My 13-year-old Golden Retrieve, Orville, has always been my “baby”. I have spared no expense in his care, including the best trainer, groomer, food and supplements, and veterinary care. Animal Chiropractic
I began noticing signs that he might be having trouble with his hips and joints recently. Chalking it up as one of the signs of aging, I wasn’t too concerned at first. I was alarmed to learn that Orville might be in pain upon looking it up online. Then I inquired from friends who have a couple of older dogs as I do not want my beloved companion hurting. They took their dogs to a veterinarian who specializes in chiropractic care for their canine, feline, and equine patients when they had a similar experience.
Since my friends recommended her, I set up an appointment with Ava Frick, DVM with her Animal Fitness Center, near St. Louis, Missouri. They were impressed with her care that had made a difference in the quality of their dogs’ lives and praised her.
Orville had his initial appointment with Dr. Frick a month ago and just had his second appointment this afternoon.
Including pain that the pet might be experiencing in their back, leg, or even in their tail, Dr. Frick told me that she offers chiropractic care for dogs due to many reasons. Dog Pain Relief
Traditionally, chiropractic care focuses on disorders of the human nervous system, musculoskeletal system and how these systems impact our overall health. Animal chiropractic care is similar, since it concentrates on the dog, cat or horse and its nervous system, musculoskeletal system and their impact on the pet’s health.
Our first appointment involved providing Orville’s health history, similar to what you might expect the first time you visit any other doctor or veterinarian. It is important to establish a thorough, accurate history when you visit a health care provider for the first time, and a visit to the veterinarian is no exception. Dr. Frick asked queries about Orville’s current state of health as well as the reason why we made an appointment.
Just like what I experience when I visit my own chiropractor, she had Orville lie down so that she could examine him and adjust his spine. Orville was fine throughout most of the exam. In fact, he has always loved to be messed with and it seemed like he was relaxing during a massage. Until Dr. Frick paid attention to his hips and that was it. Dr. Frick was even more careful in that area when Orville snarled a bit during the exam.
After the exam, Dr. Frick talked to me about the importance of making sure Orville gets more exercise. She said that we needed to strengthen the muscles in his back legs. Even a small amount of exercise each day would prove beneficial. Dr. Frick’s advice to tickle Orville’s tummy while he was standing was something I thought was really interesting. This would help his spine, she said, because a dog will automatically hunch up when his stomach is touched.
I am so delighted that we have gained such great results minus stuffing pain pills into my dog and was convinced with what Dr. Frick provided. Pet Pain Relief
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