The Small Animal Clinic - Canine Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation

11/08/2026

06/08/2026

Everyone meet little Tuppence! 💙🐾

This wasn't just Tuppence's first visit to our hydrotherapy pool... it was her first swim ever! 🌊✨

For a dog who had never been in the water before, she was absolutely incredible. She approached the session with so much confidence, curiosity and trust, and we're so proud of how well she did.

Tuppence is part of the fantastic Yeager Flyball Team, and hydrotherapy can be a brilliant way to support our canine athletes by improving fitness, building strength and maintaining condition while being kind to their joints.

We can't wait to watch her confidence grow over the coming sessions. We think you'll agree... she's an absolute natural! 💦💙

04/08/2026

There's nothing better than seeing a happy, relaxed patient after their hydrotherapy session. 💙🐾

Handsome Weller certainly looked content after his recent visit, enjoying a well-earned moment to unwind following all his hard work in the pool.

Hydrotherapy isn't just about exercise—it's about helping our patients move more comfortably, build strength, improve confidence and, most importantly, enjoy a better quality of life.

It's always a pleasure to see you, Weller! 🥰

02/08/2026

Some patients tell us exactly how they feel after hydrotherapy... and Bramble says it all with that tail! 🐶💙

All smiles, all wags, and a whole lot of happy! 🥹

We think it's safe to say Bramble enjoyed last week's hydrotherapy session. That waggy tail is one of our favourite ways to measure success, and it's always lovely to see our patients leave feeling bright, comfortable and ready to take on the world.

As Shakira says.. hips don't lie! 😉🐾💦

31/07/2026

When your physiotherapy session is that relaxing... 😴💙

Beautiful Mist was fast asleep (and even having a little dribble! 🤭) after his recent physiotherapy session.

Mist sees several members of the team here at the clinic, benefiting from a combined physiotherapy and hydrotherapy approach to help manage his osteoarthritis. By combining different therapies, we can help keep him as comfortable, strong and mobile as possible, supporting his quality of life every step of the way.

He's the most beautiful boy, and it's always an absolute pleasure to see him. 🐾💙

29/07/2026

Nothing makes us smile quite like a patient who genuinely loves their hydrotherapy sessions... and Hank is definitely one of them! 😁💙

Just look at that face... and those adorable little teefies! 🦷🐶

Hank worked brilliantly on the underwater treadmill in his last session, building strength, improving fitness, and having a great time while doing it. Seeing our patients happy, relaxed, and eager to work is exactly what hydrotherapy is all about.

We think Hank's smile says it all! 🐾💦

15/07/2026

🐾💙 Putting in the hard work!

Handsome Huxley giving it his all on the underwater treadmill during a recent hydrotherapy session. 🌊🐶

The underwater treadmill allows us to carefully tailor each session to the individual dog, using the buoyancy and resistance of water to encourage controlled movement, build strength, improve fitness and support healthy joint function—all whilst reducing the impact on the limbs compared with exercising on land.

Every session is designed around each dog's individual needs and goals, helping them move more comfortably, confidently and happily. ❤️

Well done, Huxley—you were a superstar! ⭐

17/06/2026

A great session for the very handsome Vibey. 🐶⭐️

Vibes is an agility Border Collie who comes in regularly for Hydrotherapy and Physiotherapy sessions, as part of his conditioning programme to help keep him fit, strong and ready for all the demands of agility. He’s such a star in the pool and is always such a pleasure to have in. 🐾💦

14/06/2026

A brilliant session for Bracken last week. 🐾 She’s always such a little star in her hydrotherapy sessions. ⭐️ 🐶 And as you can see, peanut butter is a firm favourite when she’s on the underwater treadmill. 💦🐾

12/06/2026

Meet the delightful Crumble 🐾 💦 it was Crumble’s first Hydrotherapy session this week, and I think his smile says it all! One very happy boy enjoying every minute.