Top Dog Hydrotherapy

28/04/2025

Please welcome all of the new faces that have started with us in the last couple of weeks. 🐶🦴

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Tyson (Rottweiler) Fitness (Puppy)
Lola (JRT) Hindlimb stiffness, OA
Red (German Shepherd) Epilepsy (Neuro care), Chronic Intervertebral Protrusions (Lumbar)
River (Border Collie) Puppy swims

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Saffron (Golden Retriever) OA
Harley (Staffie) Weak HLS, OA
Rusty (Mastiff x) Weakness to HLS
Lexi (German Shepherd) LH THR & Hip Dysplasia

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Gillie (Labrador) Ongoing FL lameness, Medial Coronoid Disease
Lilo (Labrador) Weight Loss + OA (Elbows)
Cappuccino (Bottweiler) Hip Dysplasia
Romona (JRT) Fitness

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Gucci (French Bulldog) Paraplegic, Surgery T11-L1 Hemilaminectomy & T13-L1 IVDE, Veterbral Malformations
Winter (Golden Retriever) Injured iliopsoas, left hip soft tissue injury
Freya (Chow Chow) Fitness
Mollie (Border Collie) Fitness

20/04/2025

🐣🍫 Happy Easter from Top Dog Canine Hydrotherapy 🐣🍫

Here are some of our patients getting in the Easter spirit. We hope everyone tucks into some chocolate but keep it out of reach of your pets and have a lovely long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday as normal.

18/04/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Leona is starting her journey in Canine Hydrotherapy. Leona is now a full time Trainee Canine Hydrotherapist and looking to be qualified later this year! Leona has worked hard to learn the assistant side of the role which will help her to provide the best service possible to our dogs. Congrats, Leona! We’re so proud of you, and we look forward to all of the amazing things you will accomplish with your new skills.

18/04/2025

Buddy needs our help. Recently, he was diagnosed with a rare form of sweat gland cancer. His loving owner, Natalie, has done everything she can to ensure he receives the best care. He has already undergone surgery to remove the tumor, and fortunately, it hasn’t spread. However, he will require more surgery and possibly chemotherapy in the future.

Natalie has reached her limit with pet insurance and is now facing significant out-of-pocket expenses for Buddy’s ongoing treatment. It’s hard for her to ask for help, but she has always been there for others when they needed it. This fundraiser is a chance for us to give back to her and ensure Buddy gets the care he deserves.

Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference. Let’s come together to support Buddy and Natalie during this challenging time. Thank you for considering helping out.

Hi, I'm Naomi and I've created this fundraiser to raise money for veterinary treatm… Naomi Turnbull needs your support for Raising Money for Buddy and Natalie

15/04/2025

🩵🩵Supplementation for dogs🩵🩵


Supplements are essential for dogs with medical conditions like orthopaedic, neurological and general arthritis. They provide aid to stiffness and help alleviate and manage joint discomfort and pain. A main function of the supplements is protecting the cartilage in the joint as well as acting as a natural anti-inflammatory agent. There are many supplements out there however there is most evidence around using Green Lipped Mussel and Omega 3 Oil. Using products provided by Riaflex, which we now sell in store, ensures you are getting a highly concentrated product with no additives in the simplest form. At Top Dog Canine Hydrotherapy we are pleased to announce that we will be selling both Omega 3 Oils and Green Lipped Mussel.

Green Lipped Mussel
Green Lipped Mussel Riaflex (GLM) contains 100% Green Lipped Mussel. Most commercial products only have around 20% GLM in which is not enough for dogs who need it in the stronger doses. This is still larger than most advanced strength products. This product must be administered daily for a period of 6-8 weeks to enable benefits to be seen. Clinically proven to support dogs with Arthritis and helps with connective tissue repair, joint problems, skin conditions and soft tissue injuries.

Omega 3 Oil
Omega 3 Oil Omega 3 Oil is a high-quality product that is sourced from wild Icelandic fish. It has the added benefit of Vitamin E which most fish oils do not have. This is essential as is often deficient in your dog daily diet. The Vitamin E also provides the added bonus of assisting the part of the brain responsible for learning, memory, and coordination, key for Orthopaedic and Neurological conditions. Proven to help joint mobility, coat conditions and reduce itchy skin.

03/04/2025

🐾 Hydrotherapy Booking Notice 🐾

Due to an increase in demand for our canine hydrotherapy sessions, we kindly ask that all bookings be made at least 4 weeks in advance to ensure availability for your dog.

To reserve your spot, please reach out to us via email or telephone. Our team is ready to assist you in finding the best time for your dog’s therapy session.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Telephone: 01264 771824

Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

25/03/2025

We would love for you to check out our brand new website! Please let us know what you think, some of you may even recognise some lovely faces!👀🐶

https://www.topdoghydrotherapy.com

15/03/2025

Please welcome all of the new faces that have started with us in the last couple of weeks. 🐶🦴

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Toby (Cocker Spaniel) Fitness
Monty (Golden Retriever) muscle wastage
Jess (Springer Spaniel) Arthritis
Blondi (German Shepherd) Fitness

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Dora (Cocker Spaniel) Hopping on LH
Holly (Cocker Spaniel) Grade 2 Luxating Patella LH
Luna (Cocker X Pug) Fitness
Coco (Cocker spaniel) Arthritis

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Bella (Golden Retriever) TPLO LH
Jeffery (Cavalier King Spaniel) Puppy swims
Izzy (Labrador) OA
Marnie (Cocker Spaniel X) Intervertebral Disc Disease

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Nelly (Cross) Bilateral Deformed Hindlimbs with Luxating Patellas
Indiana (Springer Spaniel) Bilateral Hip Dysplasia & nerve impingement with bilateral hindlimb ataxia
Ella (Labrador) Muscle wastage
Bryn (Cocker Spaniel) Fitness

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Dash (Border Collie) Arthritis RH
Harley (Cocker Spaniel) Muscle Wastage, Elbow Fracture RF, Bilateral Hip Replacements

07/03/2025

Exciting news!!!!!

Catch us this Saturday around 4-5pm on Channel 4 (Crufts!) showing Sienna’s story post surgery and how rehabilitation in the form of hydrotherapy, and her owners involvement, has helped her massively. You will see Harvey, Shelley (Siennas owner) and Sienna (Labrador) getting interviewed, as well as a small video! 📽️🎞️🍿

03/03/2025

MOLLY 💚 available for adoption
Passport age 5 yrs but possibly older.
Small to small medium
Spayed, vaccinated, blood tested and microchipped.
Dog and cat🐈friendly

Peaceful quiet little twinkle toes Molly.
Needs somewhere peaceful so she can work on her confidence and accept the world and all the good fun it could offer her again.
She follows our little girl around in the garden but is also peeling away to explore and find sunny spots herself. She likes sleeping, belly rubs, being cosy, loves a snuggly blanket. She is treasuring downtime right now to find her feet again.
Car journey for her is a little stressful and ahe shakes..however we went for little drive and sat in the back of our van for coffee and icecream and she just chilled and went to sleep for an hour. So she settles and seems to be accepting of how it is.
She didn't want to walk yesterday away from the van and is getting used to the harness amd lead. She isn't fussing about anything, sleeps all night on our bed. She's toilet trained.
Our resident dog Tatty has tried to get her to play, she's not yet ready but you can see its in there 😊
This lovely sweet timid quiet little lady needs someone who will just be happy to have her there by their side and enjoy her company. She just needs the world to stop for a minute to let her catch up 💚

In foster in Hampshire
To register your interest please read the information on the website and complete the pre adoption questionnaire Anewleashforliferescue.co.uk

03/03/2025

18/02/2025

Please welcome all of the new faces that have started with us in the last couple of weeks. 🐶🦴

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Elm (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) - Suspected Degenerative Spinal Issue
Sydney (Golden Doodle) - LH TPLO
Rocky (Boxer) - Lumbarsacral Spondylosis and Intermittent LH Lameness
Cooper (Springer Spaniel) - Fitness

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Tattie (Labrador) - Fitness
Beetle (Labrador) - Bilateral Elbow Dysplasia
Kasper (Cross) - Hip Dysplasia + Osteoarthritis
Oscar (Poochon) - Fitness

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Xander (Pointer) - LF lameness
Emmy (Springador) - Biltateral Cruciate Repair, Weight Loss, Bilateral Partial Humeral Intercondylar Fissures and Bilateral Medial Coronoid Disease
Bailey (Shih Tzu) - Previous Spinal Surgery (Hemilaminectomy) Weak HLS
Monty (Labrador) - Elbow OA, Hip OA, Partial Tarsal Arthrodesis RH

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Zero (Giant Schnauzer) - Fitness
Jack (Labradoodle) - Bilateral Achilles Tendon Rupture
Kiera (Chow Chow) - Osteoarthritis and Rheumatism
Peanut (Chihuahua) - Luxating Patella

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Dylan (Border Collie) - Mild HD, Lumbosacral Pain, Weak Pelvic Limbs
Gypsy (GSD) Fitness
Sabre (GSD) Fitness
Bryn (Border Collie) Amputation

08/02/2025

⭐️ Patient Spotlight: Delta ⭐️

Delta is a 3-year-old German Shepherd who came to us at the beginning of November 2024 after having Bilateral Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture and having surgeries on both. He had both surgeries 6 months apart with his right hind being done first.

The cranial cruciate ligament is the same as the anterior cruciate ligament in humans and is a band of fibrous tissues that attach the tibia and femur together stopping weight shifting forward. It also helps reduce the knee (stifle) from rotating or over extending. This type of injury usually occurs from slow degeneration and not caused from physical trauma as much.

Delta has a 2cm imbalance in the hind limbs with the left hind being smaller. Delta also had a 1cm imbalance in his forelimbs with the right forelimb being smaller.

Delta has completed his 12 sessions in the underwater treadmill to target his specific muscles as well as correct his gait and improve his joint range of movement post-surgery. Over time we have seen an increase in Delta’s strength dramatically as he is now able to pull through the water comfortably and equally. He has gained 3.5cm on his left hind and gained 1.5cm on his right hind making him now balanced in his hind limbs. He also has gained 2cm on his right forelimb and gained 1cm on his left forelimb making him balanced on these limbs too. Delta has also lost some weight since coming to us as he unfortunately gained some weight due to the restricted exercise he had to have after his surgeries.

We have suggested that Delta comes for hydrotherapy fortnightly to slow the progression of osteoarthritis from forming and to maintain muscle strength and conditioning with hopes to space out his sessions even further in the future.

Well done Delta!