Best Care Animal Hospital

6041 Trouble Creek Road   New Port Richey, FL 34653 (727) 846-8899

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm.

 Underwater Treadmill

The underwater treadmill is a newer treatment option for veterinary patients.  One of the most amazing things  with the underwater treadmill is to watch a dog walk on land with only three legs but use all four when in the treadmill.

Benefits of the underwater treadmill include:

• Improving overall strength of the pet

• Increases the muscular endurance, fitness and tone

• Increases cardio-respiratory endurance

• Improves range of motion of joints

• Helps to improve psychological well being

• Helps to minimize pain as well as joint swelling

• Weight reduction

• Helps to increase circulation throughout the body

All leading to a greater functional improvement!

One of the many great things about the underwater treadmill is that provides a controlled environment for the pets to walk.  The speed, resistance and depth of the water are all controlled by the therapist.  Each pet is introduced slowly which helps to alleviate any stress the pet may be feeling.  

Roki walking with his ball

Abby happily walking

Sassy completely relaxed

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Last update: Tuesday, January 05, 2010

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