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Get a Certified holistic approach to Pet Chiropractic Care for your dog or cat at VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital. Our full range of diagnostics, surgery and advanced treatments include Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Physical Therapy to treat disorders and foster wellness. People are familiar with these therapies and the benefits to their pet’s health. Here’s current info on Chiropractic Integrative Medicine in western Colorado.

“Pet Chiropractic Care can produce a profound response to a treatment for an animal that may be struggling.” ~ Troy Everson, DVM, CVA, CVCT

What is Chiropractic Care for Dogs and Cats?

Veterinary Chiropractic centers on health and maintenance of the entire body through the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. It is a manual therapy that focuses on the biomechanics of the spine and its effect on the entire nervous system. The nervous system controls everything that happens in the body, including the immune system and its ability to heal.

“Chiropractic is a good tool for back and neck conditions, relief of pain, treatment of inflammation and arthritis. I find that using Chiropractic and Acupuncture modalities together result in greater benefit for the animal’s health,” said Troy Everson DVM, CVA, CVCT, Veterinarian at  VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital. Dr. Everson is so passionate about Integrative Medicine that he is Certified in Veterinary Chiropractic Medicine (CVCT), and Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA).

What Conditions are Treated with Pet Chiropractic Care?

  • Neck, back, leg and tail pain.
  • Degenerative joint diseases, hip dysplasia, canine arthritis.
  • Injuries from slips, falls, and accidents.
  • Geriatric pet stiffness and pain.
  • Lameness, trouble getting up and down.
  • Sporting, competition or working dog injuries.
  • Post-surgical care.
  • Jaw or TMJ problems, difficulty chewing.
  • Internal organ disorders (digestive, urinary incontinence, respiratory system).
  • Maintaining range of motion.

How do you know if your pet could benefit from Chiropractic care? Watch for pain and behavior changes…

  • Showing sensitivity to being touched in certain places on their body.
  • Panting, pacing, yelling or yowling more than normal.
  • Sitting or standing in abnormal or awkward positions.
  • Coordination or weakness, like dragging a foot.
  • Refusing to jump up on things, difficulty going up and down stairs.
  • Discomfort when putting on a collar or harness.

Start the healing path, contact VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital by calling 970-243-4007 to make an appointment.

“During our meeting, I ask the owner if there are changes or a decrease in abilities and activities, while I observe the animal’s movement and gait to determine if it needs help. Sometimes a simple Chiropractic adjustment can restore a higher level of activity,” said Dr. Everson.

“Our Integrative Medical modalities, including Chiropractic and Acupuncture, can be a wonderful tool to maintain comfort and/or performance for your pet. These treatments are very gentle and I feel they have been a blessing to my own aging animal family as well as to my patients,” says Dr. Everson.