Doctors, worldwide, certified in animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association

Licensed doctors of chiropractic and of veterinary medicine, worldwide,

certified in animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.

Routine chiropractic care can benefit your animals.

How chiropractic works.

Why treatment can help with other disorders.

Will an adjustment hurt?

Working dog is chiropractic patient.

The bones of the spine and joints are maintained in a specific alignment.
The nerves which surround each joint and vertebral articulation are in constant communication with the central nervous system, brain and all organs.
When even a subtle change in the alignment occurs, it is called a subluxation.
Subluxations affect the nervous system, local muscles, joints and even distant organs, glands and body functions.

Start chiropractic care early.

All organs receive nervous system input from nerves which exit between vertebra.
Correcting subluxations of these areas can change the nervous system input and affect blood flow, as well as hormone and neurotransmitter levels directly affecting the organs and glands, skin and joints.

Driver and horse are chiropractic patients.

Most animals accept both the exam and adjustment without signs of pain.
When a painful area is found, the practitioner will use the gentlest techniques to reduce pain before delivering an adjustment.
In cases of acute or extreme pain, the doctor will often delay the complete adjustment until your companion can be relaxed.

How can anyone adjust

a horse or a dog?

What can I expect after

an adjustment?

Why doesn't one adjustment

resolve the problem?

In the case of a recent injury or subluxation, one adjustment may be adequate, but a follow-up is needed to assure your companion is well.
Often no outward signs occur to let owners know when a subluxation occurs.
When long term problems reach the point of noticeable pain or outward signs, the doctor may need to do several adjustments.

AVCA Certified Doctor and patient.

With animal chiropractic care the practitioner is not adjusting a horse, but rather the relative position of two bones at a joint articulation.

Many animals will show immediate improvement.
Sometimes there is a 24-48 hour period of tiredness.
Some animals require a few sessions to resolve acute pain.
Often, with chronic health problems, the doctor will want to see your animal several times to maintain and re-establish normal function of the joints and nervous system.

Getting the best treatment response.

Be certain to share all the information with the doctor about your pet’s care from all health care providers, including diet, supplements and medications.

Trick rider and horse are chiropractic patients.

Be certain you understand post-adjustment exercise and home therapy recommendations.
Pay attention to saddle fit, shoeing, exercise, collar, harness and conditioning recommendations.

Want to learn more about a doctors' education and certification process?

Visit the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association web site.