Treatment by a Canine Chiropractor
Whether your dog is a beloved family pet or your most-adored show dog or your darling Greyhound race dog, you don’t want to see him hurting. You want him to be healthy and happy. Accordingly, if he looks listless or has a behavior change, you want to find out what is wrong—and get it fixed. If he is having trouble getting up and down or jumping, you want to have him checked out by your veterinarian. You want the best for your dog, and you want your veterinarian to treat your dog immediately.You might end up surprised if—after a thorough examination—your veterinarian recommends that you take your dog to a canine chiropractor for treatment.
Why Should My Dog Be Treated by a Canine Chiropractor?
The benefits of canine chiropractic treatment are the same as those for any type of chiropractic treatment—it is drug-free and surgery-free therapy. Chiropractors do not use any type of medication for their patients; neither do canine chiropractors. As any dog owner can attest, it can often be difficult to get dogs to take medication—and, it is always preferable to do a treatment without medication whenever possible anyway. Additionally, being able to avoid surgery is a big plus. Putting your dog through surgery is the last thing you want to do. That should always be a last resort because it can be difficult for many pets to recover.
A Typical Treatment
Canine chiropractors base their spinal adjustments and manipulations upon a variety of factors. They definitely take a good look at the notes from the veterinary examinations—in fact, reputable canine chiropractors will not work with dogs that have not been examined by veterinarians. In addition, chiropractors perform their own assessments of dogs before doing any type of treatment. Assessments typically include neurological exams, stance and gait analyses and motion and static palpations. After evaluating everything, the canine chiropractor will put all of the information together in order to formulate a treatment plan. Treatment usually includes adjustments of the spine and joints through the use of the hands.
After Treatment
Animals respond differently to chiropractic treatment. Some dogs have immediate improvement after spinal manipulation from a canine chiropractor. Other dogs are very tired for a day or two, and then they seem improved. Some dogs, however, require several sessions with canine chiropractors in order to resolve the issues that are causing them problems.