Animal Chiropractic Services

The First Visit
* Prior to your scheduled first visit we require a veterinary referral.
 

    The first initial visit involves taking a history, performing any necessary physical and chiropractic examinations, reviewing any x-rays or tests performed by your veterinarian (if possible), and giving the owner a report of findings.  Based on the available information, history and exam findings, it is determined if chiropractic care is appropriate.
 

    Most animals demonstrate some immediate changes post treatment, but it commonly takes a couple of days for the animal to experience the full benefits of the adjustments and to see any behavioural and/or physical changes.  Please let your animals “rest” for at least 1 – 2 days post adjustment.  Follow up recommendations will be discussed and provided in writing.
 

Follow Up & Standard Visits
 

    A follow up visit is recommended within the first 2 – 3 weeks after the initial visit to determine changes and to reassess the patient.  Long and short term recommendations for care can usually be determined at this point.  Each patient is unique and requires individual attention for maximum benefits to occur.
 
It should be stressed that chiropractic, in no way, should be thought of as a replacement for conventional veterinary medicine, but rather as a valid, concurrent, complimentary treatment procedure for many back and lameness problems. Furthermore, as with any health related problems or conditions that your animal companion may experience, it is important that your veterinarian be contacted initially so that he or she can assess them for any underlying medical condition that could be causing similar symptoms.