“An animal in need of chiropractic care shows this in a variety of ways, but generally owners notice a lack of performance or modified behaviours in their animals. The animals get the same sort of ailments that humans get; they get arthritis, disc herniations, they suffer sprains and strains – all the same musculoskeletal issues humans get. The afflicted animal might not be as active or agile in their movements as they were before. For instance, they might stop going up the stairs or jumping on beds, they might change their eating habits or their digestion will be off.”
“For animals in the performance world, veterinary chiropractic is nothing new, but there has been an increase in instances of veterinarians referring patients to animal chiropractors in their area, as well as more and more veterinarians wanting to add animal chiropractors to their practices.” – Canadian Chiropractor July/Aug 2014 p24-29
If your pet suffers any of the conditions below, a chiropractic assessment is a fantastic option.
Lameness, lifting of a leg or reluctance to go for a walk or up/down stairs:
“Carter now loves to walk for 2 hours after he is adjusted, even in the winter”
Trouble standing up, laying down or jumping:
“Flopsy my 18 year old cat can now jump onto our bed for the first time in years”
Degenerative changes (Arthritis):
“Brandy’s adjustments definitely keep her joint stiffness at a lower level”
Behavioural or mood changes:
“Bella is so relaxed after her visits that she sleeps for hours and the cat climbs all over her without so much as a flinch.”
Secondary pain/issues due to disc herniations, hip dysplasia, surgery or medication:
“Breezey was so much more comfortable after her hind leg tendon rupture”
Other Common Conditions Chiropractic Can Help With:
- Head Tilting
- Pelvic Unleveling
- Accidents
- Falls
- Agility/Athletic Event Injuries
- Sensitivity to touching
- Incontinence
- Chronic Health Problems
- Limb Pain/Weakness
- Jaw (TMJ) pain
- Difficulty chewing
- Muscle Spasms
- Improving Performance and Flexibility
The best part about Animal Chiropractic Care is its preventative and / or maintenance nature. I see many animals that initially had a problem, were then treated and now come in regularly for a spinal checkup. This is the best way to prevent future problems and strive for an even more optimal quality of life.