VETERINARY CHIROPRACTIC
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IS YOUR PET WELL-ADJUSTED?
This information is designed to answer some of the questions you may
have concerning chiropractic care for animals. Our office offers
chiropractic care for the animal patient. Animal chiropractic is a
relatively new profession, and it has great potential for dealing with
many animal health problems.
WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC?
Most people associate chiropractic care only with back problems. This
is a misconception. Chiropractic deals with the nervous system that is
housed inside the spinal column. The spinal cord carries all the
nerves that go to every organ in the body. These nerves exit the
spinal column through areas between vertebras, which are the
individual spinal bones. Chiropractic maintains that adequate nerve
supply is vital to the proper functioning of the entire body. When the
vertebra bones are misaligned, even very slightly, they affect the
nerves and the chiropractic adjustment is aimed at correction the
subluxation and restoring the proper functioning of the nervous system.
Chiropractic thus works to eliminate the cause of the problem and not
just simply treat the symptoms. Many animal benefits from chiropractic
care.
WHAT CAUSES SUBLUXATION?
A subluxation is caused by trauma such as slips, falls, automobile
accidents, and blows. Sometimes these accidents are major, like
getting hit by a car; or sometimes they are minor, like slipping on ice,
or simply a misstep. The birthing process can lead to subluxations if
the spine is subjected to abnormal forces a delivery time. As animals
age, stresses naturally accumulate in their spine.
WHICH ANIMALS CAN BE TREATED?
ALL OF THEM
This office sees many diverse problems responding to chiropractic
care: lameness, abnormal gait, neck and back pain, epilepsy, older
animals with stiffness and pain, bed wetting, in dogs infertility, and
many other diseases. One of the most exciting things that we happen
in almost of the animals we treat is an improvement in the animal's
attitude. Owners tell us all the time about how good the animal feels
after an adjustment.
HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE?
Chiropractic care takes time since we are allowing the body to heal
itself after the proper nerve functioning has been restored. Animals
tend to recover very quickly; however, chiropractic care may not
entirely solve the problem for older patients. The speed of recovery
depends on these factors:
REGULAR MAINTENANCE:
Chiropractic care is directed toward preventing disease in the body,
therefore, it is important to make sure that the spine is kept in optimum
condition.
Please contact Noreen Ziegler, DVM, for more information or to schedule an
appointment to have your dog, cat or horse evaluated.
This information is designed to answer some of the questions you may
have concerning chiropractic care for animals. Our office offers
chiropractic care for the animal patient. Animal chiropractic is a
relatively new profession, and it has great potential for dealing with
many animal health problems.
WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC?
Most people associate chiropractic care only with back problems. This
is a misconception. Chiropractic deals with the nervous system that is
housed inside the spinal column. The spinal cord carries all the
nerves that go to every organ in the body. These nerves exit the
spinal column through areas between vertebras, which are the
individual spinal bones. Chiropractic maintains that adequate nerve
supply is vital to the proper functioning of the entire body. When the
vertebra bones are misaligned, even very slightly, they affect the
nerves and the chiropractic adjustment is aimed at correction the
subluxation and restoring the proper functioning of the nervous system.
Chiropractic thus works to eliminate the cause of the problem and not
just simply treat the symptoms. Many animal benefits from chiropractic
care.
WHAT CAUSES SUBLUXATION?
A subluxation is caused by trauma such as slips, falls, automobile
accidents, and blows. Sometimes these accidents are major, like
getting hit by a car; or sometimes they are minor, like slipping on ice,
or simply a misstep. The birthing process can lead to subluxations if
the spine is subjected to abnormal forces a delivery time. As animals
age, stresses naturally accumulate in their spine.
WHICH ANIMALS CAN BE TREATED?
ALL OF THEM
This office sees many diverse problems responding to chiropractic
care: lameness, abnormal gait, neck and back pain, epilepsy, older
animals with stiffness and pain, bed wetting, in dogs infertility, and
many other diseases. One of the most exciting things that we happen
in almost of the animals we treat is an improvement in the animal's
attitude. Owners tell us all the time about how good the animal feels
after an adjustment.
HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE?
Chiropractic care takes time since we are allowing the body to heal
itself after the proper nerve functioning has been restored. Animals
tend to recover very quickly; however, chiropractic care may not
entirely solve the problem for older patients. The speed of recovery
depends on these factors:
- The length of time that the problem has been present. The
more time that has elapsed since the onset means that the
recovery may take longer. It takes time to get sick and it takes
time to get well.
- Age and physical condition. Older animals are slower to heal. It
is not possible to return a 14 year-old dog to puppy hood, but
the quality of this life may greatly increase with chiropractic care.
- Damage. How much damage has been done? Sometimes there
is simply no repair for severely damaged issues. For example, if
the spinal cord is damaged by a ruptured disc, there may be
slow and minimal healing with any treatment.
- Cooperation. The speed of recovery often depends on how well
the owner will cooperate with the animal chiropractor who is
treating this pet. If the animal is removed from care too soon,
the best possible results may not be achieved.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE:
Chiropractic care is directed toward preventing disease in the body,
therefore, it is important to make sure that the spine is kept in optimum
condition.
Please contact Noreen Ziegler, DVM, for more information or to schedule an
appointment to have your dog, cat or horse evaluated.