Sammy & Snickers

Sammy & Snickers, Where The Tales Begin

Allow us to introduce ourselves, we are Sammy and Snickers, two members of the Cole household and the best looking by far. We are here to tell you some stories our mom has been sharing with us about some of her patients. Now we will do…
Intervertebral Disk Disease
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The Skinny On Intervertebral Disk Disease

Over the last few months a multitude of clients have come my way with a diagnosis of Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD), in various stages of progression. I’m sure part of it has to do with my profession, as an animal chiropractor…
House
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A Spine & A House; What Do They Have In Common?

What Does Your Body Have In Common With A House? Shelter is one of the basic needs of life. A well-constructed house will protect you from thunderstorms, bugs, frigid winters, scorching summers and a multitude of other hazards. If a…
Household Poisons
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A Holistic Approach To Neighborhood & Household Poisons

With spring having sprung, it's important to watch out for all the not-so-lovely treats having been hidden under the snow. Not to mention the pesticide treatment signs that have now become regular ornaments on our daily walks...with all…
Paralysis Reversal
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Paralysis & It's Reversal

One condition that truly breaks my heart and has been receiving a bit more notice in the news is animals with paralysis. You often see or hear about dogs with three limbs, cats missing legs, and animals in wheelcarts. The last is usually…
Lavender Oil
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Normal Vs. Abnormal Gait

Something I've noticed a lot recently is how many animals are walking around with completely abnormal gaits and nothing is being done about it! My curiosity was peaked while watching a dog show, and it seemed several of the "top dogs" were…
Doggy Daycare
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Doggy Daycare - Letting Off Some Steam!

Every now and again you may think to yourself that you could really use a break...Perhaps this thought crosses your mind after you've completed your fourth thirty minute play session and gone on three walks, yet your pup is still going like…
Vitamin D
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The Big "D"

No, not Detroit, we are talking about VITAMIN D! Ever wondered why your dogs nose changes color in the colder months? Or maybe you hadn't even noticed this happening...not every animal will experience a fading in his or her nose color…
Incontinence & Chiropractic
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Why Does An Adjustment Help With Incontinence?

Normally I like to write about things that don't necessarily directly pertain to chiropractic, however, this post will be a bit different. Lately I've had multiple patients come to me struggling with incontinence issues. These are animals…
What Should I Be Feeding My Cat
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HELP! What Should I Be Feeding My Cat?

A common problem I've come across as of late seems to be fussy cats. Cats that have been around for at least a decade, eating the same food for their entire lives, all of a sudden want nothing to do with their regimen and simply demand…
Lavender Oil
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Lavender Oil: Calms & Heals Without The Ouch

One of my favorite topics as of late is essential oils. Now I know what you may be thinking, it's a bit farfetched to expect an oil to do anything outside of cooking and being well, oily, and you couldn't be more wrong. Essential oils…