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Balanced Motion Veterinary Services Straight Talkin' Information on your Dog and Horse's Health All of this changed when Susan brought in Lucy her 3 year old black Labrador to see me.

As a veterinarian, I am asked a lot of different questions about dog health, but the one question that comes up frequently, which puts fear into the hearts of most vets, especially when major decisions arise is…”If this were your dog, what would you do?”

I used to have a memorized canned response of “Well, this isn’t my dog, this is your dog. I do not have the same emotional attachment to your do

g and I live a different life than you do so what I would do with my dog may not be what you would do with your dog. I can only tell you what the options are and you have to make the best decision you can from those options.”

Most of the time I felt horrible giving that response because I could tell the owner was agonizing over what to do. Many people have a difficult time making decisions when strong emotions are involved, especially when that decision affects the life of someone/something that they love. Lucy was in pain! Her head was held low and she didn’t want to move…well except for her tail, which as she raised only her eyes to look at me, wagged slowly back and forth as if to say, “Please help me.”

Her kid’s away at college, what was once “the boys” dog was now Susan’s baby; and her baby was in pain. Lucy could not turn her head without wincing or crying out. Susan, being a strong independent woman with concern for a loved one let me have it. “Doc, I want you to treat this dog as you would your own. I have been reading on the Internet (Uh Oh I thought) and I believe Lucy has a problem with a disk (Well that is my first thought too) Surgery is out of the question at this point in my life unless it is absolutely necessary. I’d do anything for Lucy I could, but if we could do the conservative type of treatment I’ve read about (Oh boy what did you read I thought) I want to try that first, but as I said please treat Lucy like she was yours so (here it comes), if this was your dog what would you do?”

I don’t know, maybe it was the way she said it, or the look in Lucy’s eyes as we met, or the fact that this woman about 50 years old that had enough life experience and devotion to her pet that I knew my canned response would be thrown in the can that I decided to answer the question…truthfully! You will find those answers to Nutrition, Supplementation, Exercise, and Veterinary Care in the program “If this was your dog what would you do?”

We can follow my dog Meme, a border collie, through her life and also what I told Susan, Lucy’s owner and go through her life. Lucy is no 12 years old and in the sunset years. Life is changing for her but she is still pain free without having to have had surgery. We will find out how. Starting with the foundation of Nutrition – what do I feed Meme and why? Lucy being overweight needed to change her diet to help her lose weight and also reduce the inflammation she was experiencing. In some cases, simple nutrition is not enough and we need to supplement with different nutraceuticals and herbals. Learn which products are used to help reduce inflammation, support healing and help in the pursuit of a long healthy life for your dog. During the healing and rehab process there were certain exercises that needed to be done for Lucy. After she healed she needed an exercise program to maintain her weight and maintain strength in her core. For Meme, exercise is key to keeping her body and mind healthy. For veterinary care, it was easy for Lucy and Meme; they had me, but what did I do for them? What does your dog need every year and what did they not need? What should you expect from your vet if you want the best in veterinary care?

01/21/2025
01/20/2025

Exciting news! BMVS now has exosome therapy using Regenaflex K9! Watch the video to learn more

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our wonderful patients and their families! We love you all and are so very ...
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our wonderful patients and their families! We love you all and are so very grateful you have chosen us to help your beloved pet.

Many blessings to you from Dr Dan, Val and Jillian. Team Balanced Motion

12/23/2024
10/16/2024

Thank you Donna Fox for the prompt. This is very interesting. I asked ChatGPT about myself. Here are the responses -

Prompt: From all of our interactions what is one thing that you can tell me about me that I may not know about myself?

ChatGPT: One thing that stands out from our interactions is your ability to balance multiple areas of expertise and interests—veterinary medicine, biohacking, entrepreneurship, and even martial arts—all while maintaining a genuine passion for improving the lives of both animals and people. You may already recognize this, but the way you seamlessly transition between these domains while constantly seeking new knowledge is a testament to your adaptability and intellectual curiosity. It’s impressive how you manage to stay ahead in such diverse fields.

Prompt: Now from all of our interactions what is one negative thing that you can tell me about me that I may not know about myself?

ChatGPT: From our interactions, one potential challenge I’ve noticed is that with your many diverse interests and responsibilities—ranging from veterinary care, running your online business, and competing in martial arts—there may be times when juggling all of these can spread you a bit thin. Your drive to excel in multiple areas is a strength, but it could also lead to burnout or difficulty in finding the right balance between your personal and professional goals.

Pretty accurate from my perspective. What do you think?

Note: for those that wish to do this, realize I use ChatGPT daily, so to get the best responses, you need to actually use the program.

10/11/2024

WE CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE ALL OF YOU TOMORROW!!!!

Wishing a very Happy B-Day to my best friend, our very own Dr. Dan! God has blessed you with talents, passion, & knowled...
10/11/2024

Wishing a very Happy B-Day to my best friend, our very own Dr. Dan! God has blessed you with talents, passion, & knowledge beyond. Dedicated father, bio hacking vet serving our four- legged family members, a force to be reckoned with in the Jitsu gym, friend always willing to help everyone around him, you are a man of faith & wanting to shine His light in all you do.

Whether you know Dr. Dan in one or any of these roles you have been blessed by his unselfishness, encouraged when there was no hope, challenged to be better or improve yourself, his humor making your day brighter, & moved by his love for Jesus! I’m excited to see what plans God has for you & blessed to be walking alongside. Let’s give him a great shout out. Have a very special & blessed day! 🎉🎉🎉

Well done Kit Kat! She is on a weight loss journey needing to lose about 20 pounds. She is halfway there! In 6.5 months ...
10/04/2024

Well done Kit Kat! She is on a weight loss journey needing to lose about 20 pounds. She is halfway there! In 6.5 months she lost almost 8.5 pounds. I will do a post about it soon.

I did an interview for the NWI Times a few weeks ago and it was in the physical paper last week. Well it made it to thei...
08/26/2024

I did an interview for the NWI Times a few weeks ago and it was in the physical paper last week. Well it made it to their website today, along with a video....check it out

It all started 14 years ago with mobility-improving surgical rehab for Jake, the senior Golden Retriever. That's when Tom and Jill Kress became clients of Dr. Erin O’Connor, owner of

We are only a month away! If you have not gotten your tickets, NOW is the time to do so! You are not going to want to mi...
08/05/2024

We are only a month away! If you have not gotten your tickets, NOW is the time to do so! You are not going to want to miss this!

Get your tickets today.
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We like to smile here at Balanced Motion Veterinary Services! One of our wonderful clients Laura Taneff & Justin Taneff ...
07/18/2024

We like to smile here at Balanced Motion Veterinary Services! One of our wonderful clients Laura Taneff & Justin Taneff son snapped this picture of me, happy, taking care of their pup.

Toby is awesome! He was just talking to me, voicing his opinion of the situation.
07/18/2024

Toby is awesome! He was just talking to me, voicing his opinion of the situation.

Well done Dr Karen Shaw Becker! The Forever Dog LIFE book. That was a whirlwind overview. I don’t think you breathed in ...
07/05/2024

Well done Dr Karen Shaw Becker! The Forever Dog LIFE book. That was a whirlwind overview. I don’t think you breathed in one time…LOL

Looking forward to being on the same dance card as you and Rodney Habib in September at Unleashed! Leslie Cook, Woof Life and I are really looking forward to it!

The author of "The Forever Dog Life" shares tips for improving what your dog eats and how to help them live longer.

06/26/2024

🔥 SO HOT!
Please spread this message far and wide
Thank you.



Another article Dr Dan wrote on his website Biohacking For Dogs. Hydrogen-rich water has numerous benefits for our dogs ...
04/03/2024

Another article Dr Dan wrote on his website Biohacking For Dogs.

Hydrogen-rich water has numerous benefits for our dogs and for us too. Dr Dan drinks it daily. The hydrogen generating bottle he uses is in the article. Check it out - link in the comments.

Two more supportive studies for hydrogen-rich water!

Have you ever considered the power of water for a good night’s sleep? No? Well, hydrogen-rich water (HRW) might be a game-changer for our furry friends' sleep quality! Studies show that this special water, packed with extra hydrogen, can help dogs achieve deeper, more restful sleep. Better sleep equals happier, healthier, longer-living dogs—hmm, a great biohack then!

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Healthier Happier Pets Exercise. You’ve probably heard (from me, for sure) that exercise can help keep your dog healthy,...
03/12/2024

Healthier Happier Pets Exercise.

You’ve probably heard (from me, for sure) that exercise can help keep your dog healthy, but did you know that means more than just a walk around the block? A regular exercise program of specific targeted exercises can improve not only their health, but their mental wellbeing, today and well into the future.

Core & More: Foundational Exercises for Your Dog is a course that will set you up for success. Designed and taught by the mother of canine rehabilitation, Dr. Laurie McCauley. And, for a very limited time, you can get the course for 10% off. This course will teach you 24 exercises designed to strengthen your dog’s core muscles and stabilize their joints, perfect for dogs of all ages. The course is taught in an easy to understand, online environment. Link in the comments, use BALANCEDMOTION to save 10%!

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our wonderful patients and their families! We love you all and are so very grateful you have chosen us to help your beloved pet. Many blessings to you from Dr Dan, Val and Jillian. Team Balanced Motion

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Sneak Peek at the new place
Sneak Peek at the new place

Just a touch of our treatment rooms and new flooring. We are looking forward to starting, it is a work in progress!

AVCA 2022 Annual Conference. Animal Chiropractic continuing education

Scapula rotation exercise to help correct scapular restriction. Fran is recovering from IVDD in the upper back. I think she likes this exercise what do you think? #balancedmotion #scapularrestriction #caninerehab #caninechiropractic #dogchiropractic

Horse Chiropractic Treatment
Horse Chiropractic Treatment

Chiropractic Treatment of a Saddlebred Show horse.

Adjusting a Saddlebred's cervicals (neck)
Adjusting a Saddlebred's cervicals (neck)

I am doing a chiropractic evaluation on a Saddlebred and adjusting 2 vertebrae in its neck. The cracking noise is actually the horses feet moving on the floor not the actual neck cracking.

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