by Dr. Amanda Kremer, D.C. | Jan 5, 2017
One common question I get in my practice: How can I prevent back pain in my dog? While there are certain breeds that are predisposed to back injuries, there are things that YOU can do to be proactive in the care of your dog’s spine. There are also some common...
by Dr. Amanda Kremer, D.C. | Sep 21, 2016
Canine agility owners love their dogs and take excellent care of them. If you want to see a truly happy dog having a blast, come check out an agility trial. It’s actually quite fun to watch! I won’t go into the specifics of agility, but I will say that it is a...
by Dr. Amanda Kremer, D.C. | Jul 14, 2016
What is considered geriatric for a dog anyhow? In case you were wondering, here is a chart I grabbed from a Canine Rehab text book*. Typical ages at which Various-Sized Dogs may be Considered Geriatric* WEIGHT AGE (Mean Avg)...
by Dr. Amanda Kremer, D.C. | Apr 4, 2016
We are told that we need to strengthen our core to help support the spine. Many people focus on their abdominals and forget about the small group of postural muscles that are KEY in supporting and stabilizing the spine. While this is important for us, it is also...
by Dr. Amanda Kremer, D.C. | Feb 22, 2016
The adjustments given to pets typically involve gentle thrusts to the spine and/or extremity joints applied in a specific way. Adjustments to an animal is very different compared to an adjustment to a person. The anatomy and angles of the joints are quite different,...
by Dr. Amanda Kremer, D.C. | May 20, 2015
Why is my Dog Limping? While there are many different reasons your pup could be limping. One common cause in small breed dogs is from a luxating patella (kneecap). In a healthy dog, the kneecap moves up and down smoothly in a groove, allowing good biomechanics of the...
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