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Aligning your pet’s spine for a healthier, happier life
Animal chiropractic is a specialized branch of veterinary care that focuses on your pet’s skeletal system, particularly the spine, which consists of vertebrae, muscles, ligaments, and nerves.
When vertebrae in your pet’s spine aren’t moving as they should—whether they’re stuck, limited in motion, or misaligned—it can affect the nerves branching from the spinal cord. These nerves are essential for communicating with muscles and organs. Imagine a garden hose with a kink; water can't flow freely. In the same way, restricted nerves can’t function properly, which may lead to reduced mobility, stiffness, discomfort, or issues like incontinence.
Spine and nerves work together
Chiropractic care isn’t limited to back problems—in fact, it impacts the entire body. Since the spinal cord carries nerves that connect to every organ, any misalignment in the vertebrae can alter joint spaces and compress these nerves. This nerve interference can disrupt organ function and overall performance. By correcting these spinal misalignments, chiropractic adjustments help restore proper nerve flow, supporting the health and function of the whole body.
These conditions often improve with chiropractic care:
- Acute neck pain
- Cervical instability
- Chronic back and neck pain
- Degenerative joint diseases
- Hip dysplasia
- Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD)
- Musculoskeletal weakness
- Pain that resists conventional diagnosis and treatment
- Urinary and Fecal incontinence
What contributes to vertebral misalignments?
Life can be hard on the body!
Activities like jumping, twisting, falling, pulling, tugging, racing, giving birth—even extended confinement—can all cause vertebral misalignments and throw the nervous system out of balance.
Can chiropractic care benefit your four-legged companion?
Chiropractic care often helps reduce pain, enhance your pet’s quality of life, and boost performance. I've worked with a wide range of animals—horses that felt “off,” dogs with hip dysplasia or neck pain, barrel horses struggling to bend, dogs with partial paralysis, horses with biting issues, and even llamas with head tilts. While all animals can benefit from chiropractic adjustments, those participating in competitive activities tend to require them more frequently to maintain peak condition. Chiropractic care supports the body’s natural healing process, which can take time—but many pets show a noticeable improvement in their mood and behavior right away.
Dr. Heiki Jung will now be available at North Oatlands Animal Hospital to provide chiropractic care for pets. She will be seeing patients on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This added availability helps us continue supporting your pet’s comfort and mobility with safe, hands-on care in a calm and familiar environment.