Hoof 'N Paw Chiropractic

03/30/2023

Why does my animal need chiropractic care?

1. Improved mobility: Chiropractic adjustments can help enhance range of motion and reduce stiffness, particularly in older pets or those recovering from injuries.

2. Pain relief: Chiropractic treatments can help relieve pain caused by musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis, hip dysplasia, disc & spine injuries.

3. Better circulation: Adjustments can help improve blood flow to affected areas, which can lead to a faster healing process for injuries and better overall health.

4. Better nerve function: The nervous system controls every aspect of the body, so chiropractic care can help ensure proper nerve function and communication between the brain and body.

5. Improved performance: Athletes, working animals, or pets used in competitive events can benefit from chiropractic care to enhance their performance and prevent injuries.

It's important to note that chiropractic care is not a replacement for traditional veterinary medicine, but it can be used alongside it as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. If you're interested in chiropractic care for your pet, contact us today!

Hoof 'N Paw has a dedicated Chiropractor to provide your pet with the most caring and professional treatment. At Hoof 'N Paw, your animal's well being is our number one priority. We’re located in central Texas and work hard to make sure we provide great quality service at a fair price. Contact us ...

03/05/2023

09/07/2022

07/17/2022

05/18/2022

WE DID IT!! Genetic testing for risk of cruciate ligament rupture in the Labrador Retriever is here.

Cruciate ligament rupture is a common problem in several popular breeds including the Labrador Retriever, Rottweiler, and Newfoundland, equivalent to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in human beings. We have been working on this study for many years and are now exceptionally pleased to announce the availability of a genetic screening test for risk of cruciate ligament rupture in Labradors. This is a marker-based risk test because cruciate ligament rupture is influenced by changes in many different genes and is different from most genetic testing in dogs. For more information about this test, it’s value and information about this disease, please visit:

https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/lab/corl/canine-genetic-testing/

We are extremely grateful to the community that we work with for supporting this endeavor. Please look out for future updates on progress with this program, as we are now focusing effort on extending this cruciate ligament rupture genetic testing to other high-risk breeds including the Rottweiler and the Newfoundland.

Availability of genetic testing.
We are currently setting up this genetic testing service at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison. We anticipate the cost of the marker-based risk test will be ~$250. We welcome expressions of interest or questions about this important development in the Comparative Genetics and Orthopaedic Research Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Please email us if you are interested in getting your Labrador Retriever tested.

[email protected]

05/01/2021

Awesome video of a foal growing into their feet!

04/20/2021

04/20/2021

Do you keep up with your horses MAINTENANCE schedule? Chiropractic, stretching, dental, acupuncture, massage, supplements? Reduce injury, keep up with this and they will perform their best for you. 🐎🐎🐎🐎

Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance
Do I need to say it again?
Horses put their bodies through hell to do the things we ask them to do.
As a general rule the higher caliber the horse the more maintenance they will require. Why is this? Because they are exerting themselves that much harder. For every half second you shave off your runs you are adding significant wear and tear to your horses body. We expect these horses to go out and preform miracles over and over again and a lot of the time in less than ideal ground. So maintaining them should be at the top of your priority list! Don’t wait until they are showing signs of something being wrong before you get them checked out. Don’t wait until they are injured and have to have months or years off to recover. Staying up on regular maintenance can buy you years of success with a horse. Be proactive!
Also DON’T OWN A 1D BARREL HORSE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN IT!
Top 1D horses literally go out and tear themselves up every run they make. Even though breeding has progressed so much over the last few years to produce horses that are designed to “run barrels” horses in general are not made to do this job. Superior breeding has produced horses that are faster and more athletic, but the faster they run the more strain they put on their bodies. Thankfully VET care has also progressed significantly over the years. We now have so many resources available to help our equine athletes compete comfortably at a high level. It is your responsibility to utilize these resources. It takes a lot of TIME and MONEY to maintain a 1D horse. If you can’t make the commitment don’t take one on.
-OT


Awesome 📸 by: Kevin Miller of Ought To Streak