KinevetDog hydrotherapy · Wavre
Dog hydrotherapy near Wavre
Kinevet is an animal rehabilitation and hydrotherapy centre in Lasne, about 13 km by road from Wavre. Underwater treadmill, therapeutic laser and electrostimulation, supervised by a veterinarian trained in physiotherapy. Sessions take place at the centre, on referral from your regular vet; a first session with assessment (83 €) can be booked online.
Do you live in Wavre and is your dog limping, recovering from surgery, suffering from osteoarthritis or in need of losing weight? The Kinevet centre in Lasne is about 13 km away. No home sessions: rehabilitation requires the underwater treadmill and the centre’s equipment.
Why travel from Wavre to Lasne
A qualified veterinarian (ULiège) trained in physiotherapy supervises every session and liaises with your vet.
Underwater treadmill: water supports the dog, resists movement and warms the tissues — work with no impact on the joints.
Prices displayed: 30-minute session 55 €, first session with assessment 83 €.
The journey from Wavre
About 13 km by road. Step-free access, useful for a dog that cannot yet climb stairs; parking on the Place Communale in Lasne. After drying, a dog stays slightly damp: bring a blanket for the car.
Distance estimated from the town centre (as the crow flies × 1.3); allow a few extra minutes at peak times.
Your vet in Wavre remains your vet
Kinevet works alongside the practices of the region, never in their place: diagnosis and treatment stay with your regular vet, who receives a report after the assessment and at the end of the programme.
Prices — the same for everyone, whatever your town
| Service | Duration | Price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| First hydrotherapy session (assessment included) | 45 min | 83 € |
| Hydrotherapy session | 30 min | 55 € |
| Subscription of 6 hydrotherapy sessions | 6 sessions | 300 € |
Frequently asked questions
Questions from owners in Wavre
How far is Kinevet from Wavre?
In Lasne, Place Communale 9, about 13 km by road from the centre of Wavre.
The “How far am I from the centre?” button on The centre page calculates the distance from your exact location. Step-free access and parking on the square.
Do you make home visits in Wavre?
No: hydrotherapy takes place on the centre’s underwater treadmill in Lasne. Sessions last 30 minutes, drying included.
A programme usually runs for a few weeks at one to two sessions a week; several dates can be booked at once to plan your trips from Wavre.
Do I need a prescription or a referral from my vet?
Kinevet works on veterinary referral, because rehabilitation requires an established diagnosis and ruled-out contraindications. If you do not yet have a referral, book a first session with assessment: the veterinarian evaluates your dog and contacts your regular vet before starting sessions.
Diagnosis and treatment remain with your regular vet, who receives a report after the assessment and at the end of the programme. You can give their details in the appointment request.
My dog doesn’t like water. Is hydrotherapy still possible?
Yes, in the vast majority of cases. The underwater treadmill is not a pool: the dog keeps its paws on the floor, the water rises gradually and there is never any forced swimming. The first session is used to get the dog used to it, with the tank empty and then only slightly filled, with rewards.
Dogs that are reluctant at first usually walk in without difficulty after two or three sessions. If the apprehension persists, the session focuses on mobilisations and laser; water is reintroduced later.
How many sessions should I plan for?
It depends entirely on the indication. After cruciate ligament surgery, a series of six to twelve sessions over six to eight weeks is common. For osteoarthritis, it is long-term maintenance, with one session every one to two weeks.
The initial assessment gives an estimate, reassessed over the sessions according to what the dog shows. Subscriptions of 6, 10 and 20 sessions exist for hydrotherapy and a 6-session package for laser; they are paid at the first visit, during which a plan is established.