Hydrotherapy - Underwater Aquatic Treadmill 

Hydrotherapy is proven to speed recovery after operations or slow down the progression of degenerative conditions. Hydrotherapy can also be used as a pre-operative fitness regime to allow a dog to maintain and build muscle mass before an operation. 

Dogs that are injured and unable to support their own weight on land may benefit from the controlled environment of an underwater treadmill, where buoyancy is created by the water's depth. Exercise may be done with less stress on the joints due to the warm water's ability to ease joint and muscle discomfort. The treadmill speed and water depth can be altered in order to promote specific types of movement to improve recovery or general fitness.

Holding 80% of your dogs body weight, the Underwater Treadmill provides a much more controlled style of exercise / rehabilitation. The 28-30° degree water temperature ensures there is a good supply of blood to the major extremities which provides optimal results and rehabilitation, preventing a condition from worsening.

Controlled exercise utilising the therapeutic properties of warm water is beneficial for many conditions improving joint range of motion, building muscle, re-educating gait and easing stiffness. Being able to control the speed and gradient of the Underwater Treadmill, allows us to create bespoke tailored programmes that will aid the recovery of your dog.

Our aim is to improve / maintain quality of life and prevent a condition worsening. For the benefit of your dog, we offer the best trained hydrotherapist in the area, alongside phenomenal equipment to carry out our duties professionally and with pride.

Benefits of the water 

  • Warm water helps to relieve pain, inflammation and increase joint range of motion 
  • Hydrostatic pressure helps to increase muscle strength, improve circulation, reduce swelling, aiding the healing process 
  • Buoyancy reduces the impact on degenerative joints and supports sore or weakened dogs
  • Resistance helps to restore muscle strength, endurance and cardiovascular health 

SOME FACTS ABOUT OUR treadmill - DIMENSIONS AND SIZES
  • Touch screen controls
  • Ramp closed 1807mm
  • Width 684mm
  • Full Height 1888mm
  • Tank Capacity 1275 Litres
  • Tank Height 1800mm
  • Tank Length 1100mm
  • Tank Width 700mm
  • Footprint 900 x 1100 x 1200mm
  • Large viewing windows
  • Varaible speed treadmill

Give us a call - 0114 258 3221 - 07707 195318

If you need more information about how we can help with your Dog, please get in touch. We welcome a 'phone call and are more than happy to answer your questions. You can also email us or download information forms HERE .


Our clients say it best

  • In January this year we received the devastating news that our 9month old Cavalier King Charles had severe hip dysplasia.

    A local search found that Aquavet was our nearest hydrotherapy centre and a phone call later we were booked in to start with hydrotherapy sessions. I write this testimonial several months on and we cannot thank Lisa, Nicole, Becky and all the team enough for their support, understanding and encouragement. Along with physio from Sarah we now have a stronger, fitter and healthier dog well placed to fight her condition.


    Daisy loves her trips to see Lisa and the team and it is now part of our regular routine, instead of a long walk in the fields, we have a trip to Aquavet for a swim! Thank you Lisa for all that you do, it really does make a difference x

     –Bev Senior

  • Aquavets was life changing for Bernard (then aged 11)and for us. Bernard was losing all feeling in his legs and was becoming visibly depressed; being able to swim and chase his ball in the water gave him a new lease of life. He could walk further and was clearly a happier dog. He LOVED going to aquavets and so did I. The staff were so friendly and understanding. Bernard was nearly 13 when he passed away and I am sure the 2 years we attended the hydrotherapy sessions were invaluable in maintaining and improving his quality of life. He had acute spondolosis of the spine and severe arthritis which limited his movements, but in the water he was a puppy just playing and having fun as well as gaining invaluable exercise. I can not recommend this treatment highly enough –Mrs Chilvers


Fully qualified and experienced Canine Hydrotherapy
registered with The Institute of Registered Veterinary & Animal Physiotherapists UK