Chiropractic for Dogs

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Like people, dogs can experience health issues that affect their mobility and quality of life. Alongside traditional medicine, your veterinarian might suggest an alternative holistic approach to treating your dog.  

 Arthritis - Chronic pain conditions - Degenerative disc disease - Gastrointestinal problems - Hip dysplasia - Incontinence - Mobility issues such as difficulty going up or down stairs - Muscle spasms - Nerve problems - Reproductive issues - Respiratory problems - Separation anxiety - Skin problems like allergic dermatitis and ringworm - Stiffness and tension - Travel sickness

Healthy athletic dogs used for showing, hunting, and performance are also great candidates for Chiropractic care. As everyday stresses can cause subluxations which interfere with the nervous system, gentle adjustments can keep them functioning at their highest level. 

A subluxation is abnormal movement within a joints normal range of motion. These are the segments we adjust. The spine is a complex framework of bones (vertebra), ligaments, muscles and nerves. If the movement and biomechanics of the vertebra become dysfunctional, they can interfere with the performance of the nerves that are branching off of the spinal cord and going to the all of the muscles and organs. As this occurs, your animal can lose normal mobility; resulting in stiffness, tension, pain and even organ dysfunction.  

Animals do not get adjusted quite the same way humans do. Their anatomy requires lower force, and does not generally produce an audible sound. We use gentle thrusts on specific joints to correct subluxations and restore proper function. Most dogs really enjoy their visits! . If you have seen some of the sensational viral videos with huge reactions- that is not Chiropractic! It is so important you only trust your animals to qualified and highly trained Animal Chiropractors. 

Most pets get quite sleepy the rest of the day after an adjustment, but some may have bursts of energy because they are feeling so good! Especially after the first time they are adjusted, some pets may be sore depending on the nature of the underlying condition. It is important to give your dog a rest day as their body adapts and heals. In general, animals do not need as frequent adjustments as people do. Follow up may be required anywhere from 2-6 weeks after their initial adjustment.