Swim Therapy
Swim therapy is done with the main objective of increasing muscle mass, circulation and range of motion. It also helps the dog lose weight (burn them fats!) and improve coordination. Many dogs recovering from spinal injuries or stroke greatly benefit from swim therapy.
We can teach you how to swim your small dogs safely in an inflatable/collapsible pool in your home provided your pet is able to do. Or we could also help to swim them at your home.
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Swimming is great for dogs (four-legged) just as it is for humans (two-legged)!
Here are just some of the benefits of swim therapy for our pals:
Great Exercise for Muscles
There is no better way to exercise to ensure strong muscles than swimming. With the resistance from the water, the muscles have to work harder to keep the dog floating and moving. For many elderly dogs that have difficulty getting up and are losing muscle mass in their legs from lying down too much, swimming is an excellent way for them to put those muscles back to work. Senior dogs gain increased mobility and strength just by swimming. Plus it is fun too!
Low Impact Exercise
Many older dogs have arthritis and find walking difficult. Swimming is a low impact exercise so their joints aren’t going to hurt as much as if they had a walk/run. And with the above benefit of muscle mass growth without hurting the joint, the muscles can help to support the loose joint which in turn reduces the instability and pain in the knees and hips. Yay!
Weight Loss
Yay! Swimming is the perfect way to burn those calories quickly if your dog is on the, well, more rotund side of the scale. It is a fun exercise and if done consistently, can help your dog back to ideal weight status which is fantastic for its overall health!
Helps Neurological Issues
Some dogs who had neurological issues (like seizures) and have difficulty moving can relearn how to move through swimming. Swimming will have them in an upright position in the water and with stimulation of the legs and nerves, they may regain the ability to move correctly again.
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30 mins swim session - $45
Lesson on how to swim your own small dog safely - $60
Swim sessions can only be conducted in a pool at your home. This works well for smaller dogs that can use an inflatable/collapsible pool.
For larger dogs, unless you have a swimming pool large enough for it, we recommend swimming at one of the many other hydrotherapy centres in Singapore.