Aging is not easy for anyone, especially our dogs. Their back end gets weaker, it is hard to get up and down, they quit using stairs, they experience discomfort, and so much more. This can be tough for a pet owner to come to grips with. However, what if I told you animal chiropractic care […]
As animal chiropractors, we see a lot of different conditions walk into our practice. However, one of the biggest issues we see is arthritis. Arthritis is particularly tough on a dog’s rear end, but can have whole body effects. In this article, we want to describe some natural treatments for dogs with arthritis that we […]
Many small breed dog owners deal with a condition known as luxating patella (or floating kneecaps). One day their little pup is running blissfully around the back yard then out of nowhere they come up lame. There is usually a yelp and the affected leg rises into the air. It is heartbreaking, especially for someone who […]
Maintenance care is somewhat standard in “human” chiropractic. Many people want to prevent the major issue they initially came in with from recurring. To do this, they make periodic visits to their chiropractor and make sure everything is functioning correctly – even if they are not in a lot of pain. It’s no different than […]
CBD oil, specifically that derived from hemp, is catching on in the human and animal world. It is a supplement you can get over the counter and seems to have many positive benefits. However, many people are still nervous to use it because of the association with marijuana. However, there is no need to stress. […]
Milo is a young dachshund that has had back problems due to IVDD on multiple occasions. The incident that brought him in to see us was more drastic than the previous ones. His back had hunched up, his neck was in spasm, and he was dragging his back legs. Milo was in significant pain and […]
Ellie was dealing with serious lameness and non weight bearing in her one hind leg. She was no stranger to limping as she is a two year old shepherd that LOVES to rough house with her 3 year old shepherd brother. The two are crazy and often times will come up with some sort of lameness. […]
Do you have a dog that inhales their food? Puppies in particular are notorious for this, and they often end up vomiting right after! Other breeds, such as hounds, also eat incredibly fast and often look bloated. So, what can we do to help this issue? The answer is to use a slow feeding bowl. […]
Humans deal with back pain pretty regularly. As a matter of fact, it is one of the biggest health issues Americans deal with. We treat it with chiropractic, physical therapy, medication, and much more. Did you know your dog deals with back pain too? The difference is that a dog doesn’t show signs of pain […]
Meet Holly. She is a 5 year old Dachshund who woke up one day and couldn’t use her back legs thanks to a bad disc. Naturally, her mother was frantic and immediately took her to the vet. The vet was not optimistic about her recovery and told the owner that she may want to consider […]