Touch Canine Care Centre - Harrogate

Touch Canine Care Centre - Harrogate

Touch Canine care centre is a specialised canine care centre based close the beautiful spa town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire.

The multi disciplinary team work closely together to achieve maximum rehabilitation results for your dog.

Touch Canine Centre is the first of it's kind in Yorkshire: Offering canine hydrotherapy, physiotherapy assessment and treatment. The centre has undergone rigorous preparation to ensure only the highest standards are given, raising confidence to veterinarians and pet owners alike.

The centre offers canine hydrotherapy and complimentary animal therapies. Experienced professionals carry out these specialist clinics.

Contact

Touch Canine Care Centre
Skipton Road, Harrogate, HG3 2LT
Telephone: 01423 772944
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Benefits of Hydrotherapy

Relieves pain, swelling and stiffness

Improves joint mobilisation and increases range of movement

Improves muscle strength and maintenance

Improves circulation

Improves cardiovascular fitness

Improves sensory awareness

Relaxes muscle spasms

Strengthens muscles

Improves mental well being

Conditions which may benefit from Hydrotherapy

Arthritis

Hip dysplasia

Muscle, tendon, ligament injuries

Recovery from multiple injuries such as fractures

CDRM (Chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy)

Spinal injuries

Nerve damage/injuries

Back pain

OCD (Osteochondritis dessicans)

Obesity (Weight loss in conjunction with diet

Testimonials

A Rejuvenated Dog

Last spring, Daisy, my 12 year old lab/collie bitch was limping severely and in some distress. The vet, (John Smith, at the Bishopton Practice) diagnosed a problem with the cruciate ligament in her right hind leg and performed a delicate operation which was successful. However, Daisy’s muscles were still much weakened and she was reluctant to put weight on her the repaired leg. I remembered that I had seen a notice about a new Hydrotherapy centre near Harrogate and so, rather nervously, with the vet’s approval, I made an appointment there with the Therapist, Kay Harland.

That was one of the best decisions of my life! Kay soon established a rapport with the rather nervous Daisy and began to work with her in the water, gently encouraging her to swim, while also massaging the muscles in her repaired leg.

Daisy likes water but was understandably a bit nervous at first and it was wonderful to see the way in which Kay built up the dog’s confidence and gradually encouraged her to swim more and more, ensuring that she turned so that the relevant leg was properly exercised while at the same time Kay continued to massage her. By the end of the first course of 6 sessions the leg was much improved but I booked a further six, and also arranged some acupuncture with Mr Cox, a vet at the Bishopton Practice who specialises in this.

By the end of the second Hydrotherapy course Daisy’s leg was again firm and she walked easily with no limp. However, she enjoyed the sessions so much that I have continued having one session a week and intend to keep on with this. Daisy has regained all her old vitality, has a very trim shape and walks and runs with ease. The greatest treat for me is to see Daisy’s excitement as we drive up to the centre; I let her off the lead as soon as Kay is free and Daisy then races into the pool area and stands at the top of the pool ramp quivering until Kay comes to start the session. I hope that with continuing weekly sessions, plus three monthly acupuncture visits, Daisy will retain her health and vitality for some time yet.

Mary Dance
Ripon

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Dear Kay

I am very sorry to have to tell you that sadly Basil passed away on New Year’s Day.

I would like to thank you and all the staff at Touch Canine Care Centre very much for the kindness and support you gave to Basil and myself over the many months that we visited you.

The caring nature and the individuality of the hydro-therapy that Basil received from you helped so much to improve his quality of life. You helped to maintain his mobility through the regular, carefully tailored swimming sessions and these also stimulated him mentally as he was always more alert following his visits to you.

Many thanks again and I wish you every success as I am sure, like Basil and I, there will be many more happier dogs and contented owners that visit you.

Many thanks
Gill

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Dear Kay

I just wanted to say Thank You on behalf of the branch and volunteers for a very informative and interesting evening the other week. We were all very impressed and appreciated the time you took to show us the Centre and the pool "in action". Everyone enjoyed themselves and wish you every success, it will be well deserved.

Jill Johnson - Branch Manager RSPCA
Harrogate and District Branch