Jean in Newcastle Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Many of you have asked about Libby, our six year old Springer Spaniel who was hit by a car in September. She's done well with chiropactic and accupuncture but was starting to plateau. Today she had her first swim therapy session at a "dog spa". It was a large pool, kept to a very warm 94 degrees. The therapist was in the water with her, supporting her and at times giving her a warm water massage. For every 4 strokes of a doggie paddle with her good front paw, she would get in 1 stroke with her bad front paw. My job was to keep walking around the pool because she would try to swim to me and this way we got her to do a full lap at a time. Dd10 was actually in the water with Libby and the therapist to help Libby's comfort level. The therapist said that the muscles on her bad leg are pretty badly atrophied and that alone could account for her not even trying to bear weight on that leg. Right now we're trying to figure out how much we can afford to sign her up for (packages are much cheaper per hour than paying for each individual session). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Awwww, good for libby! Can you take photos? Thank you for the update! Libby is blessed to have such wonderful care!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Awwww, good for libby! Can you take photos? Thank you for the update! Libby is blessed to have such wonderful care!:) Halfway through the appointment, dh said "Oh, we should have brought the camera!" (Face palm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 (packages are much cheaper per hour than paying for each individual session). I have never had a dog in swim therapy but it sounds wonderful. I can't wait to see photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 We have video somewhere of our dog's first session with his back legs flopping uselessly and another maybe a couple of months later where his back legs are moving pretty much normally as long as the water supports his weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 We have video somewhere of our dog's first session with his back legs flopping uselessly and another maybe a couple of months later where his back legs are moving pretty much normally as long as the water supports his weight. Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Halfway through the appointment, dh said "Oh, we should have brought the camera!" (Face palm) I opened this thread expecting pictures. :001_smile: Yeah for Libby! You watch and be prepared to be amazed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Wow, Jean what an experience for your dd. For you, too, of course, but I think this is the kind of thing that makes a life long impact on a child your dd's age. It is so fascinating that this is even an option for your family! Hope Libby enjoyed it, too, and will benefit if future sessions are in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 physical therapy in a pool is such a great resource for Libby. I hope you can continue for her. Great news and wonderful that they let you r daughter go in with her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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