About Animal Chiropractic

In conjunction with appropriate veterinary care, many musculo-skeletal conditions are greatly assisted by animal chiropractic. Numerous animal caretakers understand the value of chiropractic in the over-all health and wellness of their dogs, cats, horses and other animals. Benefits of animal chiropractic include, enhanced performance, function and quality of life.

 

Indications for Animal Chiropractic

While most animal owners know instinctively that something is wrong, here are some specific things to observe:

 

  • Pain

  • Neck, back, or tail pain

  • Muscle spasm

  • Disc problems (IVDD)

  • Sensitivity to touch

  • Weakness

  • Paralysis

  • Limping

  • Joint issues

  • Injuries from slips, falls and accidents

  • Event or sporting injuries

  • Abnormal posture

  • Gait issues

  • Jaw or TMJ problems, chewing difficulties

  • Stiffness coming out of the crate or stall

  • Uneven muscle development

  • Holding tail to one side

  • Post-surgical care

  • Bowel and bladder dysfunction

  • Puppy sit

  • Seizures

  • Neurological problems

  • Difficulty with weight bearing

  • Trouble getting up and down

  • Behaviour change

  • Skin lesions

  • Scratching

  • Stiffness in side movement of the body or neck

  • Holding up paw or hoof

  • Lack of energy

  • General maintenance of joint and spinal health

To learn more about animal chiropractic or to find a certified animal chiropractor in your area, please visit the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association at:   http://www.animalchiropractic.org

Dr. Jennifer and Dr. Jocelyn also treat human animals, and can be found at Capilano Chiropractic Clinic:   http://capilanochiropractic.com