62 million – that’s the number of households that own a dog in the US, followed by cats at 37 million. Collectively, over 70% of US households have either a dog or cat as a pet, though it’s more like a family member for most of these households. In most cases, these animals were well-cared for, fed, bathed, walked (dogs particularly), and vaccinated. But there is another aspect of animal care and happiness – their fitness.
According to multiple projections, over half of these household dogs and pets are overweight or obese, which doesn’t just impact their health but also their playfulness and attitude, and it can have a significant impact on the emotional health of their human family members.
Oasis Pro can play a critical role in ensuring that our furry and feline friends are healthy and fit. It is used to provide hydrotherapy for dogs, other canines, and cats, helping them lose weight without stressing their bodies
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is the process of using water for therapeutic purposes, and while the term can be applied to a wide range of therapies, its definition can be narrowed in the context of Oasis Pro. Hydrotherapy, in the context of Oasis Pro, is the process of using water and leveraging its physical property of buoyancy to help pets exercise.
Buoyancy is the upward force water exerts on anything (or anyone) that’s in it. As a result, it carries, or, in less accurate terms, cancels out some of the weight a body is exerting over water. So if a dog or another animal is partially submerged in water (and standing up on its own legs), the legs would carry only a fraction of its original legs, and the rest would be balanced by buoyancy.
This allows them to walk or even run without overexerting their leg joints. This is one of the most efficient ways for pets (or even humans) to lose weight without permanently damaging their joints because, with a relatively high weight, the joints are already under stress, and walking/running may exacerbate their condition. Doing the same activity in water when it’s carrying the bulk of the weight neutralizes this problem.
Oasis Pro – A Premium Choice for Hydrotherapy for Canines
Oasis Pro leverages this property of water by combining a watertight treadmill with an enclosure that can be filled with water to partially submerge a pet. The pet can walk or run on the treadmill without over-stressing their joints.
The overall equipment is built to accommodate the hydrotherapy of canines/hydrotherapy of dogs of almost all sizes. It’s 100″ x 56″ and 40″ deep, with a usable belt length of 65″, which can easily accommodate some of the largest dog breeds like Mastiff, Boerboels, and Great Danes. The depth is enough to partially submerge some of the tallest dog breeds as well, enough to leverage the impact of buoyancy for the hydrotherapy of dogs.
[ Also Read: Build Your Underwater Treadmill for Canines ]
Apart from its dimensions, there are several premium features and add-ons that make Oasis Pro one of the top choices for hydrotherapy cabinets. This includes:
- Low-profile design, which allows most dogs to get into the machine and onto the treadmill without any ramp or supporting elevation.
- It offers a comprehensive speed range – from 0.2 to 9 miles per hour, and it can be incremented by a factor of 0.1 miles per hour. This precise control ensures that an ideal speed for a wide variety of pets can be found. It’s worth noting that while some dogs can achieve speeds as fast as 45 miles per hour on land, the fastest breeds when it comes to swimming can only clock in at 9.2 miles per hour (eight knots) at max. And that’s when they are swimming, where there is far less friction than walking/running in water. So, the 9-mile maximum speed is more than enough for the fastest and strongest dog breeds.
- At 3 feet (length) by 2.5 feet (width), Oasis Pro has a reasonable footprint, which makes it easy to accommodate in most commercial and residential settings.
However, the most significant attraction of Oasis Pro is that it’s fully customizable. Almost everything, from its dimensions to equipment, can be modified to meet the needs of the clients and the pets that would be using it. It also comes with several add-ons like remote control operation, resistance jets (for endurance training), and UV/Ozone filtration.
Who Is It For?
There are two target market segments for Oasis Pro:
Vets/Pet Care Professionals: This is the primary target market for this machine. Vets and pet care professionals who offer or plan to offer hydrotherapy for dogs as a service might find its attractive features and competitive pricing quite appealing. Even vets and pet care professionals who offer weight loss services through various means may experience amazing results with Oasis Pro. Since its dimensions allow it to accommodate a wide range of dogs and other pets, they can cater to the bulk of their clientele suffering from overweight/obesity.
Pet Owners: Pet owners who wish to help their furry companions lose weight in an indoor setting or keep their old pets (possibly suffering from arthritis) in shape can also consider Oasis Pro. They can get the machine customized for their specific use cases and based on available space.
Final Words
It’s worth noting that while hydrotherapy for canines/hydrotherapy for dogs is not the only way for them to lose weight, it’s definitely one of the most efficient and engaging ones. It saves the pets from trading in one healthy problem (obesity) for another (joint pain) while achieving the desired fitness and health levels. If we add in the fact that some dogs simply love playing in water, the activity makes therapeutic sense on another level.
Oasis Pro is a premium product from a company that’s an industry leader in hydrotherapy. It has been developed with best-in-class materials and equipment. So, if hydrotherapy for dogs is something you wish to add to your professional portfolio or in your home, it deserves to be the top consideration.
