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Animal Chiropractic
Animal chiropractic is a modality that is used to help a variety of conditions in pets. It is not to be used as a sole therapy, but as a complementary treatment to traditional medicine. It should only be performed by a veterinarian or chiropractor that is certified in animal chiropractic. Additionally, the pet's primary care veterinarian should approve chiropractic care before starting treatment.
The chiropractic treatment is known as an adjustment. The adjustment is a very specific, controlled thrust to correct misaligned vertebrae. It works within the normal anatomy of the joint and is gentle. Only the subluxated vertebrae are adjusted. Some massage techniques are often employed during the chiropractic session.
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Animal chiropractic care can help treat spondylosis, lick granulomas, lameness, musculoskeletal problems, chronic anal gland impactions, urinary problems, and neurologic deficits. It is contraindicated in cases of fracture, pregnancy, acute intervertebral disc disease, and some tumors/cancer.
It is imperative that a traditional diagnosis and treatment plan have been in place prior to starting chiropractic care. Chiropractic should be used as ancillary treatment, not primary care. The chiropractic session usually takes about 15 minutes. However, the appointment itself can often last for at least 30 minutes, with extensive history taking, gait evaluation, and follow up recommendations. The frequency of the sessions are scheduled depending on each pet and how they respond.
Chiropractic care can be quite beneficial for your pet. Feel free to visit the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association's website at www.ivca.de for further information.