Chiropractic

Animal Chiropractic involves restoring the relationship between the spine and nervous system in order to regain and maintain health. The goal of chiropractic therapy is to correct bones which are out of position in relation to one another and are not moving properly. This misalignment causes abnormal body function and symptoms such as a change in muscle coordination and flexibility, and mild to severe pain.

As with other modalities, when approaching animal chiropractic as an alternative means of care, it is essential that the practitioner be an experienced veterinarian with substantial chiropractic training for animals. The term "chiropractic" is, by definition, is restricted to humans. No part of chiropractic education deals with animals, and no part of veterinary education deals with manipulative forms of physiotherapy. From a legal perspective, practicing on animals is restricted to veterinarians in all states. Technically, chiropractors may work on animals under the direct supervision of a veterinarian if the veterinarian feels that such treatment is warranted. However, in doing so, the chiropractor is working as an unlicensed veterinary technician.