Arch getting a bit frail - anyone done hydrotherapy with a senior dog?

[Heather]

If that's what Arch wants - that's what Arch is going to get [/QUOTE]

Aww that's a lovely thing to say Lisa-give Arch some big belly from me xx

[laney]

Ah bless him , my bair is 13 and the last 8 weeks or so she has really started to show her age , particularly losing her back end , I like you , do what I can for her she is more cute now than when she was a pup , and when she puts her head on my lap with those big brown now , somewhat cloudy eyes it breaks my heart . She has a bad heart so we cant do the swimming route but I did look into it and it seems to really benefit the dogs , good luck with him , we can only do our best for the oldies and try to repay all those faithful years Lxx

[gloriab]

swimming is brill for them - even young uns.

If Arch is insured (I know applies to Petplan) - get a list of your insurance company's hydrotherapy centres - then you can claim on insurance.

Make sure you take Arch to one where you can get in with him - not all do... and some are on a controlled line that leads them round a central island - your little old man doesn't want that - he wants one where he can go at his own pace and have a bit of fun with you there with him.

Hope it works out.
Whereabouts are you ??

[ArchandEbs]

Originally Posted by laney

Ah bless him , my bair is 13 and the last 8 weeks or so she has really started to show her age , particularly losing her back end , I like you , do what I can for her she is more cute now than when she was a pup , and when she puts her head on my lap with those big brown now , somewhat cloudy eyes it breaks my heart . She has a bad heart so we cant do the swimming route but I did look into it and it seems to really benefit the dogs , good luck with him , we can only do our best for the oldies and try to repay all those faithful years Lxx

That is just how I feel.....

[ArchandEbs]

Originally Posted by gloriab

swimming is brill for them - even young uns.

If Arch is insured (I know applies to Petplan) - get a list of your insurance company's hydrotherapy centres - then you can claim on insurance.

Make sure you take Arch to one where you can get in with him - not all do... and some are on a controlled line that leads them round a central island - your little old man doesn't want that - he wants one where he can go at his own pace and have a bit of fun with you there with him.

Hope it works out.
Whereabouts are you ??

I'm in Brisbane Australia - the hydrotherapy centre I've seen is near to the Gold Coast - about a 30 minute drive for me. I'll remember what you said.l

Due to his age he was uninsurable when we got here. I don't mind it's only $25 AUD per session

[ArchandEbs]

Originally Posted by Heather

If that's what Arch wants - that's what Arch is going to get

Aww that's a lovely thing to say Lisa-give Arch some big belly from me xx[/QUOTE]

Absolutely!! I have to repay his loyalty and devotion over all these years........

[sami]

I am exactly the same what Sami wants she gets. She decides where we go on our walks I just let her lead and follow where she wants to go. I am lucky that she is good at not going too far but sometimes if she wants to have a sniff at something new she gets a little tired and decides its home time now!!! She turns around and marches straight back home no stopping for anything , its so funny.

I think she plays me too, but she deserves it.

Tracy

[Heather]

Tracy that's what my Polka does- I let her off the lead on the beach but she can't really run about, but like Sami when she decides she's had enough she's off like a shot for home. And although she's not running she gets up quite some speed and I have to run after her to catch her!

[sami]

Its really funny isnt it I find myself apologising to people "sorry cant stop Sami's tired" as she practically drags me along!!

I cant let her off lead really now she is deaf as a post!!

Tracy