The Dog Joint Chiropractors

11/18/2025

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08/12/2025

Thor, age 10. When we met him 2 years ago he had a significant right hind limp due to nerve irritation from his advanced arthritis (see x-rays)

Today - 2 years later, he looks and moves great, is 100% fully functional with no limp, and probably doesn’t even remember his previous struggles thanks to regular chiropractic adjustments and laser therapy👏🐶🔥

07/28/2025

Paralyzed Pug Walks Again in 2 Days! 🐾💫

A chiropractic colleague of mine from Halifax reached out last week, hoping I could offer advice for her pug, Lily, who had suddenly become paralyzed in her left hind leg. She was being managed as a palliative care case due to her age, x-ray findings and symptoms😔

Unbeknownst to her, I was actually in Halifax on vacation that very weekend. Coincidence… or fate? 😮✨

She brought over 11-year-old Lily right away. On examination, Lily showed a complete loss of reflexes and motor function in her left hind limb and had been struggling to walk for over a week.

X-rays revealed significant arthritis and signs of IVDD (intervertebral disc disease), both contributing to spinal nerve compression.

Gentle chiropractic spinal adjustments were performed, carefully tailored to her arthritic segments, to restore motion and reduce pressure on the spinal cord and exiting nerves. Her mom, being a chiropractor herself, followed up with daily massage, mobilizations, and tail traction to support healing❤️‍🩹

To our amazement, Lily began regaining function almost immediately — and by Day 2, she was back on her feet again!

She continues to improve every day, with too much life and spirit to give up now. 💛

All thanks to gentle, hands-on chiropractic care, some dedicated teamwork… and maybe a little magic😉🙌🔥
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06/24/2025

Case of the week!🐶👨‍🏫👩‍🏫

Blue, age 9. When we met him 2 weeks ago he was showing signs of aging - He was hesitating to jump, his front legs were trembling, he wasn’t stretching as well and he was generally more moody.

Upon examination we discovered a rotation in his pelvis with several stiff and inflamed spinal areas (notably L2-L6, T13-L1, C6-C4)

We’re happy to report that after just 3 adjustments Blue is acting like a young man again! His front leg trembling completely stopped, he’s stretching deep again, he’s no longer hesitating to jump and his mood is much better!😁

He has so much confidence now he even jumped an entire staircase a few days ago🤦😂👏

Let’s hear it for Blue!🎉🎊🙌💯

06/24/2025

When movement between spinal joints becomes abnormal, it can affect blood flow in the area. This is often felt as increased surface temperature on the skin, fur, or coat — a sign of inflammation due to acute or chronic injury.🌡️

One of the most common places we detect spinal issues in dogs and cats is the mid-back, known as the thoracolumbar region. This area is especially prone to stress due to the natural directional shift of the spine.🤕

A simple way to check for temperature changes is to slowly run the back of your hand along your pet’s spine. If you feel an area that’s noticeably warmer, it may indicate stiffness or inflammation.

What do you feel?🤔

06/04/2025

June is Customer Appreciation Month!🙌🔥

We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without your continued support, trust, and referrals — and we’re deeply grateful.🙏

To show our thanks, we’re offering 10% off all services for the entire month of June. It’s our small way of celebrating over 5 years of amazing community and connection🐶💫

If you — or your dog — haven’t had an adjustment in a while, or you’re looking to stay balanced and healthy for the summer ahead, now’s the perfect time to come in for a tune-up and say hello.👋

Plus:
We’re also extending our 15% off orthotics promotion through the end of June — so if you’ve been thinking about it, now’s your chance🦶

These offers expire July 1st. Appointments fill up quickly, so book yours online today and don’t miss out!!⏳

04/22/2025

Approximately 85% of canine IVDD occurs at their mid-back at an area known as the Thoraco-lumbar region🏥

This area of the spine is unique because the joint angles change abruptly from the thoracic to lumbar spine. The shear force energy that is produced is eventually absorbed by the surrounding joints and soft tissues, causing stiffness and dysfunctional vertebral motion - leading to Intervertebral Disease(IVDD)😖

It’s important to understand that conditions like Disc herniation and IVDD are progressive disorders, meaning they occur as the result of chronic dysfunctional joint mobility💡

The best remedy for IVDD is to maintain optimal spinal joint mobility by getting your dog adjusted regularly✅, keep them lean as possible✅, supplement their diet with good nutrition✅ and give them plenty of daily exercise✅. This will ensure your dogs neuro function and strength to their hind legs remains strong so they can live longer and healthier lives with us💯🐶

04/21/2025

Machida, 11. When we met her several weeks ago she had a severe limp on her right front leg. The owners didn’t want to resort to medications right away so they dropped by to see if we could figure out the underlying problem.

Upon examination we discovered a chronically restricted vertebra in her lower neck at C5, causing inflammation, nerve irritation, and muscle spasm in her right shoulder complex.

Within just 4 treatments Machida’s limp completely disappeared! She’s more energetic, vital, and generally happier than she’s been in a really long time😊🐶

Remember, Age is not a diagnosis! Arthritis is a very manageable condition we treat daily to improve the life and happiness of senior dogs.

If your elderly dog is slowing down and you want to see their mobility improve, book their appointment today!

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04/14/2025

Why do we see so many French Bulldogs?🤔

Frenchies are born with a bone growth disorder called Achondroplasia (Dwarfism) which results in their unique dwarf-like appearance💡

In addition to this, many are born with congenital malformations of the spine known as hemi-vertebrae or Butterfly-vertebrae. These abnormally shaped vertebra can significantly change the postural shape and overall functionality of the spine🦋

Since the spine’s primary job is to protect the nervous system, when these malformations occur - the spine is no longer able to do its job properly. This can result in nerve irritation, nerve compression, IVDD, and other neurological conditions😖

Like many of the dogs we see, the initial signs of spinal issues are generally mild pain behaviours and/or hypersensitivity or flinching in specific areas of their spine.

What does chiropractic treatment look like?

Very gentle adjustments are performed to the affected areas, encouraging spinal motion, decreased nerve irritability, and improved synovial fluid production in the spine. In many cases the pain and hypersensitivity signs and symptoms begin to improve within minutes of their first adjustment.

In more severe cases, Laser therapy can be administered to the affected areas, penetrating several inches into your dog’s spine, encouraging healing and reducing pain and inflammation.

Dogs love this non-invasive approach🐶❤️

For these reasons, we recommend all Frenchies receive quarterly adjustments to encourage optimal spinal and nervous system function as they age. Doing so can optimize their mobility and significantly decrease their chances of developing IVDD and emergency spinal pain episodes🏥

For more information on how animal chiropractic adjustments can help improve the quality of life of your dog, please visit thedogjointchiro.com to learn more or to book your Frenchie’s initial visit

03/03/2025

Hey everyone!

For the month of March we are offering a 15% discount on all custom orthotics for our people patients! Ask us how orthotics can help with a variety of musculoskeletal aches and pains! 🦶

01/12/2025

Feeling grateful!🙏🙌

We’ve reached an incredible milestone - 200 five star Google reviews! 🎉 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing clients and patients who’ve taken the time to share their positive experiences with us. Your kind words are the greatest compliment we could ask for and we’re so grateful to have the opportunity to serve you.

Every review helps us grow and continue our mission to provide exceptional care to both our human and four-legged patients. We’re committed to maintaining the highest standard of care and ensuring your experience with us is nothing short of outstanding.

Thank you again for your trust and support!🙏🙌

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our wonderful patients and their owners!🎅🎄🐶