Swimming is the perfect activity for all dogs young or old. It provides a non weight bearing activity that avoids all the stresses and strains of exercising on hard ground
 
Any dog that is suffering from the conditions listed below will benefit from a  controlled swimming activity. It will help to  strengthen muscles without risking further injury.

For post-operative dogs  Hydrotherapy removes the weight loading on the injured limb and will enable the gradual rebuilding of wasted muscle. It reduces the pain and can accelerate recovery after surgery.

Hydrotherapy is also very useful for dogs scheduled to have orthopaedic surgery such as cruciate ligament repair. In such cases it helps to improve muscle tone in the limbs improving post-operative recovery.

Even ageing dogs can benefit from  controlled swimming as the soothing effect of the warm water improves circulation and encourages increased mobility in sore, stiff and arthritic joints.

Hydrotherapy is proven to be beneficial for numerous conditions:

Hip and elbow dysplasia

Spinal injuries and paralysis

Osteochondritis dissecans  (OCD)

Cruciate ligament problems
Post operative muscle regeneration and maintenance

Sprains and breaks

Relief of  pain, swelling, arthritis and stiffness

Obesity and weight management

Improvement of  circulation and joint mobility

Great for general fitness and for when normal exercise is restricted. Good conditioning for agility, racing and working dogs

and

Swimming  just for fun!