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INTRODUCTION
Both
human and animal health care professionals recognize swimming as one of
the best forms of exercise. Swimming allows the body to achieve
increased mobility in stiff or sore joints as well as helping to rebuild
muscle mass around affected joints. Increased cardiovascular and
respiratory fitness can also be achieved without the pounding and
jarring of other forms of exercise.
Most
veterinarians agree that swimming is an excellent exercise for dogs
suffering from arthritis or hip dysplasia, and for post surgical
rehabilitation (Veterinarian recommendation required). Swimming is suitable for all breeds of dogs.
It is a gentle way of rebuilding their fitness, especially where a
weight bearing exercise would be too strenuous.
PET
INN Resort & Spa offers a safe, convenient, alternative to backyard
pools or lakes. Our spa is heated and has a non-chlorine filtration
system that will not cause skin or eye irritation. If your dog has a
fear of water or is not structurally designed for swimming, we work
patiently with your pet to assure his comfort and security. For their
safety and to aid in buoyancy, our swimmers either wear US Coast Guard
approved life preservers or they are fitted with custom canine slings
that are used in conjunction with our electronic lift.
Ask
your veterinarian about the many benefits of swimming your dog. Let's
work together to enhance your pet's quality of life.
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HOW OUR HYDRO-SPA PROGRAM WORKS
The
PET INN Spa is an indoor, climate controlled environment that is
equipped with our dual purpose unit: that is both a swimming pool and a
hydro-massage spa. The massage spa is used for the older or more
infirmed dogs in which swimming represents an excessive or impossible
degree of exertion. The massage spa functions in a manner similar to a
human Jacuzzi, providing warm water muscle stimulation, which can help reduce muscle stiffness and soreness. In our
experience, warm water massage can help improve mobility and general
attitude.
Our
Hydro-Spa is also a warm filtered pool, deep enough that even large
breeds of dogs are unable to touch the bottom. We use one of the first
ionized bacteriostatic filtering systems to be used in a canine spa
(these systems are in widespread use in domestic and municipal pools).
This allows us to avoid the use of Chlorine and thus swim dogs with
chemical-sensitive skin/eye conditions in safety.
During
a swim session, dogs are gently lifted and placed into the pool. For
their safety and to aid in buoyancy, our swimmers wear US Coast Guard
approved life preservers. Large or disabled pets are lifted and
supported by our electronic canine lift. Depending on the initial degree
of fitness, the dogs either swim in calm water or against one or two
adjustable jets that are angled against the direction of motion. A
minute's swim against both jets is roughly equivalent to a mile's
walk/run in terms of overall exertion without the joint loading that
occurs in normal exercise.
The
principle of swimming is to provide musculo-skeletal movement and to
improve cardiovascular and respiratory fitness & stamina while
avoiding high-impact damage to the joints. The maximum duration of a
single session is 15 minutes, which includes rest periods.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR PET TO JOIN OUR SWIMMING
PROGRAM
YOUR
PET MUST HAVE CURRENT INOCULATIONS AND BE CLEAN AND PARASITE FREE.
TALK
WITH YOUR VETERINARIAN ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SWIMMING YOUR DOG.
IF
YOUR DOG HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
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SWIMMING MAY HELP;
Arthritis
Including, but not exclusively: hip dysplasia. Elbow/Shoulder OCD.
Vertebral spondylosis. An after-swim, warm Hydro Massage is very
soothing and helps to relax muscles.
Ligamentous
Damage
Particularly postoperative cruciate rupture. Swimming enables the dog to
begin active exercise without imposing high-impact stress on the newly
repaired ligament.
Spinal
Disc Lesions
Lumbar and cervical spinal disc lesions (in the post-surgical phase).
Obesity
Exercise is a very important part of any weight-reduction program.
Swimming is particularly useful in the obese dog with chronic arthritis
in which normal levels of exercise are improbable if not impossible.
Detailed
records are kept of each dog's swim, its progress in the pool in terms
of duration of swim and difficulty level (calm water, one or two jets).
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FEES & PACKAGES
Before
Beginning Any Exercise Program, Talk with Your Pet's Veterinarian.
All
swimmers must have current inoculations, be clean and flea free.
Swimming
$18.00 per Swim
$85 for 5
$150 for 10
Hydro-Massage:
$18.00 per Session
$85 for 5
Only
$5 when included with a Swim
Towels & Dryer available for owners use or bring
your own towels for the trip home. If you choose not to dry your pet yourself, schedule Doggy Day Care or a
Bath and we'll dry your pet for you!
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SWIM & TRIM PROGRAMS
Are
You Killing Your Pet With Kindness?
Obesity WILL shorten your dog's life!
We
know how hard it is to resist those big brown eyes.
But overfeeding, too many treats and lack of exercise leads to obesity.
We
can help improve your pet's quality of life!
Losing excess pounds and beginning an exercise program
may add years to your
pet's life
If your
overweight pet will be vacationing with us for 7 days or more,
we've created a wonderful value package
SWIM
& TRIM
Your
pet will stay in luxury while enjoying fun filled days of pampering. Our
loving staff will ensure your pet's happiness while losing weight and toning up.
FEATURES
Luxurious
SOLARIUM PATIO SUITES VIP Guest Privileges; 5 outdoor Potty & Play
periods daily.
SPECIAL
DIET Reduced
calorie lamb and rice dry kibble with boiled chicken breasts. Daily
vitamin and healthy treats of yogurt, fresh fruits and vegetables.
DAILY
SWIM & HYDRO-MASSAGE Monday -- Friday
Hydro/Massage
Swimming is an important part of our weight reduction program. It is
particularly useful in the obese dog with chronic arthritis in which
normal levels of exercise are improbable if not impossible.
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BATH At
the start of their program, each guest will enjoy a deep cleaning Hydro
surge bath and brushing. After each swim, your pet will be thoroughly
dried. Guests with long coats will be brushed and blown dry (an
additional charge may apply).
Detailed
Daily Reports are kept for each guest:
Caloric
Intake, Output, Mental Attitude and Emotional Well-being
Progress
in Pool -- duration of swim and difficulty level (calm water, 1 or 2
jets).
Weight
Loss -- weighed on arrival, Fridays and on departure
Requirements
for our SWIM & TRIM Program:
Physical exam and recommendation from your veterinarian
(Health Condition and Recommendation Form.)
Your pet must be current on inoculations including Bordetella
14 Day
Luxury SWIM & TRIM Spa Package
A $698.00 Value for only $500
7
Day Luxury SWIM & TRIM Spa Package
A $358.00 Value for
only $250
(Plan
your pet's TRIM & SWIM Program during YOUR vacation!)
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