Question: I had a rough and stressful day. Will a visit to La Paw Spa benefit ME? Answer: OH, YES! Come on in and relax… let Cindy take care of your pup and you can sit back in one of the pool side chairs and just enjoy… the warmth of the water, the moisture in the air, the soft music – – – shut your eyes and take a nap even! You could almost transport yourself to some tropical islands …
THE BENEFITS OF WARM WATER THERAPY: In Aquatic bodywork, we work from a comprehensive perspective that embraces both Eastern and Western models of the body. According to this expanded view, loss of flexibility in joints and muscles is not only physiological in origin, but emotional as well.* Diminished Muscular Tension Increased Range of Motion Reduction of Pain Augmented Peripheral Circulation Normalization of Muscle Tone Reduced Stress and Anxiety Increased Body Awareness Release of Emotional Stress Warmth of the Water: As the temperature of the therapy pool approaches …
DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY (DM) This guide was compiled by a German Shepherd Dog owner who provided care for dogs with this disease. She is not a veterinarian. The guide is intended to provide general information and examples; it is not intended to be a substitute for expert advice and information that can only be provided by a qualified veterinarian familiar with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). Consult your veterinarian and neurologist for accurate and complete information about DM. What is degenerative myelopathy (DM)? …
Trooper’s Storyby Carol Swindaman I work at Redwood Animal Hospital in Redmond WA. Anyone who works at an animal hospital knows that there is always an opportunity to adopt a new pet due to a variety of circumstances. In the fall of 2000, Trooper came to us by way of Pasado’s Safe Haven, an animal rescue group based in Sultan, Washington. He was taken from a high kill shelter where he was certain to die. He was very thin and …
There is no way we can thank you enough for all you have done for Enya! She wouldn’t be half-way back if it wasn’t for your swimming therapy and massages! It is no small part you played in her getting muscled back up to where she is today! Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!
My beautiful boy dog, Zion, had Degenerative Myelopathy of the German Shepherd Dog (DM is a progressive disease that gradually paralyzes the dog). Zion’s physical deterioration was heartbreaking, but taking him to La Paw Spa was like taking a trip back in time to Warm Springs in the days of Polio. Zion loved the warm water, it helped him to feel better and he had the freedom to swim even after his rear legs were numb and unresponsive on land. He simply glowed …
Toby, my Bernese Mountain dog, was in constant pain and limping extensively from the time that he was about 4 months old. After spending $1200. at Pullman’s vet school, we left with no definite diagnosis, just possible tendons that were too tight. We have never known exactly what it is, but after seeing Cindy, he has turned into a happy bouncy boy. No more Rimadyl or pain killers anymore. Now he can jump in and out of cars, and she keeps him …
Teddy is a little better. His legs are still very weak, but today he was able to walk in the park for the first time. I’ll say one thing–he really loves his water workouts! He looks so happy and relaxed when he returns from La Paw Spa, and he’s also very happy after going in the tub. He follows me around afterwards wherever I go and gives me these deep soulful looks. Thanks again for teaching me about the benefits …
Thank you so much for seeing Shane. You’ve helped him a lot, but also you’ve helped me. When Shane was first diagnosed it was very difficult for me to accept. I didn’t want him to be limited in any way, and in many ways ~I~ didn’t want to have to limit him either. Just going, talking to you and such has helped me see that it’s really not a big deal. His needs have changed but he’s still a happy, …
When we first brought Karma to swim with Cindy after her awful accident, we (along with the vets, who said it would not happen) were dubious that she would ever again regain full function. After 16 months she was 99% healed and went on to achieve her ASFA field Championship, in huge part due to her visits to La Paw Spa and Cindy’s gentle, healing ways. Karma has gone on to have a litter of her own, to run for …