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Chiropractic is part of a
holistic approach to animal care. The intent of chiropractic is to achieve and
maintain optimal movement of all joints in the body. Supporting the health and
integrity of the spine through chiropractic is an excellent way to affect and
improve the performance of the nervous system, as well as overall health.
Restoring normal motion to
the spinal joints and improving the function of the nervous system may help an
animal in one or more of the following areas:
- Return to full function
- Relief of pain and
symptoms
- Promote full and more
rapid healing reduce the likelihood,
severity and frequency of recurrences
- Prevent the development
of degeneration
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Most people think that
chiropractic for animals is a novel, modern-day phenomenon. However, the
existence of animal chiropractic can be traced back to the early 1920s. Any
animal with a nervous system and a spinal column with vertebral joints can
benefit from chiropractic care.
Your animal may need
chiropractic care if:
- There has been a recent change in behavior, or a lower
work capability than previously seen.
- The overall appearance,
outline or symmetry has changed.
- There are subtle
differences in gait with no apparent lameness.
- There is an obscure or
shifting lameness, or abnormal posture.
- The horse shows
discomfort when being saddled or being ridden.
- The animal shows
stiffness or decreased mobility.

The American Veterinary
Chiropractic Association (AVCA) was founded in 1989 by a group of chiropractors
and veterinarians with the purpose of establishing standards of education and
practice in the field of chiropractic care for animals.
The AVCA offers
certification in Animal Chiropractic to licensed veterinarians or chiropractors.
I am a Doctor of Chiropractic who has completed the certification course offered
by the AVCA. I have been providing chiropractic care to horses, dogs, cats,
goats and other pets since 1999.
It is always in the best
interests of the animal to receive a thorough veterinary examination to
determine if the condition that exists requires medical or surgical
intervention. Chiropractic care can result in
enhanced mobility and comfort for your animals.
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Kelly MacKay ~ Doctor of Chiropractic ~ AVCA
Certified
Serving Marin and Sonoma Counties
707-887-1875

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