Dog Life Jackets: Water Therapy
Monday, May 26th, 2008
Swimming is an ideal exercise with dogs recovering from surgery or with limited mobility. Dog life jackets can provide the extra support your dog needs while in the water.
Many dogs may not be able to enjoy strenuous exercise, but they can benefit from regular, gentle exercise, such as swimming or hydrotherapy. Swimming improves circulation and tones the muscles, while supporting the joints. It is ideal for any dog with any muscle or joint problems.
The opportunity to swim, whether in a heated pool or in a lake, has a positive psychological effect on dogs that are natural swimmers. This effect likely stimulates the production of natural endorphins, which are natural pain killers and cause a sense of well-being.
