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Animal Chiropractic testimonials |
Reprinted from the Paradise Post
by Elizabeth Stevens, Staff writer Animals can now receive chiropractic treatment from the Animal Hospital on the Ridge in Paradise. Veterinarian Sue Thompson received her chiropractic certifIcation in June. Thompson said they have had quite a few animals receive treatment. She generally treats dogs, cats and horses, but she says she is happy to work on any type of animal. Thompson said she is a licensed veterinarian and a 1987graduate of DC Davis. She received her chiropractic schooling in Wellsville, Kansas, at a school called Options for Animals. She said it is a school for licensed veterinarians and chiropractors to learn how to treat animals with chiropractic care. Thompson said chiropractic treatments can alleviate pain, and increase the range of muscle,nerve and motion functions helping the body to work better. to work better. However, the treatment is not a substitute for conventional veterinary medicine, Thompson said. "Chiropractic treatment has to work hand in hand with medicine. It's an additive, not a substitute, Thompson said. There are some indications in animal behavior that may notify their owners to have their pet looked at by a veterinarian, Thompson said. "It might be a hint if a dog is unwilling to sit straight, and sits on one hip all the time." She said. "Or if the tail doesn't swing evenly, that doesn't tell you what's wrong, it may be just a hint that the pet needs to be checked out. Cats may get fat and grouchy if they need a chiropractic treatment, Thompson said. If a pet is walking or trotting and appears to be unaligned, that could be an indicator. Also, any animal that has been through a trauma may benefit from treatments as part of the overall healing process. For instance, Thompson said she treated a dog that had been attacked by a dear. Other examples could include a dog that jumps out of a pickup and lands badly, Chiropractic treatments may help the body work correctly and heal faster. It doesn't cure anything but it helps. Owners need not worry about expensive treatments. The first chiropractic treatment for an animal that had not been referred by another vet would be $35 small animals or $75 for horses. Follow up treatments would cost less. Thompson said most animals seem to enjoy the treatment. They realize that tey feel better. I've had some of them fall asleep in my arms. Contact Information: Our new toll-free number is 866-779-3160 Sue Thompson , D.V.M. Staff Veterinarian DOON GRADE RANCH
16101 Doon Grade Road Magalia, CA 95954 Ranch Line: (530) 873-8132, Fax (530) 876-8853 Office (530) 877-3000
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