Can I swim my dog? Why yes you can!
These dogs are enjoying a great exercise and having fun!
Have you ever said “my dog loves the water”!? If so, swimming could be the next best exercise for your dog! We see many dogs come into the clinic who either cant walk due to injuries, arthritis, being very obese or prehaps the owners themselves are unable to go on long walks.
Swimming is a great alternative to walking, it’s low impact and the bonus is you can sit back and watch your dog have fun!
Swimming is great for dogs of all size and ages. Swimming provides therapeutic relief for arthritis, stiffness and muscle wastage for our senior dog. Did you know life jackets are available for dogs!
It’s also a great recovery for dogs who have been injured or had surgery. We have recommended many pet owners to Canine Cubby, who can provide hydrotherapy for these kinds of cases.
Not all dogs can swim, but they can learn. Canine Cubby (the local dog pool at Yatala) provides swimming lessons and hydortherapy sessions. We have great feedback from our clients about their service and facilities.
Check out all Canine Cubby’s information at: www.caninecubby.com.au
If you have a young dog, and just need to add more enrichment to their life, or increase their fitness swimming provides this.
We also head to the beach on Sundays, for another option for swimming our pooches. A day of sun and sand can be loads of fun, and you know your dog will come home and collapse on the floor after all that exercise!
Happy dogs live healthy lives.
Don’t forget the sunsreen and fresh water for your dog, never let your dog drink the salt water!
We also tell everyone to rinse your dogs coat out of all the sand and rinse ears out with a pet ear cleaner to prevent any skin or ear infections occuring.
For a list of dog friendly beaches in the great south east head to www.mustdobrisbane.com/dogs.
