Swim your dog back to full fitness
Name: Andrea Duangkham (Nee Hayward)
Dogs name: Barley Duangkham
Condition: Cruciate Ligament
Our vet suggested hydrotherapy for Barley a 4 year old Labrador after surgery on her Cruciate Ligament. We were sceptical at first but went along to see the facilities at Butterwick. We booked her in for a session to see how she was at first. Mark was brilliant with her. We since then had 2 block booking sessions of 10 sessions each. After a few weeks we could see the difference in Barley’s confidence in using her leg and soon her muscles began to grow and her leg got a lot stronger.
She has since made a better recovery than we could of ever expected and hoped for. These sessions not just helped Barley but Mark advised on health care, vitamin supplements and diet, which has also proved a success. Barley is now a very healthy and fit dog enjoying the freedom of leisure as she once did before. Barley is now nearly 6 years old. In the years to follow, when she gets older and her exercise regime may start to fail she will continue with her gentle hydrotherapy. This program is not just for recovery after surgery but as a good exercise.
I am so pleased with the outcome, I offer my thanks to Mark and Francesca for helping me but getting back the healthy fit dog Barley once was just over a year ago. A happy life for Barley. Money and time well spent.
Andrea Duangkham