Southview Animal Chiropractic

Many pet insurance companies now cover chiropractic care for your dog or cat given the benefits to your pet's health. This article published on the Trupanion web site offers a great overview of the benefits of chiropractic care. Dr. Lori Batch is a certified animal chiropractor practising in Bolton. If you would like to find out more about how chiropractic care can help your dog or cat, or to book an appointment with Dr. Batch, call our office today at 905-951-WELL (9355) https://trupanion.com/canada/pet-care/chiropractic

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to all of our four legged friends and their families!

We are all looking forward to celebrating the holidays with family including our four legged family members. Its tempting to want to spoil our pets with different foods and treats, but be sure that what or your visitors are giving your dog or cat are safe and healthy for them. Please take a minute to review the attached article by Calgary Veterinarian Dr. Dirk Dekens about foods that are safe and those that are not safe for pets. https://montgomeryvillagevet.ca/?23&post=71

Excellent article on Degenerative Myelopathy in dogs and how chiropractic care and other treatments can help dogs diagnosed with DM. http://www.lapoflove.com//Degenerative_Myelopathy_in_Dogs.

Good article on the benefits of Chiroprctic Care published in the American Veterinarian Journal. https://www.americanveterinarian.com//the-benefits-of-chir

Luxating Patella or floating knee cap is a common problem in toy and small dog breeds. It occurs when the dog's kneecap (patella) is dislocated from its normal anatomic position in the groove of the thigh bone (femur). The initial symptoms include occasional limping, an intermittent skip in the gait, sudden loss of support on the limb, abnormal sitting posture with the knee placed outward; all of which are usually intermittent. It can be very painful and limit your dogs mob...ility. Taking a proactive approach to treating the condition -- no matter how mild, and especially in a young dog -- can often prevent future surgery, joint degeneration, and diminished quality of life. The first thing you should do for a dog diagnosed with a floating kneecap is help him achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. It's just common sense that the heavier the dog, the more burden there will be on his knees. Number two, it's very important to keep your pet moving. Maintaining excellent muscle tone will help your dog's body form a kind of cage around the knee which will keep the patella in place. Dogs with this condition can benefit greatly from chiropractic adjustments to keep the hips and knees in alignment and to help prevent the condition from progressing. See the attached video of a dog owner discussing her experience with chiropractic care for her Boston Terrier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC9brydpg4s .

Some great tips on keeping your dog safe in the hot weather of summertime. https://dogtime.com/dog-/general/835-hot-weather-tips-aspca

Excellent article on the benefits of chiropractic for animals published in American Veterinarian. Many veterinarians in the U.S. and Canada are now recognizing the health benefits of chiropractic care for their patients. https://www.americanveterinarian.com//the-benefits-of-chir

Good article on the benefits of chiropractic for your horse published in The Horse magazine. https://thehorse.com//the-benefits-of-chiropractic-care-f/ If you are interested in chiropractic care for your horse, call our office to book an appointment with Dr. Batch, Certified Animal Chiropractor.

Wishing all of our four legged patients a very Happy Easter!

It's almost spring and the time of year many horse owners start thinking about riding more regularly outside with their horses, and training for competitions. This article from Horse Talk Magazine explains the benefits of chiropractic care for your horse whether you ride for pleasure or competition. If you would like your horse assessed by Dr. Batch, please contact our office to schedule an appointment at your stable. http://horsetalkmagazine.com/when-and-why-does-my-horse-ne/

HIP DYSPLASIA - once a rarity among dogs is now a common diagnosis. Breeds most affected include: German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Newfoundlands, Labradors, and Golden Retrievers. Dogs that are overweight may also have a higher chance of showing signs of hip dysplasia. Regular chiropractic adjustments help maintain proper structure in the joints surrounding the hip, while also minimizing the impact the hip itself is experiencing. Keeping these joints within normal ...will stabilize them and keep degeneration at a minimum. For those dogs afflicted with hip dysplasia and experiencing symptoms, it can also do wonders as far as palliative care. Restoring a joint to normalcy provides relief to the body and will decrease inflammation in the joint. Please click on the link below for the full article published by Advanced Animal Chiropractic in SE Michigan. http://advancedanimalchiropractic.com/alternative-therapy-/ See more

Insights on the benefits of chiropractic for your horse from Veterinarian and Certified Animal Chiropractor Dr. Art Ortenburger, https://horse-canada.com//equine-chiropractics-coming-of-/