My Great Dane, Kohl, has been having issues with his back and hind end getting weak for the last 3 years or so. He also has issues with one of his toes dragging and getting bloody if I walk him for more than just short distances on cement. So in order to try to get my pup back in good shape, I started trying a variety of different things, one of which being Chiropractic care with Dr. Deb Sell.
We started seeing Dr. Sell about three years ago when she worked out of Adobe Animal Hospital (and she may still, but we now go to a different location). I explained to her the issues that Kohl was having and so we saw Dr. Sell about once a month for a handful of months. Right away, I could tell that Kohl was feeling better because he started sleeping on his back again. He had gradually stopped doing it, so I didn't really notice, but then when he all of a sudden started doing it again, I realized the absence of it. Clearly, he was feeling better!
What I really appreciated about Dr. Sell was that after going to her for several months, we didn't see an improvement in his leg, the main reason I had sought her out in the first place. She recommended that I see a colleague of hers for acupuncture treatments instead. I asked if we should continue the chiro adjustments, and she said to hold off on that while we tried the other method. I REALLY appreciated the fact that she was 100% looking for the best solution for my boy, and not just a guaranteed appointment every month.
As it turns out, acupuncture didn't seem to do anything for Kohl at all, and so I let treatment slide for a long time. I just recently discovered Healing Touch Small Animal Rehabilitation Center (http://www.yelp.com/biz/healing-touch-small-animal-rehabilitation-center-san-jose#hrid:OqMhRjggxEusg_1jj_WTvQ), and was delighted to find that Dr. Sell operates out of their facility on Wednesdays.
We've been in for two adjustments so far, and Kohl is back to sleeping on his back again (see the picture!). He loves going to see Dr. Sell. For him, it's basically a time for him to get a nice bit of loving and some good cookies afterward. Whether he knows she makes him feel better in the long run, I have no idea, but he has never been the slightest bit nervous around her. And she is incredibly tolerant of him getting all drooly when the treats come out! That lady has good treats! :) read more