Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, shares concerns and assertions about doctors of chiropractic performing animal adjustments and challenges regulatory language. Animal chiropractic is considered part of physical medicine as shared in several Animal Health Digest posts which include eye-opening information about the animal chiropractor licensing process <Link>. It … [Read more...]
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Yes, animal chiropractic is a thing
Commentary Having a conversation* with Dr. O (William Ormston, DVM) is mind-expanding. He is a veterinarian with a passion for exploring, learning, teaching and sharing the benefits of animal chiropractic, a branch of physical medicine. We are pleased to share this recent article. For a four-legged animal to move correctly, it requires every bone, muscle, ligament, tendon … [Read more...]
Chiropractic care for companion animals
Mobility problems affect the quality of life for 10 percent of dogs, says Marie Barling, DVM. She also notes that figure may be understated since 20 percent of dogs have arthritis. In this article, Barling share the opportunity to extend care beyond prescriptive medicine to include elements of physical medicine including laser, acupuncture and manual therapy, including … [Read more...]
Do equine chiropractic treatments work?
There’s limited scientific research on the efficacy of chiropractic treatments in equine medicine. Research reported in Equine Science Update investigated the effect of chiropractic manipulation on heart rate, stride characteristics and rider-perceived quality of work under saddle. Source: Paulick Report, February 19, 2024. Link. Scientists used 38 showjumpers that had no … [Read more...]
Can geriatric dogs benefit from chiropractic care?
Bill Ormston, DVM, shares how chiropractic adjustments can benefit some of the age-related problems that affect dogs as they age. He offers perspectives on arthritis, diabetes, dental problems, kidney disease and canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Chiropractors don’t fix or heal animals; they help them function better.” – Dr. O Source: Animal Wellness, August 17, 2023. … [Read more...]
Practice Camp event offered free online
Complimentary Invitation “If you think you don't have time, then you likely NEED to make the time more than anyone else,” shares Amy Hayek, DVM, CAC, CVA, in her invitation for veterinarians to invest three hours in a virtual practice camp. Practice Camp is hosted by Animal Chiropractic Education Source and is dedicated to help empower veterinary professionals overcome the … [Read more...]
An integrated approach to older cat care
Includes added content referencing animal chiropractic Relating aging care approaches for humans to aging cats, Narda Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, shares why integrative geriatrics using patient-centered, primarily non-pharmacological approaches makes sense for felines in their twilight years. The practice of integrative geriatrics is rooted in lifestyle interventions, … [Read more...]
What dog owners are learning about acupuncture for their dogs
Non-pharmaceutical treatments continue to be grow in animal health. Laser, red light, chiropractic, massage and acupuncture are physical medicine methods being used as treatments or adjunct support for animals with injuries. In this article, five styles of acupuncture for dogs are explained. Acupuncture is used to decrease pain, promote faster healing time, increase mobility … [Read more...]
Soft tissue therapy opening new doors in equine wellness (video)
Soft tissue therapy is proving to be a powerful tool in the fight for animal wellness. It is increasingly becoming an important part of the conversation about how to care for horses and help them reach their full potential. Well-known for his viral TikTok videos, Christian Langeder explains how massage and other soft tissue treatments can help horses feel better physically … [Read more...]
Let’s get INTEGRATED! What is integrated medicine?
Complimentary Sponsored Content Drs. Jenifer and Jason Chatfield discuss integrated medicine with Michele Broadhurst, DC*, in the Chatroom. We noted the conversation at 30:40 about combining common prescription pain inhibition with animal-specific physical movement and adjunct treatments. . . . so would it be fair to say the prescription approach hides the pain where … [Read more...]
High debt load versus post-graduation salary ratios common to veterinarians, dentists and chiropractors
Rising student debt is doing more than harming individual borrowers, according to some professional associations and professors. It is also hurting the occupations the borrowers are entering. The Wall Street Journal’s analysis of nearly 500 programs classified as professional degrees found roughly 76 percent of professional programs left recent students with higher debt loads … [Read more...]