Chiropractic for dogs?
gabro14
16 years ago
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My 9-year-old dog Sawyer (a labrador retriever) had surgery and radiation treatment for a tumor on her spinal cord 3 years ago. It was benign, but was very dangerous because it would have eventually led to her being parapalegic. Anyway, despite the fact that all the specialists told me it would come back within a year (even with the surgery and radiation), it didn't!
But now she is showing signs of proprioceptive deficits in her back legs and also has back end weakness (bowel movement incontinence due to reduced anal tone). After trying steroids to no avail, I decided to do an MRI to see if the tumor had regrown. Well, thankfully it didn't - but they found scar tissue pressed on the spinal cord, which is a result of late radiation effects. So now I am waiting for the neurologist to discuss my options, because the scarring can lead to major problems, including paralysis. I don't want to do surgery to remove the scar tissue, because it is very risky at her age and because of the area.
Someone had told me about a great chiropractor (for humans) who also works with dogs. After speaking with him, he said that the treatments could really help loosen up that scar tissue. At $35 a session, I can't see a reason not to try it.
I was looking for any advice on Sawyer's situation, and if anyone has experience with taking their pet to a chiropractor, please let me know what you think.
Thanks!
Gabi
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