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Four Wet Paws Small animal hydrotherapy centre benefitting from a large pool and an underwater treadmill for rehabilitation, conditioning and weight loss and fun.

A brand new centre designed to give your pet the best therapy through water and non-weight bearing exercis

🦴💙 RECOVERY ISN'T LINEAR 💦Some sessions feel amazing. Your dog moves beautifully, seems more confident, and you leave fe...
14/10/2026

🦴💙 RECOVERY ISN'T LINEAR 💦

Some sessions feel amazing. Your dog moves beautifully, seems more confident, and you leave feeling like you've made huge progress. 🥹🐾

Other sessions? They might be a little harder. Your dog could be more tired, less confident or simply have an off day.

And that's okay. ❤️

Rehabilitation rarely follows a perfectly straight line. Progress can have ups and downs, and one difficult session doesn't automatically mean you're going backwards.

So, what should we be looking for if it's not just swimming further or walking for longer?

🐾 Quality of movement – are they moving more smoothly, with better control and coordination?

💪 Strength – are they gradually building the strength needed for everyday activities?

💙 Confidence – are they becoming more comfortable and willing to move?

⏳ Recovery – are they coping well with their sessions and recovering appropriately afterwards?

✨ The little wins matter, too. Getting into the pool more confidently, maintaining a better posture, or managing an exercise with improved control can all be meaningful steps forward.

It's also important to remember that a change in performance can sometimes signal pain, fatigue or that the programme needs adjusting. We never want to push through simply to tick a box.

At Four Wet Paws, we're looking at the whole dog, not just how far they swim or how long they spend on the treadmill.

Progress isn't always about doing MORE. Sometimes, it's about doing the same thing BETTER. 🐶💦

If your dog is on a rehabilitation journey, remember to celebrate those little wins. They're often bigger than you think. ❤️

🎃🐾 PUMPKIN POWER! CAN DOGS EAT PUMPKIN? 🐶It's pumpkin season! But before your dog gets involved in all the autumn festiv...
12/10/2026

🎃🐾 PUMPKIN POWER! CAN DOGS EAT PUMPKIN? 🐶

It's pumpkin season! But before your dog gets involved in all the autumn festivities, let's talk about whether this seasonal favourite is safe for them. 👀🍂

The short answer? YES! Plain pumpkin can be a tasty addition to your dog's diet when fed in moderation. 🎃

🧡 What's so good about pumpkin?

🌿 It's a source of fibre – which can help support normal digestion and healthy stools.

💧 It's high in moisture – fresh pumpkin contains plenty of water.

🐶 It's a tasty treat – many dogs enjoy a little pumpkin mixed into their usual food.

⚠️ BUT there's a catch!

Not all pumpkin products are suitable for dogs.

✅ Plain, cooked pumpkin with no added ingredients, or 100% plain pumpkin purée, is generally suitable for most dogs.

❌ Pumpkin pie filling, spiced pumpkin mixes and sweetened products may contain ingredients that aren't suitable for dogs. Nutmeg and certain other seasonings should be avoided, and xylitol (a sweetener found in some products) is toxic to dogs.

🎃 And remember: moderation is key! Introduce small amounts gradually, as too much fibre can upset your dog's tummy. Treats and extras should make up no more than around 10% of their daily calories.

Pumpkin isn't a cure for digestive problems, either. If your dog has ongoing diarrhoea, constipation or other tummy troubles, speak to your vet rather than relying on pumpkin to fix it.

Now, tell us… 👀

Does your dog love pumpkin, or would they rather stick to their usual treats? 😂🐾

💦🐾 HYDRO MYTH BUSTING: EVERY DOG WORKS AT THE SAME INTENSITY! 🤔❌ MYTH: Every dog does the same exercises for the same am...
10/10/2026

💦🐾 HYDRO MYTH BUSTING: EVERY DOG WORKS AT THE SAME INTENSITY! 🤔

❌ MYTH: Every dog does the same exercises for the same amount of time.

✅ FACT: No two dogs are the same, so why should their hydro sessions be? 💙

Some dogs need gentle, controlled movement to support rehabilitation, while others may be working towards improving muscle strength, mobility or fitness.

We consider each dog's individual needs, condition, confidence and goals when planning their sessions. We also pay close attention to how they're coping throughout, adapting the session when needed.

It's not about doing the most laps or spending the longest time on the treadmill. It's about getting the right work for that individual dog. 🐶

Because in hydrotherapy, quality matters far more than quantity! 💦

🍂📸 WE WANT TO SEE YOUR AUTUMN PUPPIES! 🐶 Crunchy leaves, muddy paws, soggy ears, cosy blankets and the occasional pumpki...
09/10/2026

🍂📸 WE WANT TO SEE YOUR AUTUMN PUPPIES! 🐶

Crunchy leaves, muddy paws, soggy ears, cosy blankets and the occasional pumpkin photoshoot… autumn dogs just hit differently! 🍁😂

We know you've been snapping away on your walks, so it's time to clear out that camera roll! 👀

👇 Drop your favourite autumn photo of your dog in the comments!

🍂 Throwing themselves into a pile of leaves?
🐾 Absolutely covered in mud?
🧡 Looking adorable in their favourite coat?
🛋️ Snuggled up after a long walk?

We want to see them ALL! No professional photography skills needed — the muddier and sillier, the better. 😂

Let's fill the comments with some gorgeous Four Wet Paws dogs! ❤️🐾

🐾 TIRED… OR HAVE THEY HAD ENOUGH? 💦More exercise isn't always better — and learning to spot the difference can make a hu...
07/10/2026

🐾 TIRED… OR HAVE THEY HAD ENOUGH? 💦

More exercise isn't always better — and learning to spot the difference can make a huge difference to your dog's progress. ❤️

Whether you're out on a walk, doing home exercises or attending a hydrotherapy session, it's important to recognise when your dog is getting tired and when they're telling you they've had enough.

👀 Things to look out for:
🐾 Changes in movement – shorter steps, stumbling, dragging paws or a change in how smoothly they're moving.
🧠 Losing focus – struggling to concentrate, becoming less responsive or finding exercises they could previously manage much harder.
🐕 Altered posture – a lowered head, a tucked tail, a hunched back or shifting weight away from a limb.
😟 Stress signals – repeated lip licking, yawning, turning away, panting when it's not expected, or trying to avoid an activity. These signals need to be considered in context, as they can have several causes.
🥱 Excessive fatigue – slowing significantly, struggling to maintain the quality of movement or taking much longer to recover.

💙 So, what should you do?
Don't automatically encourage your dog to push through. Take a break, reduce the difficulty or finish the session if needed. If you notice sudden changes, signs of pain or unusual fatigue, stop and seek appropriate veterinary advice.

✨ And remember: REST IS PART OF REHABILITATION.

Muscles need time to recover, and your dog needs time to process the work they've done. Quality movement is far more valuable than simply completing more repetitions or staying in the water for longer.

At Four Wet Paws, we're interested in how your dog moves, feels and copes with each session — not just how much exercise they can do.

Sometimes, the best progress comes from knowing when to stop. 🐾💙

🍂🧥 AUTUMN SHOP ESSENTIALS 🐾Muddy paws, soggy coats and chilly walks… autumn has arrived! 😂🍁Luckily, our shop has plenty ...
05/10/2026

🍂🧥 AUTUMN SHOP ESSENTIALS 🐾

Muddy paws, soggy coats and chilly walks… autumn has arrived! 😂🍁

Luckily, our shop has plenty of goodies to make the season a little cosier for your four-legged friends. 🐶

🧥 Cosy coats for those chilly walks
💦 Dry coats to help warm up and dry off after a soggy adventure
🛁 Towels for muddy paws and wet bellies
🛏️ Comfy beds for well-earned post-walk naps
🧸 Toys, treats and enrichment to keep busy brains happy when the weather keeps you indoors!

But we have a very important question… 👀

If your dog could choose ONLY THREE things from our shop, what would make the cut? 👇

We suspect the treats might be a popular choice! 😂🐾

Pop your dog's top three in the comments! ❤️

💦 WHY HYDRO? 🐾 Hydrotherapy can be a really useful part of a dog’s exercise, rehabilitation or long-term management plan...
03/10/2026

💦 WHY HYDRO? 🐾

Hydrotherapy can be a really useful part of a dog’s exercise, rehabilitation or long-term management plan — but it’s not just about swimming! 👀

Here are 5 ways hydrotherapy can help:
🐾 1. Controlled exercise
The water provides a low-impact environment where exercise can be carefully controlled and adapted to the individual dog.
💪 2. Muscle strengthening
Working against the resistance of the water can help dogs build and maintain muscle strength.
🦴 3. Supporting mobility
The reduced weight-bearing effect of the water can make movement easier for some dogs, helping them work through a greater range of motion.
❤️ 4. Improving fitness
Hydro can provide a great form of cardiovascular exercise, helping dogs improve their overall fitness and stamina.
🎯 5. Supporting rehabilitation
For dogs recovering from injury or surgery, hydrotherapy can form part of a wider rehabilitation programme, alongside other exercises and advice.

And perhaps the biggest thing we love? Every session can be tailored to the dog in front of us. 💙

Their age, condition, confidence, fitness and goals all help determine what we do in the pool or on the treadmill.

Hydrotherapy isn't a one-size-fits-all approach — and that's exactly why we love it! 🐶💦

🍂 HELLO OCTOBER 🍂Autumn has officially arrived! 🍁🐾Crunchy leaves, muddy walks, cosy coats, chilly mornings, pumpkin ever...
02/10/2026

🍂 HELLO OCTOBER 🍂

Autumn has officially arrived! 🍁🐾

Crunchy leaves, muddy walks, cosy coats, chilly mornings, pumpkin everything… and plenty of happy pups making a splash in hydro! 💦🐶

There’s something pretty special about this time of year — even if the weather does mean we’re washing muddy paws approximately 47 times a day. 😂

So, we want to know…
🍂 What does your dog love most about autumn? 🍂
Is it charging through piles of leaves? 🌿
The cooler walks? 🐾
Getting wrapped up in their favourite coat? 🧥
Or perhaps the post-walk treats? 👀
Tell us below! 👇

🌙🐾 THE BIG SLEEP OUT 🐾🌙This one is a little different from our usual doggy posts…Tonight Gayle is swapping the warm hydr...
01/10/2026

🌙🐾 THE BIG SLEEP OUT 🐾🌙

This one is a little different from our usual doggy posts…

Tonight Gayle is swapping the warm hydrotherapy centre for a night under the stars at Cheltenham Racecourse, taking part in CCP’s Big Sleep Out — and she’s going with her husband Paul too!

It won’t be the most comfortable night, but it’s an important one.

The Big Sleep Out brings people together to raise money and awareness for those facing homelessness in our community. Every pound raised helps support CCP’s work towards creating better tomorrows for local people. ❤️

CCP and the work they do mean a huge amount to Gayle, so it felt long overdue to get involved!

If you’d like to support them and help raise money for this brilliant cause, we’d be incredibly grateful. 🫶

🌙 One night.
❤️ One important cause.
🏠 Helping make a difference in our community.

https://ccp.enthuse.com/pf/the-graces

🍂🐾 Autumn weather is here — and it can change how our dogs move!Cooler temperatures, wet pavements, muddy paths and shor...
30/09/2026

🍂🐾 Autumn weather is here — and it can change how our dogs move!

Cooler temperatures, wet pavements, muddy paths and shorter days can all mean changes to your dog’s usual routine.

For dogs recovering from surgery or managing an existing condition, a little extra thought can make a big difference:
🌧️ Wet & slippery? Choose safer surfaces where possible and take care around steps, slopes and muddy ground.
🧥 Getting chilly? Some dogs may benefit from an extra layer after exercise, particularly if they have reduced mobility or are recovering.
🐾 Adjust the walk. A shorter, controlled walk may be more appropriate than pushing through poor weather or difficult ground.
💡 Follow their rehab plan. Post-surgery exercise should be increased gradually and according to the advice given by your veterinary or rehabilitation team.
👀 Watch for changes. Stiffness, reluctance to move, changes in gait or seeming more uncomfortable after activity are worth paying attention to.
And remember — a rainy day doesn't have to mean no exercise! 💦 Controlled exercise and rehabilitation can still be part of their routine, whatever the weather.

🍂 Autumn walks, but make them sensible! ❤️🐾

Address

Up Hatherley Way
Cheltenham
GL513QX

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441242702134

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