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Warm Water Swimming for Canines

By Sandy Hodges When dogs lose their ability to walk
Warm water swimming has been a ben- due to illness or injury, the weightless-
eficial fitness choice for humans suffering ness experienced during swimming can
from disabilities and pain due to injury and give them the freedom to move freely
arthritis for some time. I am pleased that and restore their confidence. Watching a
this form of exercise is becoming a main- disabled dog swim with exhilaration after
stream option for our canine companions. a toy is a beautiful thing.
Swimming is an ideal form of exercise A referral from your veterinarian is
for chronic conditions, pre-operative required. That form is located on my
conditioning, post-operative recovery, website.
obesity, athletic conditioning and general
fitness in dogs. For dogs who have diffi- Sandy Hodges is a certified k9 hydro-
culty weight bearing due to illness, injury therapist, certified k9 massage therapist and
or obesity, swimming is an excellent way certified pool and spa operator. She is the
for them to use their muscles without put- owner of K9 Waves.
ting stress on damaged or weak muscles or Tracey Andrews, k9 Aquatic Practitioner,
painful joints. The warm water promotes works at K9 Waves as an Independent Con-
circulation to an injured area while at the tractor
same time increasing muscle and joint
flexibility. Swimming also provides an
excellent cardiovascular workout. Water
creates resistance which limits the rate at
which a dog’s limbs can move through the
water. Due to this resistance, a five-minute
workout may be equivalent to running five
miles on land. In addition to providing Sandy Hodges, Certified K9 Aquatic Practitioner
Canine Hydrotherapy

numerous physical benefits, swimming 7637 Production Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45237

Sandy Hodges, Certified K9 Hydrotherapist
can also provide emotional benefits. I have 7637 Production Dr., Cincinnati

513-314-0685
worked with many shelter dogs who have 513-314-0685

gained confidence and trust after embark- www.k9waves.abmp.com

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ing on a swim program.
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