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- Rapid Healing-Warm water and massage relaxes a dog's body and muscles, increasing circulation to healthy tissue as well as pre/post-surgical sites. Range of motion and stretching exercises can be done with less "guarded" behavior about a sensitive area.
- Soft Tissue Therapy-Massage therapy increases lymphatic flow, relieves tension, breaks up adhesions, and increases body awareness. If done during a swim session, the dog is more relaxed, which helps muscles become soft and less tense.
- Re-orientation-Resets proprioception (body awareness) and encourages neuromuscular re-education.
- Non-weight-Bearing-90% of the body weight is removed in water, allowing for a more gentle workout on bones, joints, and soft tissue. This is especially beneficial for elderly dogs to keep them active and prevent weight-bearing injuries.
- Confidence Building-When a dog has not used a leg for some time due to trauma or surgery, it remembers the pain and refuses to try. Using the affected limb in warm water without pain gives a dog the confidence to use it on land too.
- Arthritis Relief-The water's natural buoyancy decreases pain, allowing for exercise and overall physical strengthening, which helps joints move more readily when on land.
- Weight Loss-Swimming burns calories. With proper diet, your dog will rapidly shed pounds, resulting in less pressure on joints and ligaments when on land.
- Competitive Edge-Dogs build muscle, increase physical fitness, and keep in top performance shape for conformation, agility, cart pulling, etc.
- Fun, Joyous and Pure Bliss-Dogs feel rejuvenated and are happier after a swim. A great birthday gift or treat to enhance your dog's wellbeing.
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