Do you want a fully qualified Animal Chiropractor caring for your dog?

Or

Do you want a chiropractor with human only qualifications to treat your dog ? 

It may seem inconceivable but a number of the most prominent & sophisticated Animal Chiropractic websites in Melbourne feature Chiropractors who on closer examination don't actually have any Animal specific qualifications-only human qualifications. 

Animal Chiropractic is not taught in the Human Chiropractic university programs.

Visiting an authentic looking 'Animal Chiropractic' site featuring registered Chiropractors, members of the public could reasonably presume such practitioners would always have the additional Animal Chiropractic qualifications-yet this is not the case and it is very important when considering who to consult.

You wouldn't take your dog to a GP with human only qualifications you would take them to a practitioner with Animal qualifications- so why would you take your dog to a Chiropractor with human only qualifications.

It is very likely you are wanting a Chiropractor with Animal specific qualifications to care for your dog.

So how do you confirm if a registered Chiropractor has the additional Animal specific qualifications ?

It's actually really easy......

Simply look for the word ANIMAL in qualifications listed next the the practitioners name or in their biography on their 'Animal Chiropractic' website-if you can't readily find such qualifications prominently displayed it's likely the practitioner doesn't have the Animal specific qualifications. 

Examples are Grad.Dip (Animal Chiropractic) or Masters (Animal Chiropractic).

In contrast B.App.Sci.(Chiro) & Masters (Chiropractic) are human only university qualifications-no Animal word in the qualification and so don't indicate Animal qualifications.

Animal Chiropractic qualifications are separate & additional post graduate programs to the human Chiropractic courses-an extra 2 to 3 years study after completing the 5 year human chiropractic program. 

While there are some similarities between dogs & humans there are also a huge number of differences and even substantial and important differences between different dog breeds.

The human chiropractic programs in Australia do not deal with dog assessment, pathology or treatment at all. 

So check if the 'Animal chiropractor' you are considering consulting actually has Animal Chiropractic qualifications.

Below is a video of Kirra one of the amazing & beautiful Agility dogs we have cared for. 

The information on this web site including all web pages, articles, video streams & linked videos, blogs etc are a general guide only and is not to be interpreted as individual advice.  For specific information and individual advice please see Dr. Watterson (Animal Chiropractor), a Veterinarian or appropriate animal health care provider.