Hot Tub Forum

Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Bonibelle on March 18, 2010, 10:55:02 pm

Title: My latest Hot Tub adventure
Post by: Bonibelle on March 18, 2010, 10:55:02 pm
My dog is almost 13 years old and suffers from arthritis and various conditions that cause her problems using her back legs. So I took her for an evaluation at a pet rehab center near me. After several sessions she got to go into the doggie hot tub for a swim. The doctor and an attendant (in wet suits) took her into what I believe must be a swim spa. The water was probably about 80 degrees so not to overheat the animals. She was able to move her back legs and actually swim around the spa.  

I am going to find out more details about how they sanitize the water because I can't imagine all the hair and stuff that must accumulate in that spa!! Amazingly, the water was crystal clear! and my poor baby really enjoyed her swim.
Title: Re: My latest Hot Tub adventure
Post by: wmccall on March 19, 2010, 09:02:05 am
Interesting.
Title: Re: My latest Hot Tub adventure
Post by: Bonibelle on March 19, 2010, 02:23:30 pm
The cat is next ;D
Title: Re: My latest Hot Tub adventure
Post by: In Canada on March 19, 2010, 03:22:37 pm
The cat is next ;D


Good luck ;D
Title: Re: My latest Hot Tub adventure
Post by: meriflower on March 19, 2010, 04:11:04 pm
Water therapy is good for humans so I'm sure it has the same benefits for animals.  Well at least for animals who are not afraid of water!
Title: Re: My latest Hot Tub adventure
Post by: Bonibelle on March 19, 2010, 05:10:41 pm
I would never put the kitty in for a swim, but I do give him baths when my sister's kids are coming to visit. It seems that there are alergens in the cat's saliva and by giving him a quick bath, he doesn't cause them problems. I don't know..only that it works and he really doesn't seem to mind ...probably because he thinks he is a dog anyway!! ;)