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04-26-2006, 03:37 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: pennsylvania
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| chiropractor for dogs ? Has anyone ever taken their yorkie to a chiropractor?I just got home from the vet and she thinks Bandit is having trouble with is neck,we are trying pain meds and anti-inflamatory first.She suggested a chiropractor and I said lets give it a week of rest.Also as anyone had neck problems with their Yorkie? |
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04-26-2006, 04:20 PM | #2 |
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| My grandpa and uncle are chiropractors. Gracie loves to adjusted she runs over to them and waits to have a treatment. She typically gets 2 a month, we have a overall happier and healthier dog.......I would give it a try
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04-26-2006, 04:26 PM | #3 |
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| I have never used one and neither has my yorkie. I personally don't really trust them. I know a lot of people who went to one for a problem and things got worse for them. Of course every case is different. It may work for your baby. Good luck. Michelle |
04-26-2006, 04:33 PM | #4 |
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| I would look into supplementing the dog with MSM first. It works wonders for older arthritic dogs. Also, neck stiffness can be a sign of Lyme's disease. MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a naturally occuring sulfur compound found in every cell of the body. It has a vitamin-like normalizing influence on body functions. MSM is considered a potentiator of most vitamins and other nutrients, such as vitamin C, Coenzyme Q10, all B vitamins, Vitamin A, D & E, amino acids, selenium, calcium, magnesium and many others. MSM improves the cellular uptake of these nutrients, and prolongs their lives. The body can better utilize the nutrients, and taking dietary supplements is more efficient. Supplementing the diet with additional sulfur ensures the body's ability to synthesize collagen for connective tissue health, maintain membrane flexibility and promote cell regeneration. MSM is a strong antioxidant, capable of binding and inactivating free radicals. Pets who suffer from arthritis often benefit greatly from dog MSM supplements. Several studies have shown, that supplementation of MSM, significantly reduced joint degeneration and inflammation. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) enters the body as a dietary sulfur associated with the amino acids. In clinical tests, use of MSM produced significant relief of pain in joints and stiffness along with reduced swelling and inflammation. MSM prevents pressure build up in cells, permitting nutrients in and pushing toxins out and heals connective tissues and at the same time insulates the bones from friction and cushions the joints in movement. MSM is part of the Amino Acid Chain. Without the proper amount of MSM in our bodies, the amino acids will continue to build the glands, but fail to produce the correct enzymes, making us prone to unnecessary illness. MSM is the flexible bond between proteins. When a cell dies, a new cell takes its place. Without the needed amount of MSM, it attaches but becomes rigid. When tissues lose their flexibility, problems develop with the lungs and other parts of the body. MSM detoxifies the body and increases blood circulation. Because there are few nerves in the bones, our pain comes from the soft tissue. Aspirin shuts off the nerves, but the muscles are still damaged. MSM takes out the inflammation, permits the muscles to heal and prevents them from becoming sore. Products like Free & Easy for Dogs containing dog MSM supplements is proving to be one of the safest and best treatments for the crippling affects of canine arthritis and joint problems that affects millions of aging dogs throughout the United States. |
04-26-2006, 05:04 PM | #5 |
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| How old is your Yorkie? There is also a condition in Yorkies that can turn up in young dogs can't remember the name of it but basically the back of the skull is formed coming down too low and it actually interferes with back of the neck both I believe the bone and spine. Maybe someone on this forum has heard of it and can remember what it is called. It is more prevalent in King Charles Cavaliers but not unheard of in Yorkies. |
04-26-2006, 05:50 PM | #6 |
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| The King Charles Cavalier disease is occipital malformation syndrome or neck scratcher's syndrome. The dog scratches the air near the back of the neck. It has been seen in all toy breeds, but it is rare and mostly just seen in Cavaliers. |
04-26-2006, 06:08 PM | #7 | |
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04-26-2006, 06:18 PM | #8 | |
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Don't knock em till you try em. and 1 adjustment is not going to cure anything! "It's easier to stay well, then to get well" Good luck! | |
04-26-2006, 06:33 PM | #9 |
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| I do believe in Chiropractors and have been on MSM myself since January. I feel better taking the MSM for sure. I did not know you could get it for your pets tho...I need to check into that.
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04-26-2006, 07:44 PM | #10 |
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| I have a friend who went to them for his migraines. His wife has told me that they have only gotten worse and now he complains of back pain as well. He has been going to this doc for almost 6 months. You should ask your doctor about MVP. Your symptoms sound a lot like mine. A TON of women have MVP and don't realize it because their symptoms don't show. But hey whatever works for you. I don't plan on trying them tho. I trust my heart doctor so I guess that has a lot to do with it. |
04-26-2006, 08:08 PM | #11 | |
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04-27-2006, 12:27 AM | #12 |
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| I have never been to a chiropractor in my life - but let's not knock them. The American Medical Association says with "back problems" that, if appropriate, chiropractic treatment should be the first treatment of choice, then medical care (medicines, etc.) - and surgery last. And, given different back problems - there are perfect candidates for all three of these types of treatment. I have never thought about it, but I can't see a reason in the world why chiropractic treatment might not be appropriate for certain problems that a dog might have. It would be great if this treatment was effective and you wouldn't have to resort to medications or surgery. If your vet suggested it - and your dog is uncomfortable - I'd seriously consider it. Carol Jean |
04-27-2006, 12:44 AM | #13 |
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| MVP ????? Since I work in cardiology - I'm guessing "mitral valve prolapse," or are you talking about something else? If I missed this information in one of the posts - sorry! Carol Jean |
04-27-2006, 04:54 AM | #14 | |
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04-27-2006, 05:17 AM | #15 |
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| I love my chiropractor also. I have trouble with tension headaches, I had a pinched siatic (sp) nerve and upper back & shoulder pain, it is all but gone. I only go get adjusted every other month now, but I get a deep tissue massage for 1/2 hour every week which has really helped my pain & headaches. You must however, do you research before going to a chiropractor make sure you speak to people that have seen them for a long time and whether they are better or worse because of it. I knew a lady who had to have back surgery because her chiropractor shoved her back so far out that it damaged the spinal cord so please be careful. I've never taken a dog to a chiropractor but we used to take my horse to a chiropractor and it totally changed his attitude and movement. He was in so much pain and we didn't even know it, he was such a trooper. I would suggest having an x-ray taken to see what is really going on with your dog first and then explore you options.
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