1. Print the online Terms and Conditions and the Vet Referral Form from this website.
2. Please read, fully understand, sign and date our Terms and Conditions.
3. Ask your Veterinary Surgeon to complete the Vet Referral Form and give your pet a thorough healthcheck, or contact Castle House Vets on 01239 710187 to conduct you dogs healthcheck, please mention K9 Fit Fur Fun when booking.
4. Contact us to make an appointment by telephoning: 01239 654584
5. On your dog's first appointment please bring with you:
   a) Vet Referral Form.
   b) Terms and Conditions.
   c) Your pet’s vaccination certificate.
   Please ensure that you do not exercise or feed your pet for at least three hours before swimming.

Please note that your dog's swimming time will be kept to a minimum until full strength and fitness has been resumed. It is better to exercise in small doses rather than overwork weak or damaged muscles and joints, risking further injury.

All sessions will include the following :

• A general assessment
• A head to tail health check
• Showering before treatment to remove any traces of dirt, dust or grit and to acclimatise your dog to the water
• Fitting of buoyancy aids
• The use of facilities as deemed necessary by the hydrotherapist
• Assisted swimming from the hydrotherapist as necessary
• Showering of your dog after therapy to ensure the removal of any traces of chlorine, We use only high quality dog shampoos.
• Drying of the coat, we hand dry each dog - we do not use drying cages.
• Written reports to your Veterinary Surgeon
• Plenty of FUN !!!

Whilst we are happy to treat any dog referred to us by a Veterinary Surgeon, it is advisable to wait until dogs are at least six months of age before beginning hydrotherapy, due to the fast development of bones and joints in this early stage of life. 

Dogs who are swimming for obesity and weight loss are inlcuded as rehabiliation as this is a medical condition which can lead to further health problems.