Swim your dog back to full fitness
Owners name: Dorothy Marshall
Dogs name: Emily Marshall
Condition: C.D.R.M
At the age of 10 ½ years in July 2005 Emily, a German shepherd developed a condition known as C.D.R.M (Chronic Degenerative Radiculomyelopathy) which means the nerves at the base of the spine start to die. Emily was only able to walk six paces before she fell over, this caused her a lot of distress. We visited our vet feeling this was the end and I was going to have had to put Emily to sleep. My vet said there was one more thing we could try which was Hydrotherapy. This was our last hope so we went to Butterwick on our vets recommendation where we met Mark. After hearing Emily’s story and having a good look at her Mark agreed to help. Emily had never swam in her life before and was very naughty on her session’s at the pool, but Mark was very kind and soon had Emily swimming. After only two sessions there was a big change in Emily, it was like a miracle as she could walk again and was not falling over. We visited the hydrotherapy pool every week and each time we saw an improvement, Emily was once again a happy dog who enjoyed her walks and even started playing again. Mark and the hydrotherapy sessions had given Emily her life back. This continued until April 2006 and Emily was nearing her 12th birthday. Then due to an urgent admission into hospital for three weeks Emily went down hill and was unable to walk again. I was heartbroken, but one phone call to Mark was all it took and once again Mark came to our rescue and started the hydrotherapy sessions once more. Mark soon got Emily back on her feet and she is now happy in her self. Mark is very dedicated in what he does and will always go the extra mile for you. I would say to any dog owner do not give up hope but get in touch with Mark at Butterwick Hydrotherapy. As I know he will always try to help you and your dog. Emily is proof that hydrotherapy works well. I have seen lots of dogs with different kinds of mobility problems benefiting from hydrotherapy treatment, so believe me there is hope. Emily and I can never thank Mark enough for all he has done.
Mrs Dorothy Marshall.