Canine Chiropractic Care
Why would my dog need chiropractic treatment?
Chiropractic care is a holistic approach to many of the health and performance problems of the dog. Chiropractic does not replace traditional veterinary medicine and surgery, but provides an alternative method of care. Chiropractic adjustments have proven to be invaluable in detecting and treating gait abnormalities and other performance-robbing problems. It has also been shown to alleviate pain in the back and neck of the dog.
Signs and symptoms that my dog may need chiropractic treatment
The most common symptoms associated with spinal subluxations are pain, which can manifest itself in a variety of ways. Dogs in pain will show compensatory changes in posture and gait. These changes can cause stress in other joints and muscles. Symptoms include:
- Reluctance to move
- Abnormal posture
- Disability to climb stairs or jump onto raised areas
- Limited performance
- Signs of pain when performing certain movements
- Animal lies on only one side
- Disobedience when jumping
- Altered sitting position (so-called "puppy sitting")
- Changes in behavior
- Frightened or painful facial expression
- Sensitivity to touch
- Unleveled gait rhythm
- Irregular gait
- Stiffness after sleeping
- Stiffness when bending
- Muscular atrophy
- Lick granuloma
- Sciatica neuralgia
- Undefined lameness
- Shortened stride
- Decreased range of motion
- The back does not swing
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