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In Stride Chiropractic

Helping animals achieve better mobility & performance. DC cAVCA
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01/10/2024

It's such a pleasure getting to serve you and your animals.

Seeing their happy faces and wagging tails makes the struggle of owning a small business all worth it.

RIP Big Mac. It was an honor and privilege to serve you

01/08/2024

📌 This month, I wanted to address a commonly asked question I get asked: when should you take your pet to the chiropractor?

👉🏻 Recognizing pain in animals
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Pets are not like people. A common survey amongst pet parents showed that over 80% of pet owners think an animal will vocalize or cry out when they are in pain. However, that is not reality. It's very common that a pet will hide their symptoms for as long as possible in an effort to "push through the pain" as they are hardwired for survival. The most common reasons pet parents call an animal chiropractor is actually for behavior changes

👉🏻 What is animal chiropractic?

Animal chiropractic is a non-surgical, drug-free approach that involves adjusting the vertebrae of the spine and/or joints of an animal in order to correct improper motion of the musculoskeletal system.

Animal chiropractic can only be legally provided by a trained professional such as a veterinarian or chiropractor. Certification through an associations such as the AVCA or IVCA is preferred when choosing a provider.
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👉🏻 When should you take your pet to the chiropractor?
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Simply put: as soon as possible. An animal chiropractor can be an extremely valuable part of your animal's health care team.

Starting a puppy with routine care can help minimize alignment problems as they grow and mature.

Routinely getting your sport dog seen for performance enhancement can help decrease wear and tear on their system and support recovery.

Should you pet be not showing pain, but maybe is showing some intermittent behavior or gait changes, it would be a good idea to get them checked out.

As your pet ages and you see signs of pain, it's a good idea to get them adjusted to minimize joint pain and help mitigate progression of symptoms
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📖 Would you like to read more about this topic?

Go to our website instridechiropractic.com/blog to read more

01/03/2024

Interested in getting your pet started with In Stride?⁠
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We have streamlined the process for you! Go to our website and get started on a new veterinary authorization request form.⁠
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1️⃣ Once a request is completed, our techno-wizardry will automatically send an email to your vet office.⁠
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2️⃣ Your vet will be able to complete the request and submit for completion.⁠
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3️⃣ Once your vet signs off, our techno-wizardry will then drop in your inbox with an email to let you know that we're ready to get you scheduled.⁠
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4️⃣ With the provided links, you can schedule your pet an appointment in one of our offices or submit a farm call request (plus, you can also conveniently complete the history and consent forms online.)⁠
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Our forms are also for download on our website instridechiropractic.com⁠
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We look forward to getting you and your pet started!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!

We think Hank here is a little disappointed in his "Naughty Dog" holiday card.

(We actually love Hank and think he is the goodest boy! Definitely on Santa's nice list.)

Part of our Christmas tradition is sending all active patients a Christmas card.

We are so blessed to be able to call you and your pet's family!

12/29/2023

New five star review ⭐️

12/27/2023

Are you tired of your sport dog not being in the ribbons?

Restrictions in your pet's musculoskeletal system may be holding them back!

Follow the link in our bio to connect so we can talk about helping your and your canine athlete reach your very best performance.

12/25/2023

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for choosing my small business.

It is an honor and privilege to serve you and your pets

Merry Christmas!

12/20/2023

A friendly reminder that we are raising prices for small animal patients Jan 1st

Running a business costs money.⁠
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Our fees are set based upon the time and money we have invested into offering our services in order to produce results.⁠
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The price you pay is in direct correlation to the quality of service you receive.⁠
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So, ask not why we are so expensive...⁠
⁠Ask other providers why they are so cheap!

12/18/2023

This feature goes out to Bacon!

In the words of his owner: "Who doesn't love Bacon?"

12/13/2023

Remember to book your pet's appointment with In Stride!

12/11/2023

Milo says bundle up! It's getting cold out there.

Milo is a 2nd generation dog that we are thrilled to be able to serve.

Thank you for choosing In Stride!

12/06/2023

Not all spines are made the same.

It's important to ask about your provider's qualifications prior to letting them work on your animal.

Adjusting a human spine is very different than adjusting a horse or a dog. In this picture, you can see the differences in cervical spine anatomy

Only chiropractors and veterinarians may take an additional 210+ hour course in animal chiropractic. This course allows them to then sit for examination to prove proficiency (such as the exams offered by the AVCA or IVCA)

Should your provider not have these qualifications, they are unlikely to carry appropriate qualifications or insurance and you may not see measurable improvements in your animal post treatment.

It's important to choose licensed and trained professionals for your 4 legged companions

We pride ourselves on being AVCA certified at In Stride Chiropractic

12/04/2023

📌 This month, I wanted to address the elephant in the room: Librela. This is a new treatment that many vets are now using to address osteoarthritis.

⁠(I am sharing a blog post written by Dr. Darryl Millis, a well respected board certified orthopedic vet and surgeon.)

👉🏻 What is Nerve Growth Factor?

"Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) is a protein that plays a role in pain transmission, and elevated levels of NGF contribute to pain and inflammation in the joints. NGF also plays a crucial role in promoting the growth, maintenance, and survival of nerve cells (and this gives some clues regarding when NOT to use anti-NGF antibodies – see below). By blocking the action of NGF, anti-NGF antibodies can reduce pain signals from the joints, resulting in pain relief for dogs with arthritis. "

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👉🏻How does Librela work?

" By inhibiting the function of nerve growth factor, anti-NGF antibodies effectively alleviate arthritis symptoms in dogs.

When administered by injection, anti-NGF antibodies bind to nerve growth factor molecules in the body, preventing them from binding to nerve cells and transmitting pain signals. By interrupting this process, anti-NGF antibodies offer a targeted approach to pain management in arthritic dogs.⁠"

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👉🏻 Would you use it if it were your dog?

"Based on the current information regarding possible side effects and treatment effectiveness, I would only use it if my dog was already thin (not overweight), current pain management for osteoarthritis was no longer effective or liver or kidney disease was present rendering them unable to take NSAIDs, and (if my dog) had end stage osteoarthritis.

My concerns are that other available treatments may be more effective... treatment [too early] may result in reduction of joint position awareness, potentially increasing the progression of osteoarthritis, and there is the possibility of neurologic side effects."

Source: https://www.mylamedog.com/post/what-about-librela-anti-nerve-growth-factor-antibody-treatment

12/01/2023

New five star review ⭐️

11/29/2023

We see a lot of pets with knee complaints in our practice.

Should you and your pet move forward with a procedure, we're here to help! We have supportive therapies that can boost recovery

Red light therapy to stimulate healing

Kinesiotape to help with fluid drainage

Myofascial release to help with tight muscles

Chiropractic to remove compensation patterns

There is a lot that you can do to support your dog post orthopedic surgery and it would be my pleasure to serve you in the recovery process.

11/27/2023

Featured patient is Alfred!

Being a bulldog, routine chiropractic care is essential. We're honored to help keep Alfred going as he eases into his golden years.

Thank you for choosing In Stride!

11/23/2023

Interested in getting your pet started with In Stride?

We have streamlined the process for you! Go to our website and get started on a new veterinary authorization request form.

1️⃣ Once a request is completed, our techno-wizardry will automatically send an email to your vet office.

2️⃣ Your vet will be able to complete the request and submit for completion.

3️⃣ Once your vet signs off, our techno-wizardry will then drop in your inbox with an email to let you know that we're ready to get you scheduled.

4️⃣ With the provided links, you can schedule your pet an appointment in one of our offices or submit a farm call request (plus, you can also conveniently complete the history and consent forms online.)

Our forms are also for download on our website instridechiropractic.com

We look forward to getting you and your pet started!

11/20/2023

One of our favorite products to recommend for senior pets or other animals struggling with mobility is the harness⁠
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This harness is built for durability and comfort and can help promote better mobility for pets (and their owners.)⁠
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Don't throw your back out helping your dog get up. Ask us if a helpemup harness is right for you⁠
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*Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with nor do we own any stake in this company; we just love their products! A small commission may be earned should you purchase through our business

11/15/2023

Does your horse's topline look well... not great? This could be due to unresolved back pain!

Chiropractic care is so valuable because our animal's cannot tell us if they are hurting. Horses, for example, will assume certain postures to avoid pain.

Sandy here had a dramatic improvement in her symmetry and overall posture in just 4 visits.

Follow the link in our bio to learn more.equine

11/13/2023

Thank you Babe for choosing In Stride!

11/08/2023

Sorry for the inconvenience

Dr Katie and Haley will be out for CE this weekend and will be unavailable Fri-Sun

See you next week!

11/06/2023

📌 In this month's blog post we cover tips for weight management. This topic is SO important as obesity can decrease your pet's lifespan and put extra stress and strain on their joints.

In this blog post, we go over:
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🔵 How to identify if your pet is overweight

👉🏻 A body condition scoring system can be used in addition to or in absence of a traditional scale. I love using body scoring as it is a standardized means of knowing how a pet is doing with their weight management.

The condition scoring system can be somewhat subjective, but I highly recommend keeping a regular eye on your dogs waist and their ribcage to make sure that are not carrying extra fat where they shouldn't be.
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🔵 How to feed your pet the appropriate amount of calories
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👉🏻 Your pet's caloric needs are based upon math. Nobody likes math... but there are several dog food calculators on the internet that make this process stupid easy: you can type in your dog's ideal weight, your pet food's kCal count and BOOM! You have an unemotional number to target for your pet's daily requirements.
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🔵 Ideas for weight management
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👉🏻 Now that you have an idea on how MUCH to feed, now we can talk about some strategies to work within our "calorie budget" for your animal.

Consider feeding veggies (as treats or toppers), limit free feeding, weigh your pet's food, and consider slow feeding options to add enrichment.
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Follow the link in our bio to read our blog and learn more

11/03/2023

Five star review ⭐️

11/01/2023

Throwback to Gracie's amazing transformation.⁠
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Gracie had a rough start to life as a puppy and her vet team suspected a neurological issue that she may never recover from.⁠
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We were so excited to play a small part in Gracie's healing and recovery so that she could grow into the normal, healthy dog that she was always meant to be!

10/30/2023

Happy Howl-o-ween!

We simply had to share sweet Gus in his costume.

Thank you for choosing In Stride

10/25/2023

Aren't you all so happy that I have converted Eryn of to the dark side?

Eryn started as a client. During the course of treatment, I recommended massage for her dogs. Once she saw how much they benefitted, she decided to go and get trained herself!

I'm so humbled to have her working together with me at dog shows to help your canine athletes perform their best.

Thank you for all of our dog show clients for allowing us to serve you!

10/23/2023

What is the process to becoming a new patient with In Stride Chiropractic?⁠
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Here is how you get started as a new patient:⁠
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➡️ Call us or submit your information on our website⁠
➡️ Submit a request for a veterinary authorization⁠
➡️ Complete intake forms⁠
➡️ Book a first visit⁠
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We're excited to serve you!

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Ellie Mae the goat gets adjusted!⁠ Although I typically see dogs, cats, and horses... Ellie Mae has the sweetest owners and I made a special exception! I am an AVCA certified animal chiropractor that travels across North Dallas, TX. I work out of 3 vet offices and make barn calls for large animals. I only accept new patients with appropriate veterinary referral. ⁠ What can you expect from a first visit:⁠ 👉🏻 A hands on nose to tail evaluation. 👉🏻 A detailed explanation of your pet's unique mobility challenges⁠ 👉🏻 Evidence informed recommendations on home management strategies⁠ 👉🏻 A great adjustment⁠ 👉🏻 Additional modalities if warranted⁠ 👉🏻 And a complimentary case note to you + your veterinarian⁠ ⁠ We take our time to make sure that your animal is receiving the very best care. After all, our pets are family!⁠ ⁠ Visit our website instridechiropractic.com to get started with us

🎅🏻Give your pet the gift of better mobility this holiday season.⁠ ⁠ In Stride Chiropractic is a mobile animal chiropractic business that travels across 3 different vet offices in North Dallas.⁠ ⁠ We work together with vets and owners to enable animals to feel their very best ⁠ What separates us is over 5 years experience, countless hours of continuing education, and our detail oriented approach.⁠ ⁠ What can you expect from a first visit with us:⁠ 👉🏻A hands on nose to tail evaluation. No paw goes unturned!⁠ 👉🏻A detailed explanation of your pet's unique mobility challenges⁠ 👉🏻Evidence informed recommendations on home management strategies⁠ 👉🏻A great adjustment⁠ 👉🏻Additional modalities if warranted⁠ 👉🏻And a case note and itemized receipt to owner and veterinarian⁠ ⁠ We take our time to make sure that your animal is receiving the very best care. After all, our pets are family!⁠ ⁠ Go to instridechiropractic.com to learn more about getting started with us

I have an amazing job where I get to serve animals without drugs or surgery and allow them to reach their best potential. I am blessed to be able to play a small part in helping them to feel better, move better, and function better. This holiday, I give thanks for the clients that continue to believe in me and my vision. Thank you for allowing me to continue to serve you and your animals.

Charlie here is always great at letting me know when I hit the right spot!

Throwback to Gracie's amazing transformation.⁠ ⁠ Gracie had a rough start to life as a puppy and her vet team suspected a neurological issue that she may never recover from.⁠ ⁠ We were so excited to play a small part in Gracie's healing and recovery so that she could grow into the normal, healthy dog that she was always meant to be!

What does it mean when we say "everything is connected"? The bones of the spine surround the spinal cord. Improper motion in the segments of the spine can cause loss of communication from the brain to the body or vice versa. An adjustment to these spinal segments can help to remove this interference so that the body can function optimally. Poster credit @makingstridesforanimalchiro

We are a big fan of @dr_buzbys_toegrips⁠ ⁠ If you have a pet that is slipping and sliding on the wood or tile floors, toegrips are a must have.⁠ ⁠ We are a wholesale distributor and are happy to install a pair of grips for your pet. (We find it's easier if we do this for you!) Please ask us at your next visit if toegrips are right for you.⁠ ⁠ If ordering to install yourself, we recommend a special tool to help you put the grips on. Please visit our recommended products link to find the right item.⁠ ⁠ *Disclaimer: We are an affiliate of this brand and love their products! A small commission may be earned should you purchase through the link in our bio.

Shouldn't you go with the provider that loves your animal as much as you do? At In Stride Chiropractic, we pride ourselves on showing you and your pets that we genuinely care. -- This post is paying tribute to my sweet Boots who recently passed. Thank you for letting me love you for 16 years.

Throwback to Frank's transformation. Notice the compensation in the R forelimb and the wobbliness through the hind end. Frank was very ouch through his back! After a couple of #animalchiropractic sessions, he felt good as new.

Your horse deserves to feel their best Explore the difference of a licensed and certified animal chiropractor DISCLAIMER: Chiropractic care is a complementary therapy to be used in conjunction with routine and regular vet care. This horse was referred by their veterinarian for evaluation and chiropractic treatment. Kaitlyn Lackey is a licensed chiropractor and is AVCA certified.⁠ Please do not perform these maneuvers at home.

Throwback to 3 years ago where we were treating tucker for #IVDD in his neck. Tucker would limp, cry when being picked up, and was really starting to show his age. After a trial of care, and a little bit of help from some cookies, Tucker is much improved. We're happy to report that Tucker is also now a regular maintenance client

Did you know Dr. Katie provides complementary tack consultations during every new horse visit? If you are wondering if your saddle is causing poor performance, Dr. Katie can help you with the basics of saddle fit. Follow the link in our bio to get your horse started

Has your vet diagnosed your pet with arthritis? We're here to help you understand what's going on with your pet's structure. Click the link in our bio to learn more about getting your pet started with chiropractic care Poster @makingstridesforanimalchiro

Throwback to one of our favorite transformations. French bulldogs can be prone to the infamous #IVDD and Topher here was struggling with a flare up. Poor guy was wobbling like a drunken sailor and having a hard time with his daily routine. 3 visits later... WHAT BACK PROBLEM?! I love being an animal chiropractor.

Is your pet starting to show their age? Achy joints and mobility problems may have you wondering if there are alternatives to pain medication and activity restriction. Have you considered animal chiropractic care? We are a licensed, certified, and professional animal chiropractic business located in North Dallas. We would love to have the opportunity to serve you and your pet Poster @makingstridesforanimalchiro DISCLAIMER: Chiropractic care is a complementary therapy to be used in conjunction with routine and regular vet care. This horse was referred by their veterinarian for evaluation and chiropractic treatment. Kaitlyn Lackey is a licensed chiropractor and is AVCA certified.⁠ Please do not perform these maneuvers at home.

Did you know Dr. Katie has extensive experience as a horse trainer and dressage groom?⁠ ⁠ History of working in the industry gives us a different lens working on equine athletes.⁠ ⁠ We would love the opportunity to serve you and your equine athletes!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ DISCLAIMER: Chiropractic care is a complementary therapy to be used in conjunction with routine and regular vet care. This horse was referred by their veterinarian for evaluation and chiropractic treatment. Kaitlyn Lackey is a licensed chiropractor and is AVCA certified.⁠ Please do not perform these maneuvers at home.⁠ #equinechiropractic #animalchiropractor

Wait, you can adjust puppies?! Yes, you can! Loving this throwback memory of working on F litter for @scoutslegacyservicedogs & @estrellapolarpm DISCLAIMER: Chiropractic care is a complementary therapy to be used in conjunction with routine and regular vet care. These animals were referred by their veterinarian for evaluation and chiropractic treatment. Kaitlyn Lackey is a licensed chiropractor and is AVCA certified.⁠ Please do not perform these maneuvers at home.⁠ #animalchiropractic #caninechiropractor

We are thrilled to partner as an affiliate with @dr_buzbys_toegrips For pet parents wanting to provide a solution to their pet's slipping and sliding, toegrips can help! However, toegrips can be a little intimidating to put on for the first time. Here's a video of my secret weapon for toegrip installs. You can find a link in my bio to purchase (both the grips AND the tool) ! Not your jam? You can also book a time to come in and have me install some teogrips for you and your pet. *Established patients only* Leave a comment: What color toegrips does your dog wear?

Most animal chiropractors won't pick up your horse's feet. It's important to not only assess the spine, but also the extremities when getting to the root problem of your performance animal's pain. Here is a method that we have developed to safely assess the stifle DISCLAIMER: Chiropractic care is a complementary therapy to be used in conjunction with routine and regular vet care. This animal was referred by their veterinarian for evaluation and chiropractic treatment. Kaitlyn Lackey is a licensed chiropractor and is AVCA certified.⁠ Please do not perform these maneuvers at home.

MYTH: An animal chiropractor will need to forcefully restrain my animal in order to adjust them. While it is true that a pet in pain is more likely to struggle being handled, I find forceful restraint is rarely necessary to adjust a pet. As a certified animal chiropractor, I do everything possible to conduct a comfortable and effective visit. Behind this video is over 200 hours of advanced training and countless hours of research into cooperative care and free free methods in order to conduct safe animal chiropractic care. Coda here makes her visit look easy! Remember, it's important to choose licensed and certified care when looking for a professional for your pet. Follow the link in our bio to find a provider near you. DISCLAIMER: Chiropractic care is a complementary therapy to be used in conjunction with routine and regular vet care. This animal was referred by their veterinarian for evaluation and chiropractic treatment. Kaitlyn Lackey is a licensed chiropractor and is AVCA certified.⁠ Please do not perform these maneuvers at home.

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Pets have the same spine as people. It’s about time they have the same options for treatment.

In Stride Chiropractic is trained and certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association to assess and address dysfunction in your pet’s musculoskeletal system. We find areas that aren’t moving appropriately and/or are in improper alignment and apply a gentle hands on or instrument assisted ADJUSTMENT. The adjustment gets joints moving again so your pet can feel better and get back to living their life.

We are a specialty practice. In the state of Texas, we require veterinary clearance prior to seeing your animal. We always recommend you start your pet’s healing journey at a vet office in order to rule out “big scary things.” Pets suppress their symptoms to avoid appearing “weak” so a small symptom could actually mean a huge problem. We also need to know about the underlying conditions your animal has in order to safely and effectively treat your pet. Once a clearance form is filled out, we will be able to set up an appointment and render treatment.

Our mission is to...