Cotswold Canine Rehab Group

02/02/2026

Loves a 🎾

20/01/2026

Hydrotherapy options

At our centre we have both pool and underwater treadmill as options for hydrotherapy.
For some conditions we may opt or pool or treadmill only and for others a combination of both.
Cookie started in the underwater treadmill following TPLO (Cruciate ligament surgery) and now uses a combination of pool and treadmill.

Why we like treadmill:
💦 it’s a more controlled environment
💦 we can determine the water height, speed and duration
💦 good for gait re-education
💦 controlled weight bearing

So great for post surgical rehabilitation, fitness, weight loss, strengthening and muscle building

Why we like pool

💦 non weight bearing
💦 we can work on turns and zig zags movements to build strength when dogs pivot and turn
💦 confidence building
💦 provides more fluid movement for stiff limbs

Great for conservative management of conditions such as dysplasia, patella luxation, ligament weakness.
Along with weight loss, fitness and fun.
Strength building and muscle building.

It’s always good to have options!

20/01/2026

Hydrotherapy options

At our centre we have both pool and underwater treadmill as options for hydrotherapy.
For some conditions we may opt or pool or treadmill only and for others a combination of both.
Cookie started in the underwater treadmill following TPLO (Cruciate ligament surgery) and now uses a combination of pool and treadmill.

Why we like treadmill:
💦 it’s a more controlled environment
💦 we can determine the water height, speed and duration
💦 good for gait re-education
💦 controlled weight bearing

So great for post surgical rehabilitation, fitness, weight loss, strengthening and muscle building

Why we like pool

💦 non weight bearing
💦 we can work on turns and zig zags movements to build strength when dogs pivot and turn
💦 confidence building
💦 provides more fluid movement for stiff limbs

Great for conservative management of conditions such as dysplasia, patella luxation, ligament weakness.
Along with weight loss, fitness and fun.
Strength building and muscle building.

It’s always good to have options!

20/01/2026

Pool hydrotherapy for hip dysplasia
Teamed with aquatic massage and plenty of toys and treats

Nice combo!

06/01/2026

A recent pilot study evaluated the effects of a 10-session underwater treadmill programme across 50 dogs of varying ages and musculoskeletal conditions. What stood out immediately was the study’s clinical realism: mixed pathologies, inconsistent baselines, and the kind of patient diversity that complicates research but mirrors our caseloads perfectly.

Over five weeks, each dog completed a structured, controlled underwater treadmill protocol. The researchers reported improvements in joint range of motion across all measured joints, regardless of diagnosis or pathology. While this was a small, exploratory study, the consistency of the findings is compelling - especially given how multifactorial ROM limitations can be in chronic and degenerative disease.

If you’d like a deeper analysis of the methodology, outcomes, and clinical relevance,
watch this month’s Research Refresh in the Onlinepethealth Small Animal Membership.

03/01/2026

Approaching a corner, but this guy swims with ease!

First session and swam like a pro…..nobody was expecting it.
Mic drop moment! 😜

Swimming to help with arthritis.

01/01/2026

Wishing you all a very happy new year!

01/01/2026

Not long to go! Very excited to be part of this!

Let’s Talk Dog!

We are so happy to Announce our first evening of Dog Talks from local Industry Experts!

Attend in person or on line, reserve your place now and join us at the very dog friendly roebuckinndrayton near Banbury (booking is required for both in person and online attendance) .

We’ll be introducing each speaker and more information over the coming weeks 🐾

onewishdogs
cotswoldcaninerehabgroup
taylor.vets
housethehound
inspiring.tails

Booking Link in bio ⬆️ or in the comments on Facebook.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Roebuck Inn in January 🐾🐾 LCA Pet Supplies

30/12/2025

Testimony Tuesday

Working alongside Holly one of the physios at our centre to incorporate hydrotherapy in fracture healing, alongside land based physio with Holly.

Team work makes the dream work or in this case makes the rehab work! 😜

30/12/2025

Testimony Tuesday

Dilly sees Carol (ACPAT Physio) at our centre. It is great to hear Dilly enjoys coming to see Carol. We love seeing her!

29/12/2025

Annnnnd relax 😍

This feeling of the dogs fully relaxing and trusting me in the pool never, ever gets old. ❤️