Myrtle Beach vet offers hydrotherapy to heal dogs

(WPDE) — Monday is National Dog Day, and a Myrtle Beach veterinarian is helping dogs get stronger through hydrotherapy.

Prime Pet Rehabilitation Therapy in Myrtle Beach offers hydrotherapy for dogs to increase strength and range of motion.

Just like physical therapy for humans, pet PT can help animals recover from injuries, surgeries, neurological issues and pain.

Dog owners can also benefit from their furry friend.

Studies show interacting with pets can help improve mental health and decrease levels of cortisol, which is a stress-related hormone.

“Well, I think that having a dog in general just could be for depression, anything but it just seems to make you happy. I mean there’s nothing like walking in the door and coming home to a little tail waglin’,“ saidKevin Lanctot Jr. withCarolina Boxer Rescue.

If you’re looking for a dog, consider adopting one from a local shelter.

Jackson is a ten-week-old boxer puppy who needs a forever home. You can find him, and others, at Carolina Boxer Rescue.