Just when you thought your pet couldn't be pampered any more, along comes a spa for Spot.

While many people gladly share a bed with Fido, it's another thing to share bath water. "Jentle Pet spa for dogs is the first of its kind designed exclusively for dogs," said Kathy Adams, president of MTI Whirlpools near Atlanta, makers of high-end water spas for humans. "The bath is an innovative vessel that has been thoughtfully and ergonomically designed specifically for canine members of the family, providing a comfortable, therapeutic, and most importantly, safe environment for dog bathing"

Besides cleaning and comfort, dog owners are swearing by this doggie spa's therapeutic benefits. "Our 11-year-old Labrador retriever, Katie, was experiencing tremendous difficulty in her hindquarters when getting up," says Dawn Van Lanen of Sarasota, Fla. "With the Jentle Pet, we noticed almost immediately that she was benefiting from increased joint flexibility, struggled less to get up, and began trotting on walks again."

The self-cleaning whirlpool — designed for permanent installation in garages, laundry rooms or mud rooms — comes with a handheld shower and can be equipped with five full-size point-massage whirlpool jets and air volume control. Price: $1,199 for a soaker; up to $2,899 for the whirlpool spa. Information: (800) 783-8827 or www.mtiwhirlpools.com.