Are you tired of veterinary visits that don’t seem to help? It might be time for you to consider a dog chiropractor.
Nobody wants to see their dog in pain or struggle with their loss of movement and day to day function. If you have ruled out other treatment options for your pet, animal chiropractic is a good alternative to medication or surgery.
Although there’s a stigma around dog chiropractors, it is gaining more recognition in the veterinary world. Your animal chiropractor has done their fair share of university study, having either a veterinarian degree or a human chiropractor degree, to begin with.
We know your dog is more than just a pet. They are your friend and your family and naturally you want the best for your pooch but unfortunately, your dog isn’t the best in letting you know when it’s in pain.
Does your dog limp, shuffle or struggle to wag its tail? Here are the signs to look out for in your pooch, that may indicate a condition that would benefit from chiropractic treatment:
- Difficulty climbing stairs
- Decreased mobility
- Inability to jump
- Abnormal gait
- Sensitivity when touching
- Limping or dragging the back legs
- Weak front legs
- Issues standing, sitting or lying down
An animal chiropractor isn’t necessary for every dog, just like several medications or surgeries. So, when do you need to consider an animal chiropractor? If your dog has had negative side effects to any medication or treatment or if your dog needs surgery, and animal chiropractor can help get your pooch on the right track.
If your dog experiences pain with petting, has an abnormal gait or difficulty walking he/she may need a chiropractic adjustment to restore joint movement and allow normal function without pain.
Your animal chiropractor can help your dog with these mobility issues. Animal chiropractors understand the importance of keeping your pup happy and comfortable. By correcting joint dysfunction your companion’s pain will be reduced, behaviour can improve, day to day function can improve and that abnormal gait can be corrected, preventing any further hip or arthritic problems for the future.
There are certain dog breeds that are predisposed to genetic diseases. The type of dog you have may impact directly on its biomechanics, and the problems your dog has with day-to-day function can be helped by chiropractic treatment.
As a holistic approach to treating musculoskeletal problems in some dogs, the principle behind animal chiropractic treatment is the same as what is used on humans. A common way both animal and human chiropractors treat the misalignment of the spine (vertebrae) is through manual adjustment and manipulation.
The adjustment of the spine, joints and other affected areas help to improve function and mobility and can alleviate some of your pup’s physical stress and pain.
If you notice your pup isn’t moving the way it used to a visit to your dog chiropractor might be the best option for him/her. After all, we all want our pet dog to be the happiest and healthiest it can be throughout their life