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Chiropractic Care

The overall goal of chiropractic treatment is to restore normal joint motion, stimulate neurological reflexes as well as reduce pain and muscle spasm. Chiropractic care focuses on the health and proper function of the spinal column, although the pelvis, limbs and heads are also considered. Chiropractic uses controlled forces applied to specific joints or anatomic regions to cause a therapeutic response due to induced changes in joint motion, muscle function and neurological reflexes.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves inserting small, sterile needles into specific points on your horse. Acupuncture points are located in areas of the body with a density of nerve endings, mast cells, small arterioles and lymphatic vessels. Acupuncture can provide pain relief, reduces swelling, improves tissue healing and muscle strength and stimulates the immune system. Common conditions that acupuncture is useful for include pain management, chronic medical conditions, geriatric medicine, and sports medicine. Other uses include generalized weakness, degenerative joint disease, skin allergies, asthma, anhidrosis, and behavioural problems.

Common Symptoms of Horses Presenting for Acupuncture/Chiropractic Treatment

  • Poor performance
  • Lameness, stiffness
  • Back, neck or tail pain
  • Abnormal posture/changes in posture or topline
  • Discomfort when saddled (cinchy, girthy)
  • Difficulty bending to one side
  • Reluctance to pick up a lead, inability to maintain a lead, cross-cantering
  • Traveling with a “hollow topline”
  • Hesitating to do things they normally do, such as picking up feet, stepping down out of trailer, turning in either direction, refusing jumps
  • Difficulty engaging the hindquarters or traveling long and low
  • Holding tail abnormality
  • Head tilt, difficulty chewing
  • Uneven muscle development
  • Uneven pelvis or hips
  • Difficulty flexing at the poll, pulling on one rein
  • Difficulty getting up and down
  • Muscle atrophy
  • Changes in behaviour or attitude

Ambulatory Service

Our Veterinarians can come to you. WestVETS has fully equipped vehicles, a mobile crush, mobile xray, ultrasound, endoscopy and powerfloat dentistry equipment available for property visits. We do not charge travel for Equine and Farm Animal calls for our local clients.

Ambulatory Service

Emergency Service

We have staff available for all emergency and urgent procedures. Our facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone WestVETS Anstead on 07 3202 7300 or WestVETS Marburg on 07 5464 4422.

Flexible Payment Plan

VetPay provides flexible payment plans for the immediate treatment of your pet. VetPay has interest free and extended payment plans that allow you to begin your pet’s treatment now, then pay for it over time. For more information, ask our staff or visit vetpay.com.au

Prepurchase Evaluations/Vet Checks

We encourage purchasers to discuss their requirements with our vets prior to purchasing their next horse. Poor selection of a horse can be financially and emotionally costly.

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