How clean are hydrotherapy pools?
All Registered Canine Hydrotherapists are trained in Pool Water Management. The pool or underwater treadmill chemical levels are tested several times a day to ensure that the water is safe and always has sufficient disinfectant properties to protect both the animals and humans from any risk of infection. Detailed records are kept of measurements and treatments. Most hydrotherapy pools use chlorine as the disinfectant chemical, although other chemicals and methods are acceptable. You should expect to see a spotlessly clean pool with sparkling clear water though possibly with an amount of fur floating on the top if the last client was a Newfoundland or large German Shepherd!
