Richmond Canine Hydrotherapy Centre

08/08/2026

Do go down and meet the team 💙

08/08/2026

07/08/2026

Congratulations Bev and Chris on winning this fab painting that Ziggys mum Debs kindly donated. £100 raised for Lennys Legacy helping local animals in need 💙

Watch this space…another coming soon 😉

05/08/2026

❌ MYTH: "If my dog is on daily pain medication for osteoarthritis, it will mask their symptoms and cause them to overexert themselves, leading to more joint damage."

FACT:
Pain management is essential for breaking the cycle of chronic pain and inflammation. When a dog's pain is unmanaged, they tend to move less, leading to muscle wasting (atrophy) and stiffness. Unmanaged pain can also cause central sensitisation- where the nervous system becomes hypersensitive to pain signals over time.

Properly managed pain allows dogs to comfortably engage in controlled, low-impact exercise (like gentle walking or hydrotherapy), which builds supporting muscle tissue and preserves joint mobility. Rather than masking a problem, targeted pain relief helps maintain physical health and improves quality of life.

05/08/2026

No two dogs experience osteoarthritis in the exact same way, which means their pain management plans can look completely different!

Some dogs thrive on modern monthly injections like bedinvetmab, others do brilliant on daily NSAIDs, and many rely on a combination of medications alongside rehab and home tweaks.

Let’s break the stigma around pharmaceutical support:
👇 Comment below: What medication (or combination of therapies) is your companion currently taking, and what has made the biggest difference to their daily comfort?

Let’s share our experiences and support each other - you might just help another guardian feel less alone on this journey! 💬❤️

(Remember: Always consult your own vet before making any changes to your dog's medication routine!)