Fido Hydro

24/12/2025

🎄 FIDO HYDRO – CHRISTMAS 2025 🎄

As this year comes to a close, my heart is full. ❤️

To every beautiful human who has walked through the doors of Fido Hydro — thank you. ❤️
Your trust, your kindness, and your love for your dogs have meant more than you will ever know. ❤️
Because of you, I’ve been able to honour a promise I made to my boy Link: to help as many dogs and their humans as possible. ❤️
Every wagging tail, every small victory, every moment of connection has been part of that promise. I’m endlessly grateful. ❤️

As we welcome 2026, I hope the year ahead brings you rest, joy, health, and the kind of simple, wholehearted happiness our dogs teach us every day. ❤️

✨ When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
Take naps. Stretch before rising. Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you’re not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
— Author Unknown ✨

Thank you for being part of this journey and the FIDO HYDRO family. Link would be proud. I know I am.

❤️🐶✌️☺️✨

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15/12/2025

Please help find if you are travelling out this way ❤️🐶🙏🏻

08/12/2025

Seven cancellations last week with three of these patients all needing emergency medical care for kidney, liver and pancreas issues. All share the same symptoms - off their food + fed dry kibble. I can and will continue to keep saying the same advice - If you truly love your pets stop feeding them highly processed food. Start feeding them a variety of fresh species appropriate diets and watch their bodies heal naturally. It’s not rocket science ❤️

Feeding your dog minimally processed, balanced foods instead of ultra-processed options like dry kibble may help them live longer and healthier lives.

A year-long study by The Farmer's Dog compared senior dogs eating fresh, minimally processed food to dogs eating standard extruded kibble. Researchers found that because kibble is cooked and dried under high heat and pressure (extrusion), it produces high levels of harmful compounds called AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products) which are linked to accelerated aging. Minimally processed foods, by contrast, contain far fewer AGEs.

Dr. David Turner, a world-renowned AGE scientist, explains: “Research shows that feeding ultra-processed pet food high in AGEs speeds up aging in dogs and cats.”

AGEs can accelerate organ aging, one reason kidney failure is common in cats, and may even promote cancer growth in pets. A recent long-term study published in Nature Medicine confirmed that food processing itself-not just nutrient content, affects body weight and overall health, highlighting the hidden risks of ultra-processed diets.

21/11/2025

Did you know that Sicilian cooks gradually modified the sherbet recipe over time, to give birth to the earliest form of gelato? With temperatures much improved this weekend, getting out to grab the perfect weekend treat sounds like the best way to reward yourself for a busy working week! Why be disappointed when you can guarantee the best! Say hi from me to Luigi of Luigi's Gelato at Ballarat’s Farmers Markets Saturday and Daylesford Markets on Sunday! 💛😋🍦

21/11/2025

HAPPY FRIDAY ❤️🐶

Jimmy wishes you all a lovely relaxing weekend!
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09/11/2025

‼️AN URGENT CALL OUT FOR FOSTER CARERS‼️

Can you help these precious souls?

The blankness and sadness in their eyes says it all…look at the conditions they have been living in💔💔💔

Tina from Greyhound Safety Net went to see these 12 precious angels yesterday. Tina wants so desperately to help them but needs loving foster homes for them to go to.

If you have been thinking of opening your hearts and home to a precious houndie in need - NOW IS THE TIME TO REACH OUT🙏 PLEASE CALL Tina on 0401 158 183 or head to the Greyhound Safety Net website (foster carer registration) to change the life of one of these precious angels.

FOSTERING - being the “bridge” to a houndie’s Happiest Ever After by nurturing them - caring for them - showing them how to live with a family - is the most rewarding experience - “Every greyhound taken into foster care is a dog saved, and every greyhound adopted makes room to save another” 🙏❤️‍🩹

From the GSN website -

What costs are involved?

We supply dry food, a warm coat, collar, lead and muzzle and ask you to provide bowls, some wet food and bedding (maybe just a folded old quilt). The dogs come completely vet-worked and if further veterinary attention is required, we provide that at our trusted regular vets at Sandown Veterinary Clinic.

PLEASE, PLEASE REACH OUT IF YOU CAN HELP🙏🙏🙏

06/11/2025

FRIDAY FUNNY: ROMEO & JULIET, DACHSHUND EDITION 🛁 🤣

“What’s a dachshund’s favorite Shakespeare play?” “Much Ado About Mutt-ing!” 🎭

Long on drama, short on legs — and always ready for a spa day at FIDO HYDRO. 💦🛀

Romeo and Juliet wish everyone a wonderful weekend! ❤️🐶🐶

30/10/2025

🎃🐾 Happy Howl-o-ween from FIDO HYDRO! 🐾🎃

Yay it’s Friday! It’s Wizard of Paws
conjuring up healing spells for all our spooky patient squad today, helping them splash through spooky swirls! Hydrotherapy magic at its finest 💦🎩

💬 “Why did the ghost dog skip swim class?” “Because he couldn’t handle the boo-yancy!” 👻💦🐾

Whether you’re a werewoof, a barkula, or just a good ghoul, we hope your Halloween is full of treats, tail wags, and terrifyingly good health! 👻

Wishing all our furry friends and their humans a safe, silly, and spine-tingling Halloween weekend!
Stay pawsitive and spooky, Ballarat!
🧡🕸️🎃🧡

29/10/2025

🚫 HEAD HALTERS: Hidden Harm 🚫

Head halters may offer control, but they come at a cost — physically, emotionally, and behaviorally. If your dog resists wearing one, they’re not being stubborn — they’re in distress.

⚠️ Head halters don’t teach leash manners. They’re a management tool, not a training solution. Over time, they become a crutch, suppressing behavior rather than shaping it.

🧠 Emotional Fallout:
• Chronic stress and anxiety from constant discomfort
• Conditioned fear responses toward walks, training, or even you
• Learned helplessness — dogs stop expressing distress
• Reduced social engagement due to vagus nerve pressure
• Suppressed learning from fear-based inhibition

💥 Physical Risks:
• Nasal trauma and facial nerve compression
• Cervical spine injuries from leash corrections
• Increased eye pressure and potential vision issues
• Jaw misalignment, TMJ pain, and swallowing difficulties
• Muscle tension, postural imbalance, and soft tissue inflammation

📌 No training tool should be lifelong. If your dog shows signs of fear, pain, or resistance, it’s time to rethink your approach.

Let’s move away from tools that hurt and toward methods that heal.
Train with empathy.
Train with science.
Train with respect. ❤️🐶

Sources: Vetstreet, The Dog Clinic, Suzanne Clothier, Wizard of Paws, White Tiger Natural Medicine

29/10/2025

🌿✨DIGESTIVE SUPPORT - DOES YOUR PET NEED A RESET? ✨🌿

If your dog or cat is experiencing:
• Digestive upset - vomiting regurgitating
• Poor nutrient absorption - rapid weight loss
• Irregular bowel movements - diarrhoea consolation
• On medications long-term including antibiotics
• Stress-related tummy issues
• Chronic GI sensitivity …then it might be time for a gut reset or daily digestive support!! 💜

Ballarat, we offer natural powerful solutions supported by scientific studies which show they will help your pet feel better from the inside out! 💜🫶🌿

💜 DIGESTIVE RESET
Many animals suffer from GI issues, weight loss, diarrhoea, vomiting and are needing a fresh start — especially after illness, antibiotics, or dietary changes. This product is ideal to be used as part of a long-term in-feed strategy to maintain gut and immune health. This formula includes:
• Digestive enzymes for better food breakdown
• Soothing herbs for gut healing
• Pre & probiotics to repopulate beneficial microbes
▶️ Great for short-term use or as a seasonal reset to restore balance and vitality.

💜 DIGESTIVE CARE
Perfect for ongoing maintenance and gentle daily support. This blend of herbs, vitamins, and probiotics helps:
• Soothe the gut lining
• Improve digestion & absorption
• Support immune function
• Promote regular bowel movements • Increase microbiome diversity
▶️ Recommended for dogs and cats as a long-term digestive wellness tool.

📍 Check out all our product available now at FIDO HYDRO Ballarat — [online store link in bio]
Let’s help your pets thrive from the inside out 💜🐶

28/10/2025

🌿 GUT HEALTH = WHOLE BODY HEALTH 🌿

Did you know that your pet’s gut is the command center for their immune system, mood, and overall vitality?

When the gut is out of balance, everything from digestion to behavior can be affected. That’s why supporting your pet’s microbiome isn’t just important — it’s essential.

🦠 At FIDO HYDRO Ballarat, we’re proud to offer two powerhouse probiotic options to help your pets thrive:

💜 SB – Saccharomyces boulardii A beneficial yeast-based probiotic that’s especially effective during times of digestive upset, antibiotic use, or stress. Unlike bacteria-based probiotics, SB is a yeast — meaning it’s more resilient and can help restore balance fast.
• 20 billion CFU per capsule
• Ideal for dogs and cats
• Supports gut flora, immunity & recovery

💜 MULTI STRAIN PROBIOTIC A broad-spectrum blend of 7 probiotic strains to support gut lining, immune health, and even mood regulation.
• Improves intestinal barrier function • Reduces inflammation & LPS load
• Supports emotional balance and resilience
• Great for daily wellness or recovery support

✨ Why it matters: A healthy gut = better digestion, stronger immunity, calmer behavior, and a happier, more vibrant pet.

📍 Available now at FIDO HYDRO Ballarat — [link in bio]

Let’s get those tails wagging from the inside out! 💜🐶🌿✅