ABC Animal Chiropractic

25/09/2019

As well as daily care needs, have you thought about health needs? Have you been told 'oh its just wear and tear', or 'oh Well my dogs 11 now so bound to struggle a bit' and just routinely give anti Inflammatories or pain meds?
Would you do the same for you, your child, a relative?
It's no different for our dogs... They are designed to move, like you or i.. No limping, no struggling to get up stairs or do their natural behaviours.

See how Chiropractic could help... Message us today or call us on 0131 629 4142

24/09/2019

I love this image...

It shows just how vulnerable the young horses’ skeleton is.

Look how long it takes for the lower jaw & poll to mature.

We put bits in young mouths & in some cases force their bodies into an outline way before their skeletons have matured.

22/09/2019

Amazing.....

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02/09/2019

To help you understand what the horse feels when you sit crookedly in the saddle…

Load a wheelbarrow heavily to one side as in the center illustration. Now push the wheelbarrow, and feel how it pulls to the weighted side and how you are forced to lean in that direction to compensate. That’s how your horse feels when you sit unevenly in the saddle, as shown in the left image. When you sit evenly, the horse will be centered and balanced as shown in the illustration on the right. —Sharon Sweet (Illustration by Sandy Rabinowitz)

27/08/2019

Something to consider!

DRIVING with a dog in your car could invalidate your car insurance and land you a huge fine.

06/08/2019

We have now been awarded the title of ‘Best Business of 2019’ by ‘Three Best Rated’ for Chiropractors in Edinburgh.

Hard work, a post graduate course, (open only to vets and Chiropractors) to add to the degree in Chiropractic, and above all, a genuine care and love for all animals.

23/07/2019

Does your dog need to show symptoms before getting checked?

The answer is no, not necessarily. The key, in part, is in looking back to the natural world.

It’s In Their Nature, Here’s why: in nature, it is not helpful for animals to act sick or express the severity of an injury for example or even when diagnosed with illnesses such as cancer, they may act as normal.

Sick animals get eaten because they stand out from the pack. Sick animals attract the attention of predators.

Another reason acting sick in the wild is detrimental is that a dog could lose its pack position. To maintain their status among peers, it is better to be healthy and vigorous. Those acting sick lose status. Thus they have a strong social penalty for acting ill.

It becomes clear that showing signs of sickness can make matters worse for a dog in the wild. There is a strong instinctive drive hide illness.

What Works In Nature Doesn’t Work in Domesticity! This instinct creates a problem when our canine companions are in need of medical attention. Driven by this strong natural tendency, dogs hide their physical problems from those responsible for them: us!
Many medical problems are kept under wraps, masked from caring dog guardians.

20/07/2019

Such a shame

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/warning-much-loved-dog-dies-16575007

Warning issued to other dog owners following sudden death of German Cross Belgian Shepherd

12/07/2019

Radar sporting his 'Be A Hero' medal... No limits, no excuses...

04/07/2019

Great to see 2 regular Labrador making their 6 week visit to us from The Isle Of Arran....why? Because they want them to perform at their best BEFORE symptoms appear.
How far would you go? 🐶 😍

28/06/2019

Please never, ever leave any animal in a car on a warm day. With temperatures rising outside, the inside of a car can reach fatal temperatures within minutes.

If you see a dog in a car, please act! Here’s what the RSPCA recommend: https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/health/dogsinhotcars

22/05/2019

Many 'symptoms' (NOT the cause) such as;
- Pain when being touched or lifted
- Reluctance or difficulty climbing stairs or jumping
- Negative changes in behaviour or attitude
- Abnormal gait, shortened stride or lameness
- Altered sitting (Puppy sitting)
- Changes in eating and bowel movements
- Licking or chewing paws
- Change in performance
- Laying only on one side

are often seen as 'old age' or somehow expected. Remeber, these are SYPTOMS, NOT the actual cause. At ABC Animal Chiropractic, we look for the root cause and treat the problem, not just the symptom.

Call us today on 0131 629 4142 and see how Chiropractic Care could help your dog.

21/05/2019

for everyday cleaning, we always try to reduce - both for animaols AND humans, the amount of toxins we are exposed to...read this great article

Homemade cleaning supplies are easy to make and way safer for your dog with cancer than commercial products. And they work great!

19/05/2019

Maintaining the communication between the brain and body is ESSENTIAL... don't wait for things to go wrong or 'wait and see' what happens, be proactive and keep your dog at their best 🐶

21/04/2019

Happy Easter everyone! Enjoy the sunshine.

Keep your doggies cool indoors as it will get hot again today! ☀️

12/04/2019

Looking for something to do for the weekend AND pick up some great kit?? Visit K9Active in Rosyth Fife K9active.co.uk Hound-Fit

K9Active in conjunction with Ruffwear one of our leading Supplier's of outdoor dog accessories is donating 3 of these life-saving oxygen mask kits to our local Fire Station in Dunfermline, on Saturday 13th April at 1.30pm at the new premises at the Old Fire Station, Castle Road Roysth.

Two appliances will be attending ( depending on operational duties ) one of which may be the appliance that was originally based at the Old Fire Station in Rosyth. So if you are in the area and would like to find out more about the charity Smokey Paws and how you can help come along and meet the representative form the charity and meet the fireman that will be using this great life-saving equipment.

Refreshments for you and goody bags for your four-legged friend will be available, hope to see there. https://ecs.page.link/E6GKZ

10/04/2019

So...which statement is for Humans and which for Canines? Or are none for Canines or none for Humans??

In fact the top statement is for canines -
"with 80% presenting with various orthopaedic complaints are consistent with back pain - that being a stilted gait and poor balance to behavioural changes, stiffness, inability to jump, shifting lameness or a lameness which localises one leg without any abnormalities being detected in the limb itself. Poor performance in the canine athlete may also be due to pain in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar"

and the bottom statement for humans -
"Experts estimate that as much as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in their lives.
Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic—meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer."

so...we are not so different. See how Chiropractic care can help both YOU and your dog! Call us today on 0131 629 4142

03/04/2019

Wise words from a 10x world Agility Champion.

These words come from a person who won World Championships with a 10 year old dog: "I think it is better to wait just a few months longer to do “real agility” and with that possibly increase the amount of years to run with the dog. There is no need to start competing when the dog is 18 months old."

Let's listen to this. Let's take care of our best friends and respect the development of their bodies

01/04/2019

Dog theft in the UK is on the rise, with a rise from 1,700 to 2,000 (reported) for 2018! Make sure your dog is safe at ALL times.

28/03/2019

Radar, 11 year old front leg amputee being UNSTOPPABLE 🐕💪🏻🏆

01/03/2019

ABC Animal Chiropractic, your 5 Star Clinic. From The Isle of Arran, Lothians and Borders, Fife and many more... see why more people are bringing their pets to us.

- Pain when being touched or lifted
- Reluctance or difficulty climbing stairs or jumping
- Difficulty getting up after laying down
- Negative changes in behaviour or attitude
- Abnormal gait, shortened stride or lameness
- Altered sitting (puppy sitting)
- Chnages in eating and bowel movements
- Licking or chewing paws
- Chnages in performance
- Laying only on one side

See whow Chiropractic care could help. CAll today 0131 629 4142 or message us through social media.

01/03/2019

together with Radar, our clinic Labrador 💥 we won a competition from SCARPA UK and Ruffwear UK🐶 💕.... Radar can’t wait to get the new equipment and I can’t wait for new hiking shoes. Being at your best is a process - and starts BEFORE signs and symptoms of pain, or other biomechanical problems!
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••when Radar lost his leg through cancer, all we were told was ‘average life span of Labrador is...’ not ‘what amazing things will you do??’ We never know how long we’re here for...11 in April and still running strong, hiking hard and a heart 💖 bigger than anything 🐕 💪🏻 ....We say - get out there, feel the wind through your fur, the mud on your paws 🐾 and take it all in 🥇 🐶 Scarpa UK Ruffwear UK ABC Animal Chiropractic

13/02/2019

We all know the costs involved in giving your dog the best...That's why if you have more than 1 dog, the second dog gets 10% OFF!!!

Call today to see how Chiropractic could help 0131 629 4142

11/02/2019

always amazing

31/01/2019

Weather is no limit! -4c 💪🏻 as ever

22/01/2019

If you've seen these events - now is the time to make sure your dog (and you) are at your best (and not using a collar to run!!!).. call today 0131 629 4142 and make sure your dog is at its optimum.

"Healthy by choice...
...Not by chnace"

❗OUR 2019 DOG JOG SERIES HAS NOW LAUNCHED ❗

Take part in our Dog Jog 5K's and have a bark in the park with your four-legged friend this summer 🐶

With new parks and new locations, 2019 promises to be our best and most exciting series yet! 🎉

You can purchase your early bird entries NOW! Be sure to secure your place for a discounted price.

Find out more and sign up to your local event now: https://www.dogjog.co.uk/

21/01/2019

Your dogs spine is designed to move, for their WHOLE body to be in alignment and functioning at its optimum...see how Chiropractic could help. Call today 0131 629 4142

20/01/2019

Regular chiropractic care...helping the body perform at its optimum

16/01/2019

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UPDATE: We are grateful for the support being shown in the comments here for the dog, the Society and the veterinary practice which treated him. When animals come in to our care with injuries which require veterinary treatment, the Society covers the costs of all vet bills. By supporting us, you are helping to pay for vital veterinary treatment for animals which suffer horrific injuries and also to help us rescue, rehome, rehabilitate and release other animals. If you would like to make a donation to us, please visit: www.scottishspca.org/support/donate.

❗We are appealing for information after a stray dog which had been stabbed was discovered in Hay Drive, Edinburgh.

Anyone who may have any information regarding the incident is being urged to contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.

➡www.scottishspca.org/newsroom/latest-news/scottish-spca-appealing-for-information-after-a-stabbed-dog-discovered-in-edinburgh/

16/01/2019

4 years today we opened the doors to the new clinic and have gone from strength to strength and continue to help people and their animals from not only the local area but as far as the Isle of Arran .
Although we are growing, the goal of ABC Chiropractic is and will always be, to help as many people and their families AVOID the increasing amounts of unnecessary back pain, neck pain etc and increasing use of pain killers, but to keep everyone at the best they can be BEFORE they get to that!

Thank you all for your continued support and also congratulate yourselves for making a healthy choice 👍🏻🥳

“Healthy by choice.... Not by chance”

16/01/2019

Another great Wednesday clinic 🐶 also the 4th Birthday of the clinic in Currie.
Using great equipment - we want all dogs to be at their optimum and have the best equipment allowing for full range of movement 🐕 Craigdon Mountain Sports Edinburgh Ruffwear UK

08/01/2019

Did you know, in the summer of 2007, four animal chiropractors were invited to attend the Agility Association of Canada’s National Championships. More than 600 dogs from all over Canada and the U.S. were registered for the event. The four animal chiropractors performed approximately 200 canine adjustments that weekend.

When many of the handlers were asked why they wanted their dog checked, the answer was, “I want to make sure that my dog can run well this weekend. No aches. No pains. Just keep my dog’s body working efficiently.” 🐶

17/12/2018

We are happy to support and provide free treatment to all police dogs and handlers .

So what is Finn’s Law all about?
“On October 5th 2016 my police dog, Finn and I were chasing a robbery suspect when he turned and attacked us. Finn sustained serious stab wounds to the chest and head whilst protecting me. I sustained a stab wound to the hand.
Finn stopped the knife from reaching me and saved my life. Even after being stabbed through the lung Finn did not let go of the suspect until other Police Units arrived and arrested him. Finn was not expected to make it through the night. The suspect was charged with ABH for the injuries to me and only criminal damage for the horrific injuries to Finn.
This is currently one of the available charges for someone who seriously injures or kills a police or service animal in the line of duty, as they are considered as being property. I hope you agree that is not acceptable, Finn isn’t a plant pot or window and should not be treated as such. Eventually after more than 6 months of legal arguments our attacker was found guilty” – PC Dave Wardell

07/12/2018

Everybody and everything should get Chiropractic - big or small, the communication between the brain and spine is undisputable and VITAL!

23/11/2018

Looking for well respected, qualified canine trainer and behaviourist? With over 35 years experience, we wouldn’t refer to anyone else!!

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Dogs pull when walking on a leash for a variety of reasons.

They might want to play, explore, investigate or be social they may be over-excited, nervous or aroused, some dogs will pull to get out of a fearful situation
Teaching your dog to walk nicely on the leash will be part of the behaviour management program if your dog is destructive.. over aroused .. exciteable.. hypervigilant, hyperactive ..doesn't listen.. is a nervous dog ..cautious. . has a poor recall, etc

Mostly walking nicely on a leash is about manners, training and enjoying the interaction.

If you are struggling to walk your dog get in touch with us

22/11/2018

what’s your dog missing out on? do you want to get to the ROOT cause if all those muscular aches, niggles?? does your dog show any of these signs?? The following list will help you identify what to watch for to protect your dog and ensure a healthy and vigorous life: Pain when being touched or lifted. Reluctance or difficulty climbing stairs or jumping. Difficulty getting up after laying down. Negative changes in behaviour or attitude. Abnormal gait, shortened stride or lameness. Altered sitting (‘Puppy Sitting’) Changes in eating and bowel movements. Licking or chewing paws. Changes in performance. Laying only on one side. then see how Chiropractic care could help!