Why Do Animals Need Chiropractic Care?

Let me give you some examples of things that I have been asked to treat. I am frequently called upon to treat Standardbred race horses, Dressage horses and Hunter/Jumpers. The actions of competition in these sports are quite often unnatural and demand that the animals contort themselves beyond the physiological range of spinal motion. Injuries are common. Trailering horses is a necessary part of their life, but it is fraught with potential problems: loading and unloading, the sudden jerks and bumps of driving, as well as the hours of standing while the trailer vehicle moves along the road.

A simple and common incident with the household dog occurs when the family changes from carpet to wooden floors. Skippy runs down the hallway and suddenly can't make the turn to the kitchen and wraps himself around the door frame. Next day, he has a hard time getting up, doesn't want to go out to play, and for many days, he can't jump into the car or even climb stairs. I've seen this scenario played out a number of times.

I have also been asked several times to look at dogs whose vets were offering only euthanasia due to non-ambulatory states, when in reality the problem was acute sciatica. Only stubborn owners who took a chance on the world of natural health saved these dogs from death and their families from the pain of losing their pets.

So, as you can see animals can benefit from treatments by a qualified animal chiropractor. Just as chiropractic has been proven to be exceedingly safe and highly beneficial for humans, it is just a matter of time before it is more widely recognized as an art and science that can promote good health in pets and animals as well.

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