Lancashire Canine Hydrotherapy

07/05/2026

Missed every single day 🌈🐾💙

02/05/2026

01/05/2026

UPCOMING HOLIDAYS.... I will be taking two weeks off during July, and tagging on an extra day to attend my step daughters Graduation 🎓

I don't use cover hydrotherapists, because in previous years working in another Centre, when I have taken time off most of my clients have preferred to wait rather than have their dog see someone they don't know. This is a real compliment but it does make taking time off quite tricky. Especially when it is two weeks. I rarely take this long off, in fact I've not taken such a long break since I began working full time in this industry nearly 10 years ago - so I think I've earned it 🤓

It's not ideal for your dog to have too long a break in their therapy, so I will do my best to minimise disruption. This does therefore mean I won't start any new dogs much after the middle of June to ensure they get 4 - 6 weeks of consistent treatment 🐾

Thank you as always for keeping me so busy doing something I love 💙

29/04/2026

I received a delivery today, a gorgeous little rose bush, and a card with the most lovely and thoughtful message - but no name!

So thank you to whoever sent this to me, I've brought it home and will plant it in my garden in Olivers little corner (he loved hiding behind a planter after digging himself a little patch in the stones) 🐾❤️

I also think I'm going to immediately change my name to the name on the address - Jen Woofly has a nice ring to it 🥰🐾

29/04/2026

Bobby 💙🐾 Bobby is a new addition to our cockerpoo gang, and joins us after a referral to treat suspected IVDD (intervertebral disc disease) 🐾

IVDD is a condition caused by the degeneration and hardening of the spinal "shock-absorbing" discs, leading them to bulge (protrusion) or in some cases burst (extrusion) into the spinal cord. This can then lead to paralysis in the most severe cases and will often require surgery to remove the debris and release pressure from around the spinal cord 🐾

Bobby has not had either of these happen to him, his is a suspected case and so at the moment the vet has suggested conservative management. This means a number of things, hydrotherapy being one of them but also very important are changes to environment and lifestyle, especially weight management. Bobby is not overweight, he is just right but I see many cases of IVDD in my clinic where the dog is overnight and this is a high risk factor. Jumping on and off furniture and slippery floors are also red flags! 🐾

Bobby is a lovely boy and has settled well into his sessions which are in place to help to strengthen and tone his muscles. This strong posture and frame will give his spine good support to try and reduce the chances of any further issues 🐾💙

25/04/2026

Penny ❤️🐾 And she is about the size of a penny! The smallest dog I have ever treated at just 2.85kg, what she lacks in size she makes up for in personality 🥳

Penny is a maltipoo .pup.maltipoo and she has been diagnosed with bilateral luxating patellas 🐾 She has begun her hydrotherapy journey following treatment with JW Physiotherapy and she is rocking her sessions with a level of sass I haven't seen for a good while 🐾

Pocket rocket, food motivated and owning the treadmill, I'm excited to see how Penny benefits from supported and targeted movement to help build muscle and strengthen her hindlimbs to stop those pesky kneecaps from doing things they shouldn't ❤️🐾

25/04/2026

I don't really know what to say other than thank you 💙

The last 2 weeks have been so hard without my little Oliver and there is a long way to go. I have been overwhelmed with the kindness shown from my amazing clients both current and past (some slightly stalker ish and finding my home address 🤣🤣 @ Faye I'm talking to you) 😘

Cards, flowers, cakes, chocolate, plants, photo frames, bracelets, candles, charms, wine, charity donations and lots and lots of hugs 😊

I really do feel so lucky to have such amazing and supportive clients. I have laughed and cried talking about Oliver and it has been the best therapy I could have imagined. You really are all the best so thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

I have also had lots of questions about how Oliver went to sleep and it's a subject I'm going to address another time as I feel it is very important that owners know they have options when it comes to end of life care. If you would like to know more then ask me when you see me. It is a tabboo subject but needs to be talked about and I will have that conversation with any owner that wants to talk 🌈

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend in the sunshine, give your dogs an extra big squeeze from me. I'm in the garden having a glass of wine and smiling because I was blessed to have a dog called Oliver 🐾❤️🌈🥺

25/04/2026

Saturday smiles and sunshine 🐾🌞

Doris ❤️
Pepper ❤️
Connie ❤️
Louie 💙
Blu 💙
Buddy 💙
Dougie 💙
Alan 💙
Chip 💙
Lexie ❤️
Penny ❤️ (I will introduce her soon)

24/04/2026

Amber 🐾❤️ Beautiful Amber the Beagle has joined the LCH gang following cruciate ligament surgery - the very common TPLO (tibial plateau levelling osteotomy) 🐾

Amber is already showing fantastic improvement only a few weeks post op, with good weight bearing and range of movement through the stifle (knee) 🐾

She is an absolute joy to work with, and I have to say she needs to have a word with her cousin Jack who also attends hydrotherapy, and tell him to keep the noise down 🤣🐾

24/04/2026

Friday gang! And everyone had that Friday feeling, the sun is out, and our gorgeous doggies are on a hydro high! My goodness didn't the boys outweigh the girls today 🐾

Murphy 💙
Buddy 💙
Perry 💙 (our logo boy)
Pablo 💙
Hugo 💙
Dora ❤️
Benson 💙
Dexter 💙
Jesse 💙
Winter ❤️
Bourbon 💙
Reg 💙
Bobby 💙 (I will introduce him soon)
Stevie 💙

23/04/2026

Today's happy faces (and a cheeky tongue out) 🐾

Parker 💙
Jasper 💙
Lola ❤️
Banjo 💙
Daisy ❤️
Alan 💙
Amber ❤️ (I will introduce her soon!)
Buddy 💙
Lola ❤️
Benji 💙
Zeppie 💙
Rudy ❤️