Every dog is different! In general: Monthly visits work well for most dogs. Senior dogs or those with chronic issues may benefit from more frequent care. Puppies and healthy adult dogs may need less, but regular check-ins help catch small issues before they become big ones. A certified animal chiropractor will assess your dog and create a customized care plan. Common Signs Your Dog May Need an Adjustment: Limping or favoring one side Reluctance to jump on the bed or into the car Changes in gait or posture Decreased energy or agility Behavioral changes (like irritability or restlessness) The Bottom Line: Chiropractic Care Supports Whole-Body Wellness It’s not just about bones and joints—it’s about your dog’s overall comfort, performance, and health. Chiropractic care is a gentle, non-invasive way to help your pet thrive. Ready to Help Your Dog Feel Their Best? Book a chiropractic evaluation with Dr. Michele Morissette today.Because every wag, leap, and tail chase should be pain-free. 📅 Schedule an AppointmentOr call us at (your number here)
🐶 Why Your Dog Should See a Chiropractor Regularly
Because a healthy spine means a happier, more active dog! We all want our dogs to live long, healthy, and joyful lives. That’s why we focus on nutrition, exercise, and regular vet checkups. But did you know chiropractic care can also be a vital part of your dog’s wellness routine? Just like people, dogs can develop spinal misalignments that affect their nervous system, movement, and comfort. Animal chiropractic care gently restores alignment and improves function—without drugs or invasive procedures. The Top Benefits of Regular Chiropractic Care for Dogs
Wellness care for cats, dogs, horses etc
Once your animal has recovered from joint issues, you will want to keep her well. How often your dog or horse needs a chiropractor is dependent on the age, past health issues and activity level. Chiropractic adjustments when there is pain is more frequent, usually 1 per week. Once the pain and issues have resolved your animal has the opportunity to really see the benefits of wellness chiropractic care. Wellness care is not treating lameness or pain issues but rather improving and be proactive in preventing future issues such as degenerative arthritis and a myriad of health and performance problems. If your horse or dog is involved in showing from dressage, eventing, jumping, hunting, agility, obedience, dock diving, fly-ball, and conformation then it is imperative that a program of wellness chiropractic care is utilized. By keeping the joints freely movable you will prevent nerve irritation, muscle soreness, loss of motion, and even many organ dysfunctions since all muscle input to the nervous system effects organ function at the level of the spinal cord. The usual wellness plan will be approx once per month to every 6 weeks. During heavy show season sometimes it may be once every 2 to 3 weeks. If your horse or dog is not showing then wellness care for general health promotion is also important since many problems arise from improper joint motion that is not symptomatic until the injury occurs, such as Cruciate Ligament problems, Arthritis, and Disc problems to just name a few. Chiropractic adds years to their lives and life to their years! https://optionsforanimals.com/wellness-care-for-your-horse-or-dog/