What is hydrotherapy & why does my pet need to do it?
Hydrotherapy (also known as aquatic therapy) is a physical therapy in water where the water offers resistance and support to the body without putting too much pressure on joints, bones and organs. It is one of the simplest and most effective type of natural therapies perfect for either dogs or cats (yes, cats can swim too!). It is directed at the treatment of chronic conditions, recovering from injuries, pets who suffer from degenerative joint disease and fractures, the amputation of a limb, neurological disorders, pets who have been paralyzed, hip-dysplasia, post-operative recovery, and pre-operative or general fitness. It is especially beneficial for pets who suffer from arthritis due to old age for the warm water helps reduce joint swelling plus old pets move less but they still need exercise!
So, do you think your fur babies might need a Hydrotherapy session? Let's get you started by checking our list of top 5 best hydrotherapy centers in Singapore that will surely help your precious fur babies get back to shape and get fit!
1. RehabVet
RehabVet Centre is Singapore’s first full-fledged animal rehabilitation centre. With their team of well-trained and experienced practitioners, and comprehensive facilities offering the widest range of physical therapy, they aim to provide your pets with complementary support therapies that enable them to live a pain free and good quality of life.
Basic Information:
- Address:
- Contact Details: Telephone: +65 6291 6881
What's App: +65 8798 7554 hello@rehabvet.com
2. Canine Wellness & Rehab Centre
Canine Wellness and Rehab Centre was in service since 2012. It was started with a simple mindset of providing a clean and hygienic indoor hydrotherapy pool for dogs to have fun swimming as well as those who have medical issues and need hydrotherapy treatment.
Hydrotherapy, which is the therapeutic use of water to return and maintain the well-being of your furkids, is delivered predominantly to dogs at their centre, although other animals can benefit from it too. They provide rehabilitation, relaxation and fun sessions for all dogs alike.
Water can be used efficiently for trauma treatment including rehabilitation, as well as to maintain good health and injury prevention. Variation in temperature can aid in healing process in injuries and stimulate the body's inherent healing ability. Water treatment for animals is a well recognised practice and their centre is able to cater for a range of dog needs.
Basic Information:
- Address: 12 Jalan Gelenggang, Sembawang Hills Estate Singapore 578192
- Contact Details: 8816-3366 (WhatsApp Available)/info@caninewellness.com.sg
3. Optimus Animal Rehab
Optimus Animal Rehabilitation started out as a house-call physiotherapy service for but not limited to dogs, cats, rabbits and horses. That is because they believe therapy should be done at where the animal is most comfortable, that is their very own home. They provide non-invasive methods to stimulate the body's healing mechanism and instead of intervening, they simply support the animal's body to heal.
As the name suggests, Optimus Animal Rehabilitation aims to optimise, that is to make the best out of all the animals that come to them. Given a proven track of successful rehabilitation for animals, they are confident and they take pride in the services they provide to their clients.
Basic Information:
- Address: 52 Cassia Cres, Singapore 390051
- Contact Details: 90014430/info@optimusanimalrehab.com
4. Hydro Canine
Hydro Canine is set up with the simplest aspiration to introduce and teach swimming to dogs. A proper introduction builds their confidence and even takes a liking to the water. Contrary to popular belief not all dogs can swim, the wrong method can instill fear and anxiety in them to swimming. At Hydro Canine, they provide a safe, hygienic and controlled environment that is conducive to teaching your dogs how to swim in their BIGGEST and LONGEST heated indoor swimming pool for dogs in Singapore.
About the super-duper friendly husband and wife team hydrotherapists. Many, who knows Dave & Belle well, would jocularly describe them as " the passionate couple who love dogs more than humans!!
Basic Information:
- Address: 154 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427432
- Contact Details: SMS/ Whatsapp to 9119 3819/ info@hydrocanine.com.sg
5. Hydro Paws Plus - Hydrotherapy for Small Animals
Established in 2011, Hydro Paws Plus is a therapy centre that specialises in hydrotherapy for pets — the first of its kind in Singapore. With over nine years of professional experience in rehabilitative and palliative care of small animals, Hydro Paws Plus conducts one-on-one sessions with a certified therapist in a heated therapy pool, which helps soothe sore muscles, relaxes the nervous system, detoxifies the body and reduces inflammation.
Hydro Paws Plus combines the expertise of Anna Tong with state-of-the-art equipment specially built in the United Kingdom to accommodate dogs of all breeds and sizes from a Great Dane to a Chihuahua. The facility focuses solely on hydrotherapy as a means of natural healing, known to treat conditions such as hip dysplasia, arthritis and spinal injuries and post-surgery recovery in canines.
Hydrotherapy is also effective in muscle conditioning, improving agility, weight management and even confidence building. Above all, Hydro Paws Plus promises a paw-sitive experience for all paw pals through fun and stress-free swim time.
Basic Information:
- Address:3 Kalidasa Avenue, Singapore 7893831
- Contact Details: +65 9270 6290
Conclusion
As pet owners, we have the responsibility of making sure that our fur babies, young or old, is in great shape! Make sure we provide what they need especially pets with special conditions. What's spending a bit of money when it assures us that our precious pets get the help that they need to be fit and enjoy life to the fullest?
Feel free to share this with your fellow pet owner who needs this! You can also leave a comment down below about your experiences about hydrotherapy, we would also love to read them!
Rose Hazel San Diego
Hazel loves pets & she has owned cats, dogs, & even hedgehogs! She also fosters cats & dogs in need around her area. With her social media & copywriting background, she gladly shares her knowledge of pets through these articles!
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