Why see an animal chiropractor?
Believe it or not there are alternatives to medicine, injections, and surgery. Here are the three most common reasons owners bring their dogs to an animal chiropractor.
1 | Injury, Pain, Stiffness, Condition
Our four legged friends are highly active and full of life. This combined with their present time consciousness tends to put them in situations where they don't realize the consequences. Although our dogs are built tough and are extremely resilient, they can still get injured.
Animal chiropractic assesses for injuries that can affect the health and wellbeing of your dog. Through thorough examination Dr. Adam will determine if your dog's injury is suitable for chiropractic care.
Dr. Adam feels that the most important aspect of a good animal chiropractor is to identify if the problem is chiropractic problem or not. If it is not a chiropractic problem, you will be referred back to your animal's Veterinarian to get the proper care and testing for the condition. If you do not have a Veterinarian Dr. Adam works closely with Veterinarians in Newmarket and East Gwillimbury and won't hesitate to refer you to one if your animal needs one.
2 | Healthy Aging
Unfortunately with shorter lifespans we typically see our dogs feel the effects of aging a lot quicker than we would as humans. The shorter lifespan compounds the effects of aging and let's face it, we push our animals and sometimes, if they are like Dr. Adam's dog, they push themselves.
These hard repetitive stresses are what cause our animals to slow down or become lame. We are usually led to believe that this is a normal part of aging, this couldn't be more false.
Like regular tune ups for your car, regular chiropractic care can literally change your dog’s life. By regaining function your dog can be able to have a better quality of life, as they continue to age.
Our dogs live to move and when they are not moving that should be a sign to you that their "check engine" light is bright orange and something needs to be fixed.
Dr. Adam's goal for all his dog chiropractor patients is to age well, and to continue to enjoy life.
3 | Performance
If you want peak performance from your dog, chiropractic care for your animal is a must.
Getting your animal checked by an animal chiropractor allows the nervous system to coordinate muscular movements, stability and strength with precision.
For our performance animals we ask a lot of them and these animals must be tuned like a sports car. Every single component must be working in order for them to compete at their peak levels.
Small injuries or even a slight tweak can turn your dog lame and render them useless for their sport.
Dog Activities include: Agility, Freestyle, Conformation, Dock Jumping, Flyball, Lure Coursing, Hunting Trials, Rally, Herding
Canine Appointments
You can schedule with Dr. Adam Markew by appointment only.
Cost:
First appointment includes thorough health history, physical examination and the dog’s first adjustment. The total cost of the appointment is $105. The initial visit is approximately 30 minutes. Please bring a flat collar, and a muzzle if your dog normally wears one during veterinary appointments.
Subsequent visits are $55.
A dog chiropractor is a professional who specializes in performing chiropractic adjustments on dogs. Chiropractic care for dogs involves the manual manipulation of the joints, spine, and other areas of the body to improve mobility, relieve pain, and restore proper function.
Dog chiropractors typically have extensive training in animal anatomy and physiology, as well as specific training in chiropractic techniques for dogs. They may also work closely with veterinarians to develop treatment plans that complement other forms of veterinary care, such as medication or surgery.
If you are interested in seeking chiropractic care for your dog, it is important to choose a qualified and experienced practitioner who is licensed and certified to perform these services.
At Queen Street Chiropractic Newmarket we strive to do our best when working with your dog or horse.