Should I take my cat to the chiropractor?

Should I take my cat to the chiropractor?

Yes, even your feline friend can benefit from chiropractic care! Although the majority of my animal practice are dogs, I do work on cats too. While some cat owners can’t imagine their cat allowing me to adjust their spine I assure them that the adjustment is gentle and many cats actually enjoy it.

How do you crack a cat’s back?

1. Cat and camel

1. Start on all fours, with the hands flat on the floor in line with the shoulders and the knees in line with the hips.
2. Gently raise the back into an arch, tucking the head between the arms.
3. Hold for a few seconds.
4. Return the spine to a flat, neutral position.

Do cats chirp?

The cat chirp, also known as a chirrup or a trill, is a short, peep-like sound that’s very similar to a songbird’s warble. According to International Cat Care, cat vocalizations fall into three categories: murmuring, meowing and aggressive.

Can you pop a cat’s tail?

Pulling on a cat’s tail could actually paralyze your cat. Oftentimes, when a cat’s tail is damaged, it results in rear paralysis in the body. Severing the connection within the tail to the rest of the body means that the brain can’t send signals through the tail to the rest of the body.

Why do cats not like their tails touched?

Cats don’t like it when you touch their tail because it’s a sensitive part of their body. It helps with their balance, and it has a ton of different nerves and muscles to help it move around. If you ever accidentally step on a cat’s tail, you will notice that they will scream and be in serious pain.

Can I ride my horse after chiropractic?

There really isn’t any down time after chiropractic! Typically we’ll recommend that the horse have that day off of work, but they can go outside and resume their normal daily routine. You can then ride the horse over the next several days unless there’s another problem like a lameness or injury that is being treated.