Ferno Veterinary Systems is the home of the Aqua Paws Underwater Treadmill System. We specialize in small animal products that offer rehabilitation from injury and surgery with reduced recovery time of 50-60%, therapy for pain, and accelerated conditioning for improved performance.

Designed specifically for canine rehabilitation, the Ferno Aqua Paws Underwater Treadmill System allows dogs to begin the rehabilitation process earlier than normal. Using the natural properties of water (buoyancy, resistance and heat), the Aqua Paws unit creates a low-impact treadmill workout that helps the animal to increase muscle strength and endurance, and allows for a quicker transition to land-based therapy.

Treatments can be customized through variable water heights, which can accommodate different sized dogs and be adjusted for various weight bearing exercises. The reusable water supply transfers quickly from the water storage chamber, where the water is chemically treated, filtered and heated, into the exercise chamber. The freestanding modular Aqua Paws system can be transported through standard doorways for ease of installation and relocation.

Use this site to learn more about aquatic canine therapy and how it can benefit a dog, whether it's recovering from surgery or to improve performance for competition.

Veterinary care providers will also be interested to learn more about Ferno sponsored seminars and continuing education. Read more in our Education section.

The Majority of all U.S. Veterinary Colleges have the Aqua Paws Underwater Treadmill.

Auburn University

University of California-Davis

Colorado State University

Cornell University

University of Illinois

Iowa State University

Kansas State University

Louisiana State University

Michigan State University

University of Minnesota

Ohio State University

Oklahoma State University

Oregon State University

University of Tennessee

Texas A&M University

Washington State University

University of Wisconsin

University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

Do you want to learn more about canine rehabilitation? Click here to see our schedule of continuing education seminars.