How can we tell if your animal companion is in pain?

There are several signs that an animal is in pain.  As your animal’s primary caretaker, you will notice changes in your animal i.e. limping, difficulty breathing, moping, etc.  Any change in your animal’s normal attitude may indicate he or she is experiencing pain.  Even urinating outside of the litter box may indicate your cat is telling you something is wrong -- and it may have nothing to do with her urinary tract!  Our job is to determine what your animal is telling us, where she hurts and relieve the pain from its source.

How can we help relieve pain?

On your first visit, we will evaluate every aspect of your animal’s daily routine including diet, exercise, as well as completing a physical and EMOTIONAL examination.  Be prepared to answer questions about your animal that you may not have ever considered.  For instance, does your animal prefer to lie above or under the covers?  Dr. Sanderson will use chiropractic and orthopedic manipulation to determine where the pain originates.  For instance, if your dog has a pinched nerve in the NECK, he may be exhibiting signs of limping in the REAR legs.

Emotional pain:  We believe animals experience emotional pain and upset just like humans.  Sometimes these emotions are exhibited in physical signs or symptoms.  Depending upon the problem, we may use a combination of homeopathic remedies, flower essences, Chinese or Western herbs AND we will show you massage and acupressure techniques you can do at home to relieve pain naturally.