.

How is hydrotherapy different from taking your dog swimming in the sea?

Not all dogs like to, or can, swim. Also, swimming mainly exercises the front legs. Swimming in the sea or a lake can give your pet skin, ear, eye, and tummy problems. The hydrotherapy unit is safe and hygienic, and the water is a warm 30ºC. Trained staff knowledgeable about first aid and orthopaedic conditions look after your pet during the session.

Booking In

Discuss hydrotherapy benefits with your regular vet and see if they think it may be suitable. Your vet will then contact us with relevant history notes. If they give us your phone number, we’ll call you. Otherwise, we’ll wait to hear from you.

You’ll need to bring in your pet for an initial consultation so we can come up with a treatment plan. When referred by another vet, this consult fee is discounted by 50%. We keep in touch to let them know how your pet is going with the treatment.

We like to work with other vet clinics to keep pets healthy and happy!