CS Hydrotherapy offers a unique pet service for dogs in the Reading area enabling them to increase their fitness.
CS Hydrotherapy offers a new type of treatment for dogs. Whether your dog needs help following an illness or surgery, is suffering the effects of old age, or is one that works, appears at dog shows or races, CS Hydrotherapy can help.
Under the guidance of owner, Caroline Hill, CS Hydrotherapy offers a range of treatments and/or therapy for dogs whose owner wants to help them to maximise their fitness. Caroline is highly qualified and dedicated to the welfare and wellbeing of all dogs under her care. She works in conjunction with local vets and requires that any medical condition is assessed by the client's vet before treatment.
The treatments are made as stress-free for the dog as possible with a constant warm temperature in the pool, life jackets for all sizes of dog and careful monitoring of their health at all times. After each swim, the dog is showered and given a light herbal shampoo and is then towel dried. This also gives Caroline the opportunity to ensure that muscles are relaxed and that the dog is dry and calm.
Each appointment allows 1 hour ensuring an unhurried experience and ample time for evaluation and discussion.
Programmes available at CS Hydrotherapy
Rehabilitation and advanced rehabilitation for dogs that have recently undergone surgery or suffered an injury
The program is individually tailored in conjunction with advice from your vet. These will take place either weekly or fortnightly.
Senior Programmes for older dogs or those suffering with arthritis
This program has been designed to preserve the mobility and fitness starting with an initial course of twice weekly sessions for five weeks followed by a maintenance program.
Obesity
An individual exercise program is combined with a recommended diet by your vet to achieve weight loss. As hydrotherapy is a non-weight bearing exercise you will find that your dog finds exercising easier.
Fitness and Stamina
Whether you show or race your dog or if they work then this pool workout session will enable them to build up both fitness and stamina. It is also suitable as an additional leisure activity for fit dogs with have no injury or medical condition.
Basic Recreational Swimming
If your dog enjoys swimming and the local duck pond is the only available water source then try this program designed for fun and gentle toning.
Spa for older dogs
This program has no exercise as the water is heated to 40°C. It has been designed to increase oxygen levels in the blood and circulation to help reduce swelling and pain.
CS Hydrotherapy carries the following qualifications:
Canine First Aid
Canine Hydrotherapy Diploma (with Merit)
Hydrotherapy Training
Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System and conditions in Hydrotherapy
Pool Water Management
Animal Communications
Canine Sports Science
Canine Biomechanics and Manipulative Treatments
Management of Medical Conditions in Hydrotherapy - ABC Award
First Aid in Animal Care
Canine Body Language
Understanding and Management of Arthriticic Conditions in Hydrotherapy
Canine Craniosacral work - foundation
Practical Physio for Hydrotherapy
Spinal Conditions for the Dog
First Aid for Small Animal - ABC Award
The Principles and Practice of Hydrotherapy - ABC Award
Canine Cruciate & Patella Disease - ABC Award
Canine Hip and Elbow Disease - ABC Award
Management of Clinical Conditions in Hydrotherapy for Small Animal - ABC Award
Anatomy and Physiology for Small Animal - ABC Award
CS Hydrotherapy is now C.H.A and NARCH approved.
All of the above means that you can be sure your dog is always in good hands and will always be well cared for throughout their time at CS Hydrotherapy.
CS Hydrotherapy is open 7 days a week to assist with any questions you may have and to book appointments.
To contact CS Hydrotherapy please call 0118 942 6312 or 07880 744 225 or click the email link at the side of this feature.
Please mention thebestof Reading when contacting CS Hydrotherapy