Animal Chiropractic
Dr. Siân Hickling - Chiropractor and Owner
Chiropractic is a natural and holistic form of healthcare that focuses on the spine and nervous system.
Essentially if an animal’s spine and nervous system is functioning well, the animal will thrive well and have a better overall wellbeing.
A loss in mobility and function of the spine can lead to the nervous system not being able to communicate well between the brain and body.
There is no need for a veterinary referral to have your animal see us.
If needed, we will get in touch with your vet for further management and send reports if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the appointments?
- Relevant history taken
- Gait and posture analysis
- Apply chiropractic adjustments where needed
- Establish a care plan
What kind of animals can benefit?
- Every animal with a spine and nervous system in short! Even a cow, a chicken, or even a giraffe!
- We commonly see dogs, cats and horses.
What are the reasons animals may have chiropractic care?
- Maintenance and wellness care
- Recurrent lameness
- Injuries and falls
- Reluctance to jump up or down from different levels
- Difficulty standing or walking
- Better gait movement/ change in the animal’s gait
- Pain and discomfort in the spine and limbs
- Sensitive to touch
- Arthritis management
- Digestion
- Optimal performance in competitions (especially for dogs and horses)
- Change in temperament and behaviour
- Discomfort during saddling, doing up the girth or mounting (for horses)
How often does my animal need chiropractic?
- That depends on the animal itself. It could be anywhere from every 4 weeks to 4 months.
- Animals performing at high intensities, such as racehorses, trotters, eventing horses, show dogs, farm dogs or other working dogs may need care more frequently than other animals.
Does animal chiropractic replace veterinary care?
- No, but it is a great complimentary form of healthcare that works alongside veterinary care to help your animal thrive in its lifetime.
Do you do home visits?
- Yes! We do home visits for all animals. A travel fee will be included in your home visit.
- If you wish to bring your dog into the practice in Kaiapoi please let us know.
Get In Touch Today To Book An Appointment!
We look forward to helping you achieve better health and wellbeing.
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