As animal chiropractors, we frequently see dogs in pain but the symptoms can often be difficult for we humans to notice as dogs are masters at hiding their pain. In this article, we will discuss why dogs don’t show pain, what are some signs, and what we can do to help.
Dr. Christina Cole of Advanced Animal Chiropractic is back on our blog today to talk about what her introductory pet chiropractic sessions look like. She does dog and cat adjustments at the The Pet Beastro every two weeks. Her next sessions will be:
Luxating patella, or “floating kneecaps,” can be a very painful condition in an animal, potentially requiring surgical intervention. In our practice, however, we see several clients diagnosed with severe luxating patella that have opted to go the alternative route before turning to surgery. Very rarely have these clients ended up turning to surgery because they do everything possible as far as prevention and protection.
Incontinence is something that happens much more often than pet owners realize, and could perhaps be helped through alternative therapies rather than more drastic conventional measures. Whether your pet is elderly or a young stud, incontinence can be a problem. It knows no bounds and can be found in all breeds, sexes, and ages. There are multiple types of incontinence, including both urinary and fecal. Today, I’d like to discuss urinary incontinence as it tends to be a more common issue.
Dr. Christina Cole of Advanced Animal Chiropractic is back on our blog today to discuss a serious ailment facing many local pets, Intervertebral Disc Disease:
Over the last few months, a multitude of clients have come my way with a diagnosis of Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in various stages of progression. I’m sure part of it has to do with my profession, as an animal chiropractor people naturally think of me when it comes to back problems. Unfortunately, the majority of patients have come my way a bit too late. As you may or may not know, chiropractic adjustments do not treat anything in particular besides structural shifts in the spine. These shifts can cause many problems, IVDD being one of them.
