Animals benefit greatly from chiropractic care. From young pups to older seniors, an adjustment can provide relief of strain on joints to allow for pain alleviation, better mobility, and happier demeanor. Dr. Emily has been certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in animal chiropractic. Dr. Emily will work in cooperation with your vet to ensure that your animal receives the best care possible. Unlike people, animals are not able to verbalize how they feel, but there are signs to look for which may indicate that your animal could benefit from chiropractic care: limping, disc problems, joint mobility restrictions, unable to chew food or treats, muscle spasms, spine injuries from falling or accidents, event or sport injuries and “Puppy sitting”

Most animals in the office utilize Dr. Emily’s services for maintenance care and focus on health and wellness to help prevent injuries. Just like a human, when their bodies are properly aligned, they are able to not only move through their environment optimally, but they also are able to better withstand a stressor they may encounter whether it be chemical, emotional or physical and respond appropriately. We love owners who are attuned to their animals and know when their loved one isn’t functionally optimally so they can be brought in for a “tune-up” rather than waiting to address an issue and then requiring a care plan to properly address the complaint.

In order to make an appointment for animal chiropractic services, per state law,  we must first have a referral form completed by both yourself and your veterinarian. This ensures that your veterinarian does not see any reason as to why your animal should not receive chiropractic services. There may be an underlying issue, that is not visible without testing or imaging, that would prevent an animal from being a candidate for care and we want to ensure that your animal is given excellent care that is not only effective but also safe.

Dogs and cats are seen in the office (in a separate room from our human room) and sometimes chickens and rabbits in patient’s cars. 🙂 Horses, cattle, camelids, goats, and sheep are seen on farm calls and pricing varies depending on your radius from the office and how many animals are being seen at a time.