Barkers K9 Hydro-Physio & Dog Swimming

Disclaimer:  We found this useful youtube video on ways you can help your dog and thought we would share it. Barkers K9 do not endorse or recommend any of the methods, supplements or drugs being mentioned in this video and advise owners to to their own research and discuss with their vet before implementing any…

A balanced view of the Librela injection   Corral MJ, Moyaert H, Fernandes T, et al. A prospective, randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled multisite clinical study of bedinvetmab, a canine monoclonal antibody targeting nerve growth factor, in dogs with osteoarthritis. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2021 Nov;48(6):943-955. click here to read the study – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34565678/   FB Group – Librela experiences…

In short, no direct referral is required, you can choose whichever physio/hydro centre you would like to attend. Fun swims: If your dog attending for a fun swim we do not legally require consent from your vet, however we will send them a safety consent form asking them to confirm that your dog does not…

Most insurance policies have a special pot of money for ‘complimentary therapies’,  this is usually a set amount of money/sessions and is seperate from the pot that pays out vet fees.  of course every insurance company is different so you must check your own insurance policy to satisfy yourself that hydrotherapy is covered on your…

We will admit, there are a small handful of dogs that find hydrotherapy hard to cope with, but these are few and far between, the vast majority of dogs will get the hang of it in a few sessions. At Barkers we will never force your dog into a stressful situation that they can’t cope…

Are we allowed watch our dogs session Absolutely,  we prefer owners to be present during session.  With owners present your therapist can ask you questions during the session, they are also able to show you what they are doing and explain the treatment to you.  Often owners can help by encouraging the dog with toys…