Avonside Canine Hydrotherapy, Stratford-on-Avon

13/06/2026

Fab CPD day with Canine Principles Inside Out Symposium, some really interesting and different topics covered. Hi light of the day was the talk by the Amazing 🌟Hannah Campon🌟 founder of Canine Arthritis Management.

Hydrotherapy is currently an unregulated industry, anyone who swims a dog in a pool can call themselves a hydrotherapist 😕
Being registered with an association NARCH, CAM, IVAMP or any physio associations ensures you are bringing you dog to a qualified and regulated hydrotherapist.
Membership requirements include, 20 registered hours of CPD (keeping us up to date with new and continued learning), refresh of canine 1st aid every two years, “permission to swim” forms completed by the clients vet to ensure best care of the dog, as well as monthly external bacteria testing and strict note taking methods.

If you would like any info on what I offer or how to book an introductory session please message or call on 07974748961.

Debbie 😀🐾🐾

12/06/2026

🌟Her name is Freda and she’s a showgirl 💃🏻
11 year old Freda was just loosing a bit of muscle on her hind legs, she’s been comming swimming to make sure she’s in tip top condition for the show ring. Stan takes supervising her swimming very seriously 😀🐾😀

07/06/2026

🚑Up to date with Canine First Aid🌟
To comply with NARCH certification and good practice I need to refresh my canine first aid certificate every two years.

Hydrotherapy is an unregulated industry at the moment to ensure your dog is getting the best care make sure the centre/ pool is registered with CHA, NARCH or IVAMP.

03/06/2026

🎉Happy 14th Birthday H***h!!🎉
At 11 years old H***h broke his elbow, after surgical complications it was decided that he would have a better recovery if the whole leg and shoulder were removed.
A brave operation except someone forgot to tell H***h he was a three legged dog!
I used to be very careful swimming him, not wanting to overwork him and tire him until I went on a walk one day with him, we got to the river he was the first one in and happily swam round for the next ten minutes before happily hopping home! Not wanting to be left out he’s been seen beating a (easy) drive in the local shoot and is defiantly in charge of his brothers. Carefully managed with 5🌟 care, medication and therapies.
A true legend H***h have a great day 🎂🐾🐾

30/05/2026

🌟True🌟

CAM QUIZ!

Play along by writing your answer in the comments, and we will give you the correct answer next week!

Here's the answer to last week's quiz question:
Assessing your dog 12 to 24 hours after a walk to see if they are stiff or unsettled is an example of the 'Reflective' stage of the PRR framework.

Answer: True
The reflective stage involves monitoring delayed responses to exercise to adjust and improve future activity plans.

23/05/2026

🌞Suns here!🌞

The hydro centre is nice and cool, the water is at therapeutic temperature but feels nice and fresh with air temperature higher, a great way to exercise your dogs in this weather 😀

I have available appointments, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Make sure your car is cool enough for the dogs to travel. Existing clients only sorry (as vet forms required).

Message for availability 07974748961 🌞🐾🌞

20/05/2026

**Teddy and Millie**
9 year old Teddy has to conserve his energy ready for his turn while his sister Millie is swimming!!
Unfortunately Both dogs have previously shown intermittent lameness, caused by cruciate injuries and consequence weight shifting onto other limbs.
Careful management, vet advice, pain management and rest at the right time and ongoing swimming, laser therapy and supplements have meant both dogs have avoided any operations.
It’s hard work looking after our pets 💙 these guys are lucky they have a great team of “staff” (😂😂) looking after them 🐾😀🐾

16/05/2026

5 Subtle Signs of Pain Owners Often Miss

pain in dogs doesn’t always look dramatic.

Many dogs don’t cry out or limp, instead they show small changes in behaviour or movement.

Here are some early signs to watch for:

1. Reluctance to jump
Hesitating before jumping onto the sofa, bed, or into the car can be an early sign of discomfort.

2. Slower movement or stiffness
Dogs with pain may move more cautiously or appear stiff when getting up.

3. An arched back posture
Some dogs will hold their back slightly rounded to protect the spine or offset weight bearing.

4. Shaking or trembling
Pain can cause subtle trembling even when the dog is otherwise calm.

5. Reduced enthusiasm for walks
Lagging behind, stopping frequently, or not wanting to go as far can sometimes indicate discomfort.

Dogs are very good at adapting and compensating. Often these changes appear long before more serious signs develop.

If you notice changes in your dog’s movement or behaviour, it’s always worth discussing them with your vet.

Early recognition can make a big difference. Hydrotherapy and laser therapy can help strengthen the whole body, reduce inflammation and soothe painful muscles making dogs stronger and happier💦 🐾

07/05/2026

**Brinkley**
Believe it or not this pup is 9 years old.
He’s very active but his owners just noticed him slowing down a bit on walks and being a bit stiff after longer walks.
A trip to the vets diagnosed pain in his carple joints possible soft tissue injury and arthritis.
He came to Avonside and completed 10 weekly swimming sessions with some added red light laser therapy on his Carples.
He’s now back to his old self full of energy and cheekiness.
Good observations from is owners meant that we could get on top of what’s was bothering him before it became to serious.
He now comes monthly for check ups and because he loves it! 😀💦💙🐾🐾

06/05/2026