Rocky Mountain Veterinary Care

04/03/2023

This horse had an injury many years ago that left him with facial nerve paralysis on the right. He was unable to blink his right eye and had severe drooling and drooping on the right. I started adjusting this horse a year ago and he is now able to blink and has near normal appearance and function of the right side of his face. Chiropractic sometimes seems like magic.

01/25/2023

We are officially offering laser therapy!
Laser therapy uses photobiomodulation which means photons enter the tissue and undergo a cascade that increases cellular metabolism. This specific laser aids in edema reduction, pain relief, and improved healing times. The class IV laser can be used for management of arthritis, back pain, wound healing, edema, and more. This modality does not replace standard medical care although is a wonderful addition to the treatment plan. You will see this on the website this week but feel free to reach out with questions.

01/14/2023

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic is not a disease; it is merely a symptom of disease. Specifically, colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is—the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:
• Alert your veterinarian immediately.
• Remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings.
• Don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs;
• Walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself—but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe.
• Keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives.

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start. Consult your horse doctor for more information and be sure to ask them how they can be reached if your horse colics after hours!

01/04/2023

It has arrived! The class IV laser is here! My personal pets of course get the first round of treatments and so far so good. Mira has a joint cyst secondary to chronic inflammation from a historical soft tissue injury. She has had a persistent lameness so she is getting a full treatment protocol for her limb. I wouldn’t say she is the biggest fan of the glasses 🤓. More information to come in the next few days! Please message me with any questions or if you’d like to discuss if your pet may benefit from this modality.

12/26/2022

We’re practicing with the new stability pads we got for Christmas! So far so good!

11/15/2022

I’d say this is the look of a satisfied customer.

11/04/2022

I have been radio silent for the last few weeks due to tireless work on the launch of the new website! A lot is changing as the practice grows and I am so excited to continue to offer more options to pet parents for restoration and recovery. By the end of the year, class IV therapeutic laser will be offered. Keep an eye out on the site for more information. Next year there will be even more exciting changes and some sneak peaks can be found on the site.

Finally, online scheduling is up and running! If this is an easier option for you, please check it out. Otherwise, you’re welcome to continue to schedule directly.

As always, thank you to all my wonderful clients taking such amazing care of their animals.

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09/15/2022

Get those sheep on the schedule! These are my FAVORITE because they actually pop 💥 did you know adjustments can increase feed efficiency, nutrient utilization, decrease pain, and boost the immune system? It’s about so much more than just trying to get rid of the roach back.

09/01/2022

Lesson of the day!
Have you ever seen an adjustment in a horse? It seems impossible since they're so large! Horses and dogs actually require MUCH LESS force than a person. This is because their nervous systems are so dang sensitive in comparison. We don't strive to get the CRACK in animals because they don't have the same degree of gas build up in their joints as people. A lot of times we will hear the crack like in this video, but it is not the goal. What is the goal? RESTORATION OF MOTION! If we restore movement, we restore blood flow and appropriate neurologic function. This is a mid cervical adjustment which requires the perfect angles and amount of force to get things moving. This is most definitively to be done only by an animal chiropractor who is either a veterinarian or a human chiropractor as this does require much education!
Give me a call!

08/30/2022

What is chiropractic??? Does this really help?!

Chiropractic as a whole is focused primarily on restoring appropriate movement and function to the joints of the spinal column and limbs thus reducing inflammation, restoring appropriate blood flow and neurologic function. Chiropractic focus' on diagnosing and treating vertebral subluxation complexes. A vertebral subluxation complex is reduced motion within a joint, causing an alteration in the normal motion. This reduced motion results in cell change in the joint within hours to days. By applying a force to the region and restoring motion, the body is able to use its innate ability to heal and appropriate biomechanics can be restored.

08/26/2022

Happy Friday! Hope you’re all feeling as good as miss Fleur! This girls back pain was GONE after her session. 😍😍

08/24/2022

A little maintenance goes a long way! This pup has diffuse spondylosis which has resulted in mobility issues and chronic pain. With maintenance chiropractic, acupuncture, PEMF and physical therapy, he is able to be a normal dog.

08/22/2022

Just another day doing whatever we can to make our animals as comfortable and happy as we can! Chiropractic ✅ acupuncture ✅ PEMF ✅

08/17/2022

Yes, we also see dogs! This is Althea who is on a regular chiropractic schedule now that we’ve seen how beneficial each session has been for her! Althea had an injury last week and she was unable to go up the stairs. 24 hours after her adjustment, she was jumping up them. The benefits of chiropractic continue to amaze me!

08/15/2022

Happy Monday! Here is the look of a happy camper after a C2 adjustment.

08/12/2022

An adjustment is not just for the adult animal! It is so important to gets joints moving at a young age. From the moment they hit the ground, they can be adjusted. This helps with appropriate growth, muscle development and alignment.

08/04/2022

I have a wonderful client who rescues horses and she has recently taken in a young horse with a limb deformity. She has put together a go fund me in hopes of getting some financial help to figure out if there is anything that can be done to help her. Any amount helps! Thank you to all my clients who do such amazing things for animals!

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07/13/2022

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04/28/2022

12/04/2021

These two cuties were falling asleep after their chiropractic sessions today! We couldn’t help but snap a photo ❤️❤️❤️

09/07/2021

I had the pleasure of working on some wonderful rescue Donkeys at Long Hopes Donkey Shelter. This rescue does everything they can to ensure their donkeys are pain free. If you’re interested in donating or adopting, check out their website at https://longhopes.org.

08/09/2021

It’s spa day for these hard working lesson horses. Kudos to for taking such spectacular care of the horses that work so hard and play such a vital role in teaching so many young equestrians. They have come such a long way since we started working on them, and everyone is feeling their best!
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08/02/2021

We had a lovely update from a client today. This horse was rescued and has had continuous lameness and pain for the last year. Her mom has been working hard to get her feeling good. Here is her update after our adjustment:

“I was out at the barn today and I was messing with Miss Amora and grooming her and picked up her back feet expecting a fight and she held them so nicely for like a good minute which she has not been able to do ONCE since I bought her last year 😊 She's still pretty foot sore but way less than when you came out and she has seemed so much more relaxed, I can definitely tell she feels better since you've adjusted her..”

07/26/2021

This is Tucker. This sweet boy had some unfortunate news a few months ago and was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a bone cancer. Due to this finding his limb had to be amputated. Unfortunately his other hind limb had a torn cruciate making his ability to get around quite difficult. After his surgery, Tucker wasn’t the same. He would moan, appear uncomfortable and his energy level was reduced.
This is a video of Tucker after his first adjustment and acupuncture session. Tucker’s mom reports that he is acting like a puppy and back to his normal playful self. We are so happy we had the opportunity to help Tucker feel better!

06/11/2021

Travel alert!
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I will be in Brighton on Wednesday the 16th and Littleton Friday the 18th. I do have some availability for next week so get your chiropractic appointments in!
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If you are wondering if chiropractic or acupuncture would be advantageous for your pet, check out rockymountainveterinarycare.com or email me at [email protected] for any questions and to schedule.

05/05/2021

May Special Alert!!

For the month of May I am waiving farm calls for new clients along the Front Range! This will apply to barns within an hour of Fort Collins. Farther than this, please contact to discuss!

Video below:

This is one of my favorite responses to an adjustment! This adjustment is focusing on the scapula.

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04/22/2021

Chiropractic as a whole is focused primarily on restoring appropriate movement and function to the joints of the spinal column and limbs thus reducing inflammation, restoring appropriate blood flow and neurologic function. Chiropractic focus' on diagnosing and treating vertebral subluxation complexes. A vertebral subluxation complex is reduced motion within a joint, causing an alteration in the normal motion. This reduced motion results in cell change in the joint within hours to days. By applying a force to the region and restoring motion, the body is able to use its innate ability to heal and appropriate biomechanics can be restored.

Commonly, horses develop reduced motion associated with their upper cervicals(neck vertebrae) secondary to holding their heads into contact. This horse loved his adjustment and had a big sigh of relief in the video. Licking and chewing is a sign of massive endorphin release in horses!
Sound on!

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04/03/2021

Getting that body work in! Doing a little bit of everything to make sure these horses are feeling their best.

03/19/2021

Horses are really good at telling us when their treatments are feeling good. Licking and chewing is a sign of massive endorphin release.

Chiropractic ✅
Acupuncture ✅
Kinesiology taping ✅

03/11/2021

When joints stop functioning appropriately and their motion is reduced, this results in inflammation, edema and poor performance as compensations develop. Getting regular chiropractic care is important to prevent injury, improve longevity, and keep our horses happy and healthy. 🐎 🐴