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CaNINE plus is a full member of the CHA (Canine Hydrotherapy Association). 
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We have 2 hydrotherapists, both are registered, qualified veterinary nurses who have completed additional hydrotherapy training. They both still work in practice and have extensive experience working alongside an orthopaedic vet. Bex, our full time hydrotherapist and co-owner of CaNine plus has just completed the new Level 3 certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy and is studying towards the Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Physiotherapy run by CEP Training (www.ceptraining.co.uk) and accredited by IRVAP-The Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapy (www.irvap.org.uk).








Our pool is 3.5m long x 2m wide x 1.2m deep and has been designed by K9 Surf specifically for canine hydrotherapy. The pool is maintained at 28-30 degrees celsius and the water is passed through a sand filter and UV sanitisation system. Bromine is added to maintain a clean and safe swimming environment. The water is tested 2-3 times a day in line with CHA regulations using a photometer and chemical levels are adjusted accordingly. We have a shower to allow us to rinse the dogs prior to and after the session and a blaster to allow us to dry each dog.

In June 2011 we installed our hydro-physio water treadmill which is maintained at the same temperature and water quality as our pool. The treadmill is particularly useful for neurological cases helping to improve gait and proprioception and post surgical cases. Having both the hydrotherapy pool and water treadmill allows a comprehensive treatment plan to be formulated for each patient. This can consist of pool only, treadmill only or a combination of both.













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All our sessions are 40 minutes long, although a longer session is allocated for a first visit to allow your dog to familiarise itself with our staff and a new environment and for us to assess your pet. A veterinary referral is needed for all dogs attending hydrotherapy but we will contact your vet directly for this, don’t worry if your vet has not recommended hydrotherapy directly, we will liaise with them to see if they feel hydrotherapy will benefit your pet.


* CaNINE plus * 95 High Street * Lee on the Solent * Hampshire * PO13 9BU * TEL * 023 9255 6080 * FAX * 02392 984868 *