Chiro4Critters Animal Chiropractic

03/24/2026

🐾Most dogs lose spinal mobility before owners ever notice a problem.

Active spinal stretches help keep the spine flexible and moving between adjustments.

There are alternative ways of doing this, depending on your dog’s size and if they keep trying to sit down during the activity, but this works best for my beagles🐶🐶

03/20/2026

It’s going to be a beautiful weekend🥰 Get your pups out for an adventure!🐕

03/19/2026

03/18/2026

Real client story ❤️

Daisy is 15 years old and was struggling to walk because of osteoarthritis.

After about a month of care, her owner noticed something that made my day:

✨ Daisy can now walk 10 minutes longer.

For a senior dog, that’s huge.

Mobility changes in dogs are often gradual, so many owners assume slowing down is “just aging.”
But very often, it’s joint restriction and compensation that can be improved.

One of the things I also focus on during visits is teaching owners simple things they can do at home to help their dog stay comfortable.

03/17/2026

🐾Why do I care what your dog’s sit looks like?

A balanced sit should look square and centered — with the spine upright and the hips tucked evenly underneath the body.

But many dogs sit with their hips shifted to one side. This is often called a “sloppy sit”.

Sometimes it’s just a habit.

But other times, dogs sit this way because they’re trying to avoid loading part of their body.

A crooked sit can change how forces move through the hips, spine, and hind limbs — and over time it can reinforce uneven movement patterns.

Watching how your dog sits can give you valuable clues about how their body is functioning.

03/15/2026

🐾Is tug safe for dogs?

👎Avoid if:
🚫They have neck pain
🚫They have cervical disc disease
🚫 They have TMJ (jaw) pain

Watch how Alfi uses his whole body to tug - not just his neck🐶

03/13/2026

🐾Two beagles living their best life:

✔️ Sun naps on the deck
✔️ Zero responsibilities
✔️ Daily adventures in Tahoe
✔️ Personal chiropractor (lucky dogs!)

I’d say these two have life figured out😃

03/13/2026

🐾Do animals like getting adjusted?👀

03/12/2026

🐾Should your dog learn how to walk backwards?🐕

I use the command “get back” for this exercise, and I use it on a daily basis.

03/10/2026

🐕 7 signs your dog may have neck restriction

I see this all the time.

Dogs rarely scream in pain.
Instead, they show subtle changes:

1️⃣ Difficulty turning their head
2️⃣ Licking or chewing front paws
3️⃣ Uneven front limb gait
4️⃣ Stiffness after rest
5️⃣ Behavioral changes or irritability
6️⃣ Head lowered or tilted
7️⃣ Avoiding playing tug or barking

When the cervical spine loses normal mobility, the entire body compensates.

Chiropractic helps restore normal joint motion and nervous system function.

03/09/2026

You asked, I answered🐾 I’m happy to share my journey with you❤️❤️