Sponsored Swimathon!
Joined by members of the AHT’s small animal Hydrotherapy unit, the 12-strong swimming team are hoping to raise £7,500 towards a water treadmill.
The treadmill will enable the AHT’s Hydrotherapy unit to treat many more dogs and cats. It will not only help to lessen pain and stiffness, it will also enable the unit to treat a wider range of painful conditions.
“We swim all types of dogs in our hydrotherapy pool - from Jack Russells to Great Danes and St Bernards. Many of these have been referred to us in their golden years suffering with arthritis and muscle wastage. A new water treadmill will complement the existing pool and mean we can help many more dogs to be pain-free.”
You can find out more about the AHT’s swimming dogs: Alfie, Bailey, Molly, Skye, Julie, Barley, their human counterparts and sponsor the team at www.virginmoneygiving.com/paddlingpaws
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