Your animal may benefit from chiropractic if you notice: · Difficulty getting up from laying position. · Limping or not putting weight on one leg. · Not weight bearing at all, difficulty walking. · Appears stiff when walking. · Difficulty jumping. · Difficulty going upstairs. · Yelping or wincing when petting areas of the body. · Unable to look up with neck. · Nonstop licking at a certain spot. If you notice any abnormal behavior and you are not sure if it’s a chiropractic case, simply reach out to us we would be happy to discuss treatment options.

No not at all. Our adjustment force is like checking tomatoes for ripeness. We use a force like the for used when adjusting newborn children. Animals don't tense up prior to the adjustment therefore a lighter force is used. Please disregard any online videos you have seen that show otherwise. We have undergone extensive training ensuring we keep your animals safe when providing treatment.

No referral is required prior to seeing an animal chiropractor in the state of Ohio. Both of our chiropractic physicians are certified by the IVCA and have completed extensive training to treat conditions related to bones, spine, joints, muscles, and nerves. If we determine your condition is not something within our scope of practice, we will make the proper referral to your primary veterinarian.

Think of chiropractic care being 2 phases. Phase 1: My animal is suffering from a specific condition. During this phase we would like to see your animal 1-2 times a week for a few weeks. As the active condition decreases, frequency of visits also decreases. Once the condition becomes lessened greatly, we are looking to move to phase 2. Phase 2: During this stage, it may appear there is no longer a noticeable problem with your animal, or your animal has reached maximum medical improvement. Frequency of care is progressively decreased. Our goal during this phase is to allow the animal to hold or maintain the proper alignment, ultimately reaching 4-6 weeks between care with little to no issues present. This is considered wellness care. Animals on wellness care come in every 4-6 weeks for a routine spinal check. Adjusting the fixations (a joint that is not moving well within its normal range of motion) in the spine and extremities (limbs) prevent conditions from returning and acts as a preventative measure.

Animal chiropractic wellness care is preventative care. Routine wellness checkups are scheduled every 4-6 weeks as an ongoing treatment for the life of your animal. Every visit we check the joint motion within the spine and limbs. Anytime there is a loss of motion in a joint segment, it can become compromised over time leading to a potential injury. By adjusting joint segments, we are restoring normal function thus decreasing the risk of injury or disease in the future.

Yes. Although we are not treating hip dysplasia directly as it is an osseous malformation, often times we see animals who have compensated due to lack of motion in the hips. We do see great results treating the surrounding joint structures to enhance the biomechanics of the animal. Animals with hip dysplasia benefit greatly from ongoing chiropractic care.

No. X-ray can be a great tool in assisting our chiropractic treatments, but it is not required. If you have x-rays we would ask you have them emailed you us drzook@cincinnatianimalchiropractic.com prior to your visit for review. In some cases, we may refer back to your veterinarian for x-ray if determined necessary.

Yes. Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a condition directly within a chiropractic scope of practice. Often time we see animals who may be having trouble moving their legs or loss of leg strength. This may arise from disc material entering the area where nerves exit compressing the nerves themselves. Could also be arising from inflammation in the nerve space due to a spinal misalignment. Any time there is an animal experiencing a neurological condition, time is extremely critical. The longer the nerve is compromised, the harder it can be for the animal to make a recovery regardless of the treatment. If you have an animal who is experiencing a thought to be disc issue, please let us know when you call and we will make your appointment a high priority.