There are different types of treatment plans or protocols when it comes to treating an injury, torn ligament, pulled ligament, etc. in dogs. One form of therapy is water therapy or hydrotherapy as some refer to it. Water therapy can help dogs exercise and strengthen their muscles by first of all teaching them to relax the muscles in the water. Once muscles are relaxed they tend to soften which allows them to stretch. Water therapy is often less painful for the dog as well since he’s in the water doing his exercises and stretches. However, your pup may need a pain reliever after his class so talk to your vet ahead of time. Most hydrotherapy or water therapy pools have walk in ramps, heated water, non-chlorinated water, jets and other features. If your dog has been injured and needs some sort of physical therapy then ask your veterinarian Bruce Crossing MI about water therapy.
