What Happens At Your Dogs Initial Consultation
History Taking
I will ask a series of questions to gain more information about your dogs medical history, current issue and what your dogs day-to-day routine is. This enables me to tailor your dogs treatment and allows me to get a better understanding of their biomechanics. Understanding more about your dog helps me to understand what it is you want your dog to achieve. That could be improved performance or to just feel more comfortable.
Assessment
It is important to observe your dogs conformation and movement before treatment. It allows me to identify areas of asymmetry, restriction in range of motion, pain and muscle tension. Understanding your dogs biomechanics means that I am able to target specific problematic areas during the course of the treatment.
Through assessing yours dogs gait and stance, I am able to identify undiagnosed lameness or possible neurological conditions which would need to be referred back to a vet, if the vet is not aware of this issue. I will always make sure to refer your dog if I suspect that there is anything that may not be musculoskeletal related. Ensuring that your dog gets the best care possible it my ultimate goal.
Treatment
After a thorough examination, I will proceed with the chiropractic treatment, providing that your dog has no contraindications to receiving chiropractic care, veterinary consent has been given and that the owner/ agent is happy for me to continue. After treatment has been given, I will give aftercare advice which may include exercises that you can do in-between the sessions.
I will always make sure to include other professions, such as massage therapists or physiotherapists in your dogs care, if it is necessary.