Kate works part time alongside an amazing team at PawFit Veterinary Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy Centre in Whitchurch, Shropshire.

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As a purpose built rehabilitation centre, it offers fantastic treatment facilities, including physiotherapy treatment rooms, a state of the art under-water treadmill and hydrotherapy pool for treatment of canine and feline patients.

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Benefits of hydrotherapy include...

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• Decreased pain and inflammation

• Release of endorphins

• Relaxation of muscle tension and/or muscle spasm

• Reduction of oedema (swelling)

• Increased range of movement in water helping to ease stiff and arthritic joints

• Buoyancy provides support for dogs which struggle with exercise due to joint or spinal conditions

• Method of controlled exercise for dogs on restricted walks

• Improved cardiovascular fitness