x 1.2m deep (11’8”x5’4”x3’11”). The pool is sunk 50% into the ground, allowing the dog to swim at a comfortable height to his handler, normal walking height.
Two powerful antiswim jets are fitted, the flow of which can be adjusted from a gentle current to rapid white water.
Water hygiene is a very important aspect of hydrotherapy and the pool is equipped with an Ozonator, which removes bacteria electronically, so that only a residue of Chlorine is necessary
as a back up. The water is tested twice daily to maintain the correct levels of Chlorine and ph.
A skimmer is fitted at water level to take any surface hair to the sand filter.
An internal non-slip ramp provides a gradual slope out of the pool and similarly an external ramp
is fitted to make entering and exiting the pool less stressful.
For the severely infirm patient, an overhead, tracked ceiling hoist is available, this provides a
smooth and silent entry to the pool and can maintain a comfortable level in the water.
A shower is installed in the pool room for use both before and after swimming. There is also
a high powered, but variable blaster dryer.