Animal chiropractic involves gentle mobilization of the spinal joints and extremities to restore proper biomechanics and nervous system function in your pet. Whether your pet is athletic or geriatric, chiropractic care may help to reduce pain, promote optimal function of the musculoskeletal system and enhance performance and quality of life. Dr. Albright most commonly works on dogs and horses. Much like chiropractic care for humans, your pet can benefit from chiropractic adjustments to keep them healthy and well throughout their life.

Would your horse or dog benefit from chiropractic care?

Chiropractic benefits pets with both acute injuries and chronic conditions. Your pet may benefit from chiropractic if you notice any of the following:

• Your pet has difficulty rising from a lying down position or from sitting to standing

• Your pet has muscle stiffness or weakness

• Injuries/trauma/car accidents/falls

• Shaking/tremors in the limbs or the body

• Mobility and gait abnormalities

• Different posture i.e. hunched, sitting on one hip rather than squarely

• Decreased athletic performance

• Changes in mood, attitude or behaviour

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Pet owners report the following benefits and changes in their animals after animal chiropractic care:

• Less pain medications

• Pet is more comfortable and happy

• Improved mobility and gait and more playful

• Improved bladder control

• Improved athletic performance

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Observation of the following signs can tell you when your horse is experiencing some discomfort:

• Bucking on mounting or working under saddle

• Change in performance, movement, attitude to work

• Pain on spinal pressure

• Refusing jumps, or jumping crooked

• Difficulty collecting or bending

• Being "girthy"

• Resistance in transitions

• Reluctance to accept a lead

• Head shy​

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What to expect on a first visit:

Dr. Albright will go through a complete health history with you about your animal followed by a physical examination that may include gait, palpations, muscle testing etc. Treatment usually commences on the first visit. At the end of the first visit stretches and exercises are often recommended.

If you are interested to learn more about animal chiropractic or think that your pet may benefit please call the clinic to make an appointment.