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The holiday season is upon us! We will be out of town for Thanksgiving week (11/23 - 11/27) and for Christmas (12/21 - 1/4). We tend to book up early for this period. If you're interested in scheduling, we recommend sooner rather than later! We will do our best to accommodate as many as we can, but there are no guarantees that we will be able to. Thank you!

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KooKoo For Coconut Oil!

It would seem that coconut oil has become one of the hottest used products in the past few years. This oil is like the superman of oils. Not only can it be use for cooking and baking, it can also be used in a person’s daily routine. Whether it’s used...
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High Quality Pet Food Options

We’ve been getting a great deal of questions regarding the best foods for your pet. On several occasions I’ve asked new patients what they feed their animals, the response begins with “well the food is very expensive…so it’s good for them”. Such is not necessarily the case. Have you ever...
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Essential Oils, The Natural Healers

In any field of healthcare, it is necessary to recognize that the road to optimal health is not always straightforward. Along the way you will find that different routes work for different animals, and that combining various modalities may help expedite the healing process. With that in mind we highly...
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Let’s Talk Bloat – GDV

No I’m not talking about the way you feel after you’ve taken a dive head first into a gallon of ice cream or eaten an entire pizza pie, I’m talking about the terrible condition that can affect animals of all shapes and sizes. Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) aka bloat, is...
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What Is “Natural” Pet Food?

Written by Erica Cook, our resident Pet Beastro naturopathic guru. Lately, there has been a lot of marketing of “natural” pet foods. It seems like every time you turn around there is another “natural” food on the market. Consumers should know that not all foods labeled “natural” are the same. Here...
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The Skinny On Intervertebral Disk Disease

Over the last few months a multitude of clients have come my way with a diagnosis of Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD), in various stages of progression. I’m sure part of it has to do with my profession, as an animal chiropractor people naturally think of me when it comes to...
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A Spine & A House; What Do They Have In Common?

What Does Your Body Have In Common With A House?Shelter is one of the basic needs of life. A well-constructed house will protect you from thunderstorms, bugs, frigid winters, scorching summers and a multitude of other hazards. If a builder cuts corners during the construction process, you may notice: rain...
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A Holistic Approach To Neighborhood & Household Poisons

With spring having sprung, it’s important to watch out for all the not-so-lovely treats having been hidden under the snow. Not to mention the pesticide treatment signs that have now become regular ornaments on our daily walks…with all these harmful objects and edibles around it’s important to know your options...
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Paralysis & It’s Reversal

One condition that truly breaks my heart and has been receiving a bit more notice in the news is animals with paralysis. You often see or hear about dogs with three limbs, cats missing legs, and animals in wheelcarts. The last is usually a case of paraplegia. For some time...
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Normal Vs. Abnormal Gait

 Something I’ve noticed a lot recently is how many animals are walking around with completely abnormal gaits and nothing is being done about it! My curiosity was peaked while watching a dog show, and it seemed several of the “top dogs” were entirely off balance, some to the point of...
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Why Does An Adjustment Help With Incontinence In Animals?

Normally I like to write about things that don’t necessarily directly pertain to chiropractic. However, this post will be a bit different. Lately I’ve had multiple patients come to me struggling with incontinence issues. These are animals of all types, ages, and environments. Some have had problems for years, others...
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Ear Infections and Adjustments…Can it Help?

  Something I’ve been quite intrigued with lately is the increasing number of ear aches and ear infections happening in the small domestic animals. In 25 years of having animals I cannot think of a single time where one of my little ones had an ear problem. Then again, growing up...