Select Veterinary Services, PLLC

Select Veterinary Services, PLLC IVCA Certified chiropractic care
Traditional Chinese Vet. Med. Cert. Vet. Acupuncturist
PEMF Dr. Kirsten offers veterinary chiropractic services around Minnesota.

She graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. After completing a one year internship at Elgin Veterinary Hospital, Equine division, she worked in private equine practice in North Texas. In 2011 she attended Options for Animals in Wellsville Kansas, the oldest Animal Chiropractic school. After completing the Essentials course, Dr. Kirsten became certified th

rough the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. She is licensed in Minnesota, Texas and Oklahoma. Animal Chiropractics focuses on maintenance of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system. The brain and spinal cord are the command centers of the body and control everything that occurs in an animal's body. The spinal cord is protected and housed inside the spine (vertebral column); a complex frame of bones, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Decreased mobility in the spine can alter the performance of the nerves as they pass out of the spine and branch out to the organs and muscles of the body. If the nervous system is not functioning properly the animal cannot function properly. This dysfunction can manifest as stiffness, gait abnormality, pain or even organ dysfunction. Chiropractic treatment focuses on restoring proper motion to the vertebrae and therefore a well functioning nervous system. An animal chiropractor uses their exam to find vertebral subluxation complexes (areas of restriction). The animal chiropractor then uses a very precise thrust on the immobile structure to restore mobility and allow proper neurological function. Animal chiropractics is not meant to replace primary veterinary care, but instead be used in conjunction for a comprehensive approach to the well-being of the animal. Dr. Kirsten completed the Traditional Chinese Veterinary Acupuncture course through the Chi University in 2017 and became certified in 2018, earning her CVA. Traditional Chinese medicine looks at the body and how it functions in a different way than traditional Western medicine. Seeing disease as a symptom of a deficient or excess pattern in the body. This is another tool to help treat animals in both health and disease. Acupuncture has been shown to increase the body's beta-endorphin level, stimulate nerve function and increase circulating stem cells. Recently Magna Wave, a pulsed electromagnetic field therapy(PEMF), was added to the practice. PEMF sends a pulse through the tissues of the body, increasing circulation, and can therefore help reduce inflammation, decrease discomfort and help with healing time from injuries

Back at it!
09/26/2024

Back at it!

What an amazing weekend. Thank you trinity equine services, Anna and Derek Schueler, this little mare and her owners. In...
04/08/2024

What an amazing weekend.

Thank you trinity equine services, Anna and Derek Schueler, this little mare and her owners.

In vet school the focus was name, origin, insertion, and action. To be able to work through the body, and see the intricacies of how the body works together and how a tiny change can affect so many things solidified and brought new goals to work towards in my practice.

04/03/2024

Remember when your parents used to tell you to wait 30 minutes after eating before going for a swim? Unlike us, horses can actually benefit from eating forage before they exercise, as it may help reduce the risk of gastric ulcers.

While a variety of things can contribute to the development of stomach ulcers (medications, diet, stress, etc.), one train of thought is that these areas of irritation result as a consequence of the acid of the stomach splashing against unprotected parts of the stomach lining. When a horse eats forage, the hay can help absorb some of that acid and thus reduce the risk of ulcer formation.

It is important to note that a forage meal (one comprised of hay or grass) provides the most benefit, while eating large volumes of concentrate feeds (such as oats, corn, or other cereal grains) can actually increase the amount of acid within the stomach.

As always, please be sure to consult with your vet regarding further diagnostics and treatments if you have concerns that your horse may have gastric ulcers.
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An interesting little case study
03/31/2024

An interesting little case study

Recognizing the need for immediate intervention, VVV turned to MagnaWave as a ray of hope. This non-invasive, holistic approach aimed to facilitate recovery, alleviate mastitis, and maintain eating and rumination function during illness.

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Veterinary Alert Minnesota Board of Animal Health sent this bulletin at 02/13/2024 11:15 AM CST Veterinary Alert A 10-year-old pregnant female Quarter Horse in Clearwater County tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in early February. Neurological symptoms combined with the EHV-1 infectio...

A great 2 days of continuing education
02/10/2024

A great 2 days of continuing education

01/10/2024
01/10/2024
01/04/2024

Final reminder! Registration for the online courses closes January 7 at 11:59pm. We have a great line up of courses; there's something for everyone.

🌱 Basic Horse Nutrition
🚜 Growing and Feeding Horse Hay
🦠 Horse Biosecurity
♻️ Horse Carcass Composting
🐎 Managing Overweight Horses
🐴 Manure Management
🌾 Pasture Establishment and Management

The 6-week courses begin on Monday, January 8 and conclude on Sunday, February 18. Registration ($75 per course) is required by January 7 and is limited.

For more information and to register ➡ https://extension.umn.edu/horse/horse-events

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