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Chiropractor for dogs and cats, Pittsburgh

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Bateluer

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http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012...ctor-helping-relieve-pets-in-pain/?hpt=us_bn4

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — You may turn to a chiropractor to work out your aches and pains, but would you take your pet for an adjustment?

It’s becoming more and more popular right here in Pittsburgh as a way to relieve pet pain without surgery or medication.

Jasmine, a 6-year-old black and white cocker spaniel, was diagnosed with back issues after not wanting to move around much.

“She has kind of a princess personality, but she is very sweet and a very happy dog,” said Peggy Burtnett, of Hampton Township.

A veterinarian prescribed muscle relaxers, but that didn’t kick the pain.

So, Jasmine’s owner did some online research and discovered Dr. Dina Livolsi and an alternative to medications and possible surgery down the road.

Livolsi started off as a chiropractor for people, but after a few years of practicing, she says she realized she could also help animals.

“I had a puppy who was injured, bitten in the face by another dog, and took him to the emergency room,” said Dr. Livolsi. “They did everything they could for him, but he had a crush injury to the skull, and I thought what could I do for this little baby, he was only 8-weeks-old.”

It took Dr. Livolsi about six years to get certified through the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.

She now adjusts animals, mostly dogs and cats, at Point Breeze Veterinary Clinic.

“A lot of dogs come in to see me for lameness issues, that means they just aren’t walking correctly, often hind end issues with the hips and knees, a lot of hip dysplasia – that is a common term people have heard of,” she said.

The movements are gentle. The number of adjustments depends on the animal and its condition.

Jasmine has been treated about five times, and the dog’s owner says she’s notices a huge difference.

“Sometimes there might be an answer that is not in the medication, and it worked really well with her,” said Peggy Burtnett, of Hampton Township. “I’m real pleased, she is really doing well.”

Sessions run pet owners about $70 each.
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I know AT hates chiropractors with a passion, though personally, I had a great experience with mine. Definitely got a lot of positive effects from it. But for dogs and cats? I'm skeptical, but if the pet owners are willing to pay the fee and the animals get pain relief, who am I argue?

6 years to get certified under American Veterinary Chiropractic Association . . . which I just learned existed.
 
"I had a great experience with mine"
The same as me. I do believe that chiropractors do work if they focus on the mechanics of the body. I don't see why it would not work on animals. Like any other profession like Dr pr lawyers you have to find one that is good.
 
Jeffg010 said:
"I had a great experience with mine"
The same as me. I do believe that chiropractors do work if they focus on the mechanics of the body. I don't see why it would not work on animals. Like any other profession like Dr pr lawyers you have to find one that is good.
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Thats so hilarious that you live in Pittsburgh too.
 
Wish I could afford to continue to see my Chiro on a regular basis. Felt so awesome. 🙂

But, BCBS would only cover 5 visits in a calendar year, and they fought tooth and nail over those 5 too. The chiro office would bill them, they'd request more information, then pay out 1/10th of what the chiro billed for them. I covered my obligations, but I felt too guilty to continue going knowing they were getting screwed like that. 🙁
 
i'm pretty sure most racehorses have chiropractors... they get paid big bucks, too.

there's a professor at the school i went to who would adjust pets (dogs and cats only) after school hours. i went to his office one afternoon and there was a line of people with their dogs. one dude was in my class... he brought his dog in because his dog, who was a middle-aged dog, couldn't control his bladder anymore and the vet couldn't figure out why. all his tests and imaging was normal. after two adjustments, the dog never peed in the house again. pretty badass.
 
I know several people that keep horses as a service to others that use chiropractic services for the horses. The owners are happy to pay for it and believe it helps the horses.

Horses, dogs, cats all have spines.
 
I have a goldfish that only swims in clockwise circles. I think it's because his back is bent that way. Can she fix him? Can she fix Goldie??
 
people love dogs. the trick to becoming a millionaire is to come up with goods and services catered to dog lovers. read up on Doggles, goggles for dogs. wtf. why didn't i think of that?
 
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MetalMat said:
I imagine it would be hard as hell to crack a horses back
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i think they use certain harnesses and stuff to adjust horses. i dunno too much about it, other than there's HUGE money in it because it helps the horses and it's such a specialized field.
 
eits said:
i think they use certain harnesses and stuff to adjust horses. i dunno too much about it, other than there's HUGE money in it because it helps the horses and it's such a specialized field.
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Instruments are used such as the Activator.
 
ichy said:
Yeah, and the idea that "adjusting" them will have any beneficial effects is just as absurd as with humans. Idiotic quackery.
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um, well, they actually do gain considerable benefits, which is why owners and breeders of thoroughbred racehorses pay top dollar for regular chiropractic care for their horses.

athletes gain benefits from chiropractic care, too. a correlation can be made that teams that have regular chiropractic care do better than teams that don't (at least in football, baseball, golf, and the olympics). can't really speak for other sports.
 
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