About K9 Hydro & Massage
Our Mission
At K9 Hydro & Massage, we understand the bond you have with your furry family member. When they are sick or injured or just growing old too fast, we feel powerless. Providing physical therapy can make a big difference to ease their pain and keep them living longer, healthier and happier lives.
Our Services
K9 Hydro & Massage provides essential rehabilitation services, of the highest quality. We offer Canine Remedial Massage and use various massage techniques to address musculoskeletal issues, promote relaxation, and enhance overall mobility and comfort for the canine patient. We focus on releasing muscle tension, improving circulation, reducing pain, and promoting the body’s natural healing response.
Canine Hydrotherapy using an underwater treadmill is a service we will be providing in the near future. Stay tuned.
Our Credentials
Certified Canine Remedial Massage Therapist & Hydrotherapist
Completed through the Canine Health & Wellbeing Academy
Member of Australian Canine Rehabilitation Association
Owner/operator of Jim's Pet Patrol Bendigo
With over 25 years of experience working with dogs, we have the knowledge and expertise to help dogs of all breeds and sizes.
About Canine Remedial Massage
Canine Massage Therapy For Puppies Through to Senior Dogs
Canine Remedial Massage is a remedial based therapeutic massage that uses massage techniques specifically suited to a dog's anatomy. By applying a range of massage techniques to muscles and soft tissue, massage therapy can help to promote mobility and optimal range of movement.
Every single dog could benefit from canine remedial massage, whether it be a senior dog that has mobility restrictions, a dog that is recovering from surgery or injury or an anxious dog that needs help relaxing.
Benefits of Canine Remedial Massage Therapy
There are many benefits to be had by the canine patient who receives massage as therapy, which include:
- Increased relaxation through activation of the sympathetic nervous system- this can reduce anxiety
- Improved circulation- assisting in removal of waste products and assisting healing
- Reducing muscle tension that causes pain
- Addressing compensatory muscle tightness and soreness through altered postures following injury or surgery
- Improved muscle length leading to improved joint range of motion
- Accelerated recovery following exercise
- Scar re-education following injury or surgery
- Maintaining and prolonging mobility in senior pets through ease of motion and reduction in pain
- Helping the owner connect with their dog
Conditions that Benefit from Canine Massage
- Arthritis- improves ease of joint movement and reduces secondary muscle compensatory soreness
- Elbow dysplasia- reduces tension and soreness in muscles in close proximity
- Hip dysplasia- reduces tension and soreness in muscles in close proximity
- Neck and back pain- reduces muscle spasm and pain
- Spondylosis- improve spinal mobility through reduction in muscle tension
- Limb amputation- ease compensatory muscle soreness
- Senior pets with generalised stiffness and soreness
- Neurological
- IVDD- surgical or conservative management- management of compensatory muscle tension in non–affected limbs, and maintain circulation in affected limbs
- Wobblers- management of compensatory muscle tension and soreness in the cervical spine
- Degenerative neurological conditions- management of compensatory muscle tension and soreness, and increasing circulation to affected limbs
Veterinary Care & Massage
K9 Hydro & Massage does not diagnose conditions or prescribe medication. Canine Remedial Massage is not a substitute for veterinary care and illness, injury and physical complications in your dog should always be medically diagnosed and treated. Please chat with your vet before commencing massage treatments.
Contact Us
Schedule An Appointment
K9 Hydro & Massage requires a referral from your dog’s treating Veterinary and/or treating Specialist, prior to the commencement of a treatment program. This can be as simple as calling your Vet's clinic and requesting them to email your pets' history directly to info@k9hydromassage.com
All consultations and bookings are by appointment only. Please get in touch via the details below or completing the Contact form. All appointments will have a PHONE consultation prior to booking your initial consu
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K9 Hydro & Massage
Mobile: 0400 336 736 Email: info@k9hydromassage.com Open Hours by appointment only - open 7am through to 8pm most days excluding Sunday
