Your Hydrotherapy Session

Before we can treat your dog we require a Vet referral form to make sure that they don't have any pre-existing conditions that may exclude them from using the Underwater Treadmill. This is needed before the first session regardless of whether a casual session or a treatment plan with multiple sessions is booked. PetPlan (Allianz) is so far the only pet insurance company that covers complementary treatments such as hydrotherapy and physiotherapy.

What happens during your session-

• Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment, you may park in the driveway or on the street.
• The Hydrotherapy building is at the rear of the premises and is accessed down the driveway via the carport. If the garage door is closed please ring me on 0477 011 448 and I will open it.
• You may walk your dog around the front or backyard but please clean up after them.
• If your dog is reactive to other dogs please inform me so I can prevent any interaction between patients.
• Session duration is 30 minutes
• On arrival your dog will undergo a brief medical check and will then be rinsed in the hydrobath
• Your dog will be fitted with a buoyancy vest or harness
• When starting out most dogs are in the water for a very short time (only a few minutes) - the length of time will increase as your dog's health/fitness improves.
• After your dog has finished it's session in the underwater treadmill they will be shampoo washed and dried 
• The hydrotherapist will send regular reports to your veterinary surgeon to keep them updated with progress.​​

Before your session-​

• Please do not feed your dog at least three hours before and after the session
• Please bring a towel to dry your dog
• Please let the hydrotherapist know if there has been a change in your dog's health since the last appointment
• Please ensure that your dog's vaccinations are up to date (Titre test results accepted)
• Please wear clothes which will not be damaged by water.​

Please postpone your session if your dog-

• is a bitch in season
• has an open wound
• is suffering from diarrhoea or vomiting (very important as if the water is contaminated the system needs to be drained and cleaned and brought back up to temperature resulting in cancellation of appointments, therefore a penalty will be charged)

Fees-

• $60 Hydrotherapy session (includes shampoo and rinse after session)
• Discount for 2 or more dogs from the same household- 2 dogs $50, 3 or more dogs $40
• Package of 10 sessions paid prior to first session- $50 each ( less if multiple dogs from the same household)
• Insurance hydrotherapy is a different rate

For the price of a wash and dry at the groomers you get a hydrotherapy session and a shampoo wash!