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Who We Treat
ARTHRITIS
One of five dogs suffers from arthritis! Arthritis falls under the general category of “degenerative joint disease” which includes hip dysplasia, osteochondritis dessicans, osteoarthritis and spinal conditions. Degenerative joint disease can often be treated satisfactorily without surgery or medication. Because muscles act as shock absorbers for joints, strengthening muscles helps protect joints. Mild weight-bearing exercise also helps stimulate cartilage metabolism and increases nutrient diffusion in the joints. Exercise may also increase endogenous opiate production and relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis. If your dog has been diagnosed with hip or elbow dysplasia but is currently asymptomic, they can still benefit from rehabilitation!! We can teach you a number of exercises that will provide support to the dysplastic joint and slow down the progression of arthritis.
CANINE ATHLETE
Nothing strengthens the bond between humans and their canine companions
quite like training and competing. Nothing feels better than competing
with your canine athlete partner—it's often difficult to tell
who is having more fun! Whether you and your partner are training
for top levels of competition, playing with the kids, hiking or
catching the Frisbee—the canine is a truly remarkable athlete.
Of course, we want this working relationship to last
as long as possible. Our friends sure know how to put their game
faces on—dogs rarely indicate pain or discomfort until it has
developed into a significant problem.
What can you do to help ensure your canine partner
has a long, healthy career?
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Evaluation to determine whether your canine partner
is performing at his/her peak.
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Participate in a wellness program for early detection
of potential career threatening injuries.
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We can develop a personalized, well-rounded conditioning
program for your partner.
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Learn how to implement safe, effective warm-ups,
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NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION
Whether your dog has been diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy, Wobblers, Intervertebral Disc Disease or a Fibrocartilagenous Embolism, rehabilitation can help improve your dog’s quality of life. It is important to bring your dog for rehabilitation as soon as they have been diagnosed! The sooner the dog comes for rehabilitation, the greater the improvement! However, rehabilitation can play an important role in maximizing your dog’s function and quality of life regardless of when you are able to bring them to Aqua Dog.
ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION
 We have all been hospitalized or know someone that has been hospitalized…. Shortly after surgery, patients are visited by a physical therapist!! It makes sense that our canine companions can benefit from rehabilitation shortly after surgery! The first week or two after surgery rehabilitation goals consist of decreasing pain, decreasing swelling and facilitating healing without compromising the surgical repair. We work closely with you and your dog’s physician to ensure that your dog recovers quickly and fully. We will develop a well rounded, personalized rehabilitation program for your dog to not only ensure that the affected limb recovers fully, but also to protect the remaining limbs and muscles (which can be adversely impacted by compensating for the injured limb).
SENIOR
You and your dog have spent many years together in a truly unique
relationship. Your dog has comforted you, made you laugh, greeted
you, played with you and loved you unconditionally—asking for
very little in return. Now his muzzle is turning grey, he's a bit
slow to get up, and he can't hear like he used to (or so it seems…)
but his tail never stops wagging when you're around.
So what can you do to ease the transition to his senior
years? At Aqua Dog we can develop a personalized, well-rounded exercise
program to maximize their function while minimizing the impact on
their joints. We can help your pal stay mobile and decrease pain
during their golden years.
SLIM AND TRIM
You love your dog sooo much—you just can't say "no" when he
asks you for another treat. Those eyes, the tilt of his head, the
way he sits so nicely—good boy. He deserves another treat…
And isn't there a saying that goes something like "there's more
of you to love?"
Unfortunately, a little extra weight puts lots of extra stress on
a dog's body and predisposes them to injury and/or illness. Don't
despair… we can help your best buddy lose weight, get in shape
and feel great.
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NEWS
August 10, 2010
Announcing a new Conditioning Seminar in Red Lion, PA, date TBD.
Details will be available shortly.
August 9, 2010
Announcing our next Puppy Power Seminar half day workshop, Sept. 26
get more info >
Plus we're adding another Super Seniors Seminar one day workshop, Nov. 21
get more info >
++ Gift Certificates ++
Give the gift that shows you care, an Aqua Dog Gift Certificate!
details >
Jan 14, 2009
The underwater treadmill and pool are installed and fully operational! Call
us to see what we can offer you and your canine companion. Appointments available
immediately.
June 5, 2008
Aqua Dog in the news
Sue Sharpe, writer for The Hunterdon County Democrat, writes about her
experience with canine rehabilitation at Aqua Dog Rehabilitation.
read the article >
Our clinic is conveniently located at:
24C Bartley Road
Flanders, NJ 07836
We're right in front of Top Dog Obedience School.
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