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Veterinarians have long
accepted the benefits of hydrotherapy in the recovery programme
of animals.
However,
the use of hydrotherapy was limited only to performance horses
and greyhounds. It was only in recent years that the animal medicine
industry embraced the use of hydrotherapy for other canine breeds.
Nowadays, many hydrotherapy facilities are opening up and more
and more pet owners and veterinarians recommend enrolling dogs
of all kinds (racing, working, show or pet) in hydrotherapy classes/sessions,
not just for treatment, but for their general health and well being.
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With the increase of hydrotherapy facilities, there is a danger
of having other people take advantage of the new trend in health
care. In order to protect the consumers and, at the same time,
protect the credibility of hydro therapists, the Canine Hydrotherapy
Association (CHA) was formed.
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The UK based Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA) is a non-profit
organisation that was established to regulate and set the treatment,
operation, training, supervision, first aid, record keeping and
water quality standards of hydrotherapy facilities under its jurisdiction.
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