Hydrotherapy is a excellent non weight bearing environment in which to help your much loved dog lose weight. Hydrotherapy and cutting back on your dog’s food intake will give your pup a few extra years of life.
If you are swimming your dog for fun do not automatically increase his/her food intake! It is best to monitor your dog’s weight, if he/she is losing a bit of weight but adding muscle and looks good all is well.
Remember you should be able to feel your dog’s ribs by lightly running your hand over them and you should be able to visibly see his/her waist. Even a couple of extra pounds can put undue stress on your dog’s joints causing a change in gait which in turn can cause pain. The trickle down effect is your dog not wanting to exercise as much which in turn will cause weight gain. The money you spend on hydrotherapy will be wasted by allowing your dog to gain weight. Plus, your dog will be losing out as well due to the burden of the extra weight he/she is carrying around!








