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Hydrotherapy is a part of alternative medicine (particularly naturopathy), occupational therapy and physiotherapy that involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment.  Hydrotherapy encompasses a broad range of approaches and therapeutic methods that take advantage of the physical properties of water, such as temperature and pressure, to stimulate blood circulation and treat the symptoms of certain conditions. But it is not exclusively reserved for humans. Hydrotherapy has become a popular way to treat animals, particularly because it is a low impact exercise on the joints and great for weight loss. Think of it as water aerobics for animals.  My Rottweiler Kygo, started his hydrotherapy journey almost two years ago when he was limping. He was walking uncomfortably and was being treated by an animal physiotherapist. His exercise routine was significantly reduced while he was healing and she recommended hydrotherapy as a form of exercise and for rehabilitation.  Kyg...

In February last year, Kygo injured his leg and was limping quite badly. We took him to the Vet and they advised that we have him X-rayed, as Rottweilers are prone to hip dysplasia.  We were relieved that it wasn’t hip dysplasia, but the X-ray revealed that Kygo had some thickening of the bone on his right elbow. We suspect it was due to a previous injury where Kygo was bitten by another dog on that spot. The recommended treatment for his limp was anti-inflammatories and rest. But we could see Kygo was walking uncomfortably. We were at our local park when I chatted to a neighbour whose car is branded with Southern Edge Veterinary Physiotherapy’s details. She told me her daughter, Gill, is an animal physiotherapist. I made an appointment and Gill came to our house for a consultation. Gill giving Kygo laser therapy I was amazed at her patience as she meticulously examined Kygo’s entire body, including his toes and legs. She picked up that his back was tight because he was overcompens...