On 30th June Orla my miniature poodle underwent surgery to stabilise a ventral luxation of her left Coxofemoral joint. This was major and complex surgery for her taking nearly 5 hours. The aftercare was essential to her recovery. The vet advised Hydrotherapy with the use of an underwater treadmill and physiotherapy jointly.

After much local research into hydrotherapy, I could not find one locally in Sussex that I was happy with. I searched further afield and found Aquapaws. I am so happy that I spent time researching and finding this wonderful Surrey based service.

I was very anxious taking my very spoilt poodle with a fear of water to hydrotherapy as it was. The minute we walked into their clinically clean therapy room I was able to relax. Kat and Elle immediately put my mind at rest, I was allowed to stay with my dog which was key to both her and I. Their expertise, knowledge of the canine body is second to none. On top of that they love the dogs they come into contact with and my poodle became so excited to see them each week that she would squeal with delight as we turned into the driveway.

Orla’s recovery from hardly being able to walk using that leg at the start of her treatment to 10 weeks later is remarkable. This is thanks to Aquapaws and I cannot recommend them highly enough. My mini poodle and I will miss our weekly contact with these wonderful ladies, if she ever needs similar treatment again, the 1hr 30 minute drive will be worth it!.

Thank you to the Aqua Paws team.

Tracy Keane and Orla