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Image of blog post Amelia the dachshund rescue with ivdd

Amelia the dachshund rescue with ivdd

Amelia Earhart came in last week courtesy of @dachshundhausrescue. Thanks to this awesome group she was flown up after being put on the short list to euthanasia. She was found dragging and hobbling in the streets and the awesome folks at #dachshundhausrescue brought her in to see us. From the...
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Angel with vestibular disease

This beautiful 14 year old couldn’t walk four weeks ago. Angel had a bout of vestibular disease (aka old dog disease). The symptoms look like a stroke, but it’s actually comparable to “doggy vertigo”. They become dizzy, unsteady, and like Angel here, often times immobilized. The top left photo is...
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Agnes the pitt puppy and her knee sprain!

Meet Agnes! A one year old pitt that is too cute to handle. One day she was playing with her puppy siblings and yelped, coming up lame on her front leg. For about six weeks she was limping and then mom decided to try getting her adjusted! This is her...
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Baxter the mini schnauzer and his paralysis due to disc disease

Baxter here is just shy of FIFTEEN! So when he went completely paralyzed in his back end four weeks ago his dad was concerned and heartbroken. Thankfully through the grapevine he received our info and decided it was worth a shot. At fifteen Baxter didn’t have much in the way...
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Ingredients to avoid in dog food

Eating a healthy diet is one of the best things people can do to prevent illness, age comfortably, and feel good in general. For some reason, that philosophy doesn’t always translate to our dogs. Within the past century, dogs went from eating real food off tables to “dog food” which...
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Is your dog in pain?

As animal chiropractors, we frequently see dogs in pain. Often, an owner brings their pet in because they aren’t using stairs, aren’t jumping on or off furniture, and/or are lethargic. When we examine their spine, the muscles often spasm and the dog is sensitive. The owner is often shocked to...
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Pumpkin Packs a Powerful Health Punch

What’s all the hype about pumpkin? Every fall (just around the corner!) we hear about all sorts of pumpkin options from drinks to food items to your holiday favorites. But did you know pumpkin is also a nutrient and fiber-rich food that could benefit your cat and dog’s health?Most often...
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Beat Heat Hazards This Summer

 This summer has been quite warm, and we can expect a slew of hot and steamy days ahead of us this August. Being prepared for the sweltering weather can make those hot days, if not cooler, at least a lot safer! Here are a few heat hazards to be prepared...
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Golden Paste for Arthritis and Overall Health

  When it comes to supplements for dogs, there are very few I recommend as frequently as golden paste. It has many positive effects, but its primary strength is that it is an anti-inflammatory. Inflammation is the cause of many issues, including joint pain (which I deal with as an animal...
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Why Is Nutrition Important?

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘you are what you eat.’ And it’s true, good nutrition provides a base for the body to build upon. Without a good, healthy diet our bodies do not get the vital nutrients necessary to support its function and prevent disease. Health Starts in the Gut The small...
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10 Reasons To Try A Raw Diet

  Our pets are part of our family. We love them and want the best for them. With recent concerns about fillers, preservatives, and other unknown and dangerous additives in pet food, many owners are looking for a new way to ensure they are doing what is best for their pet.  One...
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Natural Treatments for Dogs with Arthritis

  As animal chiropractors, we see a lot of different conditions walk into our practice. However, one of the biggest issues we see is arthritis. Arthritis is particularly tough on a dog’s rear end, but can have whole body effects. In this article, we want to describe some natural treatments for...