Canine Care

Canine

  • Have you noticed that your dog...

    Had difficulty getting up and down?

    Is tail swishing as in pain?

    Walks funny, even 3 legged?

    Has ear shyness (especially on one side)?

    Resent grooming in certain areas?

    Has neck restriction, especially to one side?

    Has excessive and frequent back soreness?

    Has uneven gait?

    Has lost power in the hind?

    Is always moody?

    Walks "funny"?

    Has your dog gone longer than one year without a chiropractic evaluation?

    If you have noticed even ONE of these findings, then a chiropractic evaluation may be needed for your canine.

    To schedule an evaluation for your dog, please visit my Scheduling page.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    A disease that affects the development of the hip joint. It is frequently brought about by a laxity of the muscles, connective tissue, and ligaments that should the joint. Subluxation can effect the nerves that power the muscles that should provide this support. True dysplasia can be diagnosed by X-ray.

    Motion Palpation

    Feeling for the proper motion of spinal segments and extremities.

    Progressive Myelopathies

    Progressive neurological deterioration following spinal cord injury with functional or pathological changes unrelated to anatomical compression of the spinal cord or spinal instability.

    Unilateral Lameness

    Disabled so that movement, especially walking, is difficuly or impossible. Marked by pain or rigidness. One sided lameness.

    Wobblers Disease

    Wobblers syndrome is caused by narrowing or malformation of the spinal cervical (neck) vertebrae which causes pressure on the spinal cord by the lower cervical (neck) vetebrae due to either a malformation of the vertebra or when the vertebrae do not come together properly. This causes a weakness or lack of coordination in the limbs. Probable causes of wobblers include: subluxation, nutrition, genetics, trauma. Initial signs and symptoms include variable gait changes.

  • The following list describes symptoms suffered by canines which can be treated by an Animal Chiropractic.

    I do not suggest that you attempt to diagnose your dog's problems. This list is simply a guide to our services and should be used in concert with your veterinarian.

    MALADIES:

    Recurring asymmetrical back soreness

    Neck, back, leg, and tail pain

    Asymmetrical neck restrictions and stiffness, "One-sided"

    Muscle spasms, nerve problems

    Event or sports injuries

    Spinal injuries from slips, falls, and accidents

    Difficulty jumping, running, and trotting

    Short stepping

    Performance problems

    Grooming, brushing sensitivity

    Agility dysfunction

    Disc problems, joint problems, limping

    Hyperactivity

    Jaw or TMJ problems, difficulty chewing

    Acute or chronic lameness

    Progressive lameness

    Unilateral lameness

    Hip dysplasia - like syndromes

    Knee dysfunction

    Progressive myelopathies

    Digestive disorders

    Increased or decreased GI mobility

    Bowel, bladder disorders

    And many more...