Chiropractic

Image of Dr Leonard performing chiropractic on her red-brindle whippet, Tally who is standing with a patient look on his face

Animal Chiropractic is a growing field.  Regular examination of the pet’s skeletal system alignment and correction of Subluxation Complexes can improve nervous system function, relieve pain, improve performance, and help with organ or immune system imbalances.  By keeping the nervous system working at optimal levels, your pet’s health and performance is maximized to the body’s fullest potential.  All functions of the body are controlled by the nervous system.  If nerve function is impaired by pressure on a nerve from inflammation around a subluxated joint, whatever that nerve controls will also have poor function. 

Image of our tech Bailey gently holding a black-tri Sheltie while Dr Leonard performs a chiropractic evaluation on our exam room table.

Animal chiropractic should be performed only by a veterinarian or chiropractor who has received training specific to animal anatomy and special chiropractic techniques in animals.  People and animals do not have the same anatomy; for this reason a regular chiropractor should not adjust animals without additional certification in animal chiropractic. To be properly certified, veterinarians or chiropractors must complete a 200-hour training course which takes several months to complete.  The training includes case reports, tests, labs, and a lot of practice.  This level of training is verified by independent testing and maintained through regular continuing education through two organizations, the  International Veterinary Chiropractic Association and American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.   Dr. Leonard is certified in animal chiropractic by both.