Family Chiropractic Clinic

Hank K. Miller D. C.
5790 W. Hwy. 287 Midlothian, Texas  76065

 

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Animal  Adjusting

 

 

Adjusting horses takes the same kind of scientific and professional understanding of the nerves, muscles and bones as does adjusting people.  The owner of the horse or other animal must have a veterinarian look at the animal prior to adjusting and get the vet's approval, as stipulated by Texas state law.

 

We charge $100.00 per horse and $40.00 per dog or cat.  There can be a barn fee depending on the distance that needs to be traveled.  It takes usually between 1/2 to 1 hour to treat a horse.

 

Typical scenario for adjusting a horse:

  1. Get horse's veterinarian's approval / referral.

  2. Get the most informed history that you can!  Try to get the history prior to the current owner, if appropriate. How long has the horse had this current condition?  Any genetic traits known, etc...?

  3. I have the owner bring out all the horses tack.  It is imperative that the saddle pad is looked at for changes from the right and left side to help identify any bad patterns that the horse is currently showing.   Next rub your hand over the underside of the saddle for any tacks or nails that are protruding.  Even a slight protrusion can cause serious problems with the horse when the weight of the rider is added.

  4. Observe the horse in its normal stance -- is the horse favoring any particular side or unable to stand for a short time without moving?  Watch the gait of the horse.

  5. Palpate the horse and find any areas that need chiropractic treatment.   (Repeat until all areas needing chiropractic treatment are treated.)  Review treated areas with owner, who has hopefully been present.

 

 

 

_______________________________DVM

 

Phone #____________________

 

 

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

Hank Miller D.C. works as an independent contactor under my supervision to perform chiropractic adjusts on animals.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

__________________ DVM

 

 

 

 

Family Chiropractic -- We straighten you out better than mom ever could.

 

 

 

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Last update:  06/17/2008