By: Kaitlyn Lackey DC cAVCA Published: Nov 1, 2024 Arthritis is an all encompassing term that can include the abnormal and/or ..read more

By: Kaitlyn Lackey DC cAVCA Published: Oct 1 2024 Certain breeds of dogs are predisposed to a disorder known as intervertebral disc ..read more

By: Kaitlyn Lackey DC cAVCA Published: September 18, 2024 For a number of health reasons, a dog owner may elect to have one of their ..read more

By: Kaitlyn Lackey DC cAVCA Published: August 27, 2024 The psoas muscle (also known as the hip flexor) is a large core and low back ..read more

By: Kaitlyn Lackey DC cAVCA Published: July 5, 2024 Similar to an ACL tear in humans, CCL tears occur to a weakening of the ligaments within the knee. When the CCL ligament is torn or breaks down, it creates instability in the knee joint. Over time, this instability will lead to painful inflammation and erosion of the knee joint. In addition to traditional veterinary medicine, you might consider exploring complementary means of helping your dog be more comfortable. Complementary is an umbrella term that could include different modalities or treatments, such as: animal chiropractic, canine ..read more

By: Kaitlyn Lackey DC cAVCA Published: May 28, 2024 Hip dysplasia is a complex condition that often affects the pelvis and hip joints in larger breed dogs. Large breeds such as GSDs, labs, rottweilers, goldens, pyrenees, great danes, and others can be predisposed to this condition genetically. In younger dogs, hip dysplasia is usually due to malformation or instability. In older dogs, hip dysplasia often is secondary to arthritic changes in the hips and pelvis. In addition to traditional veterinary medicine, you might consider exploring complementary means of helping your dog be more comf ..read more

By: Kaitlyn Lackey DC cAVCA Published: April 6, 2024 In a robust marketplace, it can be confusing what to choose when it comes to ensuring your 4 legged family member's joint health. Many pet parents across the world purchase joint supplements as a means to ensure that their pet is comfortable and healthy well into their golden years. But, are joint supplements really effective? Are they even necessary? In this blog post, we'll talk about what joint supplements are, how to choose a safe brand, the most common problems we see in the marketplace, our opinion on whether your pet needs them ..read more

By: Kaitlyn Lackey DC cAVCA Published: March 8, 2024 The stifle, akin to the human knee, can be a common painful area in smaller dogs. Unlike larger dogs, luxating patella is a common problem that can cause reoccurring joint pain in our smaller 4 legged companions. In addition to traditional veterinary medicine, you might consider exploring complementary means of helping your dog be more comfortable. Complementary is an umbrella term that could include different modalities or treatments, such as: animal chiropractic, canine massage, rehabilitation, red light therapy, and more. Animal chiropra ..read more

Why is this information important? When you think about pets struggling with mobility, there is often a slow and gradual onset to their aches and pains. Many pet parents share with me that they don't know why they waited so long to get started once they see how much chiropractic care has benefitted their animal. Pets are not like people. A common survey amongst pet parents showed that over 80% of pet owners think an animal will vocalize or cry out when they are in pain. However, that is not reality. It's very common that a pet will hide their symptoms for as long as possible in an effort to ..read more

Why is this information important? When you think about pets struggling with mobility, there is often a slow and gradual onset to their aches and pains. Many pet parents share with me that they don't know why they waited so long to get started. When you see how much relief your pet can get from chiropractic care, it begs the question: why don't we do this preventatively? There is so much chiropractic can do for your animal BEFORE a problem starts Why would I get my puppy adjusted Aid in proper growth and development ⁠ Did you know that your pet's skeleton isn't fully developed until 6-8 mont ..read more