Objective: To report on the resolution of bilateral luxating patellas following chiropractic in two canines.
Clinical Features: A one-year old male Aussie/Beagle mix canine and a 2-year old Sheltie canine presented to a private animal chiropractic office with symptoms of luxating patellas and vertebral subluxation.
Intervention and Outcomes: Vertebral subluxations were detected and corrected via static and motion palpation, muscle tone and range of motion. After chiropractic adjustments, both canines showed marked improvement and no longer had symptoms of luxating patellas.
Conclusions: Chiropractic was shown to help both canines with bilateral luxating patellas. More research is necessary to explore the role of chiropractic in canines.
Author keywords: Animal chiropractic, luxating patella, subluxation, canine, adjustment
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