Common symptoms in small animals associated with the need for a Chiropractic (VSMT) adjustment:

  • Acute neck or back pain
  • Abnormal posture when standing
  • Reluctance to stretch fully
  • Reluctance to move, climb stairs, or jump onto raised areas
  • Signs of pain when performing certain movements or being lifted
  • Change in performance or reduced performance in sporting animals
  • Undefined lameness, ambling or slow gait, unevenly worn down nails
  • Irregularity of gait or stride
  • Hypersensitivity to touch
  • Lick Granulomas on legs or paws
  • Recurrent ear or anal gland infections
  • Unusual itching at the base of the tail
  • Altered sitting positions ("puppy sitting")
  • The animal only lies on one side
  • Wringing or tucking tail
  • Behavioral changes
  • Stiffness after lying down or when moving
  • Discomfort when taking off or putting on collars & harnesses
  • TMJ issues or difficulty chewing
  • Recurrent digestive trouble
  • Dripping urine or the inability to hold feces (incontinence)
  • Post surgical care
Veterinary Chiropractic and Acupuncture treatments are not meant to replace traditional veterinary medicine and instead work best when integrated with it.