The concept of treatment and rehabilitation following injury or operation is an
accepted part of human medicine. The same principles can be applied to
small animal health.
We rely on owners’ observations and referrals from veterinary surgeons. Indications include:
* Lameness after a fall or other accident where alternative causes have been ruled out
* Uncharacteristic changes in performance, behaviour or temperament
* Limb-dragging or odd, irregular action
* Reoccurrence of symptoms previously successfully treated by chiropractic manipulation
* Absence of any resolution of the problem, using conventional methods
Trauma is often the most obvious cause e.g. falls, accidents, slipping, etc. Modern competitions often include tight turns, slippery going and twisty courses. More subtle causes are confrontation problems, such as long or weak backs, ill-fitting equipment, excess weight and even dental problems.
In addition to trauma, including road traffic accidents, dogs can have problems from modern competitions (greyhounds and agility dogs), and confrontation (dachshunds, bassetts, etc). These include:
* Racing greyhounds running on tight tracks in one direction
* Agility dogs encountering difficult obstacles on tight courses
* Long-backed, short-legged breeds which are overweight
Symptoms that dogs may show include crying out when getting up, difficulty climbing stairs or jumping into cars, showing discomfort when stroked along their backs and reluctance to exercise.
may suffer skeletal problems from road traffic and other accidents, but often respond readily to treatment. and even have also been treated successfully.
Regular maintenance treatment will help your pet to have freedom of movement and wellbeing. CEAT NZ is happy to check any animal over to screen for any problems.
- Agility
- Obedience
- Search & Rescue
- Showing
- Companion Pets
- Cats
- Racing Greyhounds
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