Where Does My Dog Hurt: Find the Source of Behavioral Issues or Pain: A Hands-On Guide

by Renee Tucker, Harmer Naomi (Contribution by)

Overview

A do-it-yourself method of determining when and where your dog hurts.

Keep your dog pain-free and feeling and performing his best! Introducing 23 simple body checkups you can do at home on your dog. This remarkably easy-to-follow book helps you:

• Clear up behavior problems or training issues you may have struggled with for months.
• Become familiar with your dog's normal range of movement so you can prevent minor issues from becoming major.
• Tune in to areas of temporary or chronic discomfort so you can offer relief as needed.
• Solve “mystery” limps, gimps, and lamenesses.
• Save thousands of dollars by avoiding expensive diagnostics that leave you with more questions.
• Captain your dog’s team of veterinarian, trainer, chiropractor, and other therapists with confidence.
• Keep your dog active and happy for more months of the year, and more years of his life.

Clear, colorful anatomical illustrations and how-to photographs demonstrate each body checkup, from nose to tail. Sensible organization allows you to move purposefully and progressively when trying to pinpoint a problem, while also ensuring that it is easy to find what you need, when you need it. With considerations for all canines, of every size and breed, and the goal of optimal health and a vibrant quality of life, this practical book is for everyone who counts a dog as a friend or family member.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570769931
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	02/22/2022
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Renee Tucker received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the Universityof Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Tucker received her Certification for Animal Chiropractic (CAC) in 1998, and her Acupuncture certification in 2000. She started her own private practice specializing in equine acupuncture and chiropractic work in 2000. “How do things work?” has always been a question that Dr. Tucker has tried to answer. Prior to receiving her veterinary degree, she received her bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering. This unique combination of veterinarian and engineer has enabled her to create a special approach for helping owners with their horses and their dogs. Over many years, Dr. Tucker developed her own unique alignment technique, Tucker BioKinetic Technique (TBT). She teaches BioKinetic Technique seminars around the world. Dr. Tucker currently resides with her two boys in Burbank, California (wheredoesmyhorsehurt.com).

Naomi Harmer is an orthopedic nurse and canine rehabilitation therapist. She is trained in the Tucker Biokinetic Technique and owns Integrated Animal Wellbeing in Yackandandah, Victoria, Australia.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Preface ix

Part 1 Introduction to Chiropractic and Body Checkups 1

Chapter 1 A Chiropractic Awakening 3

Introduction 3

What Happened One Day 4

My First Chiropractor Visit 5

Are You Sure This Isn't Quackery? 6

My Misconceptions 7

Chapter 2 How Chiropractic Works 9

Subluxation 9

Adjustments 10

How Does Chiropractic Work on an Animal? 12

Compensation 13

What You Can Do to Help Your Dog 15

Chapter 3 When to Consider Chiropractic (and When Not) 17

Symptoms: What Are They Telling You? 17

Primary Causes: When Chiropractic Is Not the Answer 19

Chapter 4 How to Find a Good Chiropractor 23

State Laws 23

American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) 24

Ask Your Veterinarian 24

Eye Spy 24

A Note About Other Modalities 31

Chapter 5 Body Checkup Fundamentals 33

What Are Body Checkups? 33

Hand Positions 33

Time, Pressure, and Patience 34

Sensitivity, Response, and Range of Motion 35

You Can Do This! 36

Part 2 23 Body Checkups You Can Do on Your Dog 37

Chiropractic Body Checkups 38

How To 38

Three Sample Checkups 43

Body Checkups: Final Instructions (and Caveats) 45

Section 1 The Head and Neck Body Checkups 47

Body Checkup 1 The Atlas 49

Body Checkup 2 The Occiput 55

Body Checkup 3 The TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) 59

Body Checkup 4 The Neck (C2-C6) 64

Body Checkup 5 The C7 (7^th Cervical Vertebra) 68

Section 2 The Front End Body Checkups 73

Body Checkup 6 The Shoulder Blade 75

Body Checkup 7 The Shoulder 80

Body Checkup 8 The Sternum 84

Body Checkup 9 The Elbow 89

Body Checkup 10 The Wrist 92

Body Checkup 11 The Accessory Carpal Bone 95

Body Checkup 12 Metacarpals/Metatarsals 98

Body Checkup 13 Toe Digits 103

Section 3 The Back Body Checkups 107

Body Checkup 14 Thoracic Spine 3-7 (Withers) 108

Body Checkup 15 Thoracic Spine 8-13 112

Body Checkup 16 Ribs 116

Body Checkup 17 Lumbar Spine 120

Section 4 The Hind End Body Checkups 123

Body Checkup 18 Sacrum 124

Body Checkup 19 Sacroiliac Joint 129

Body Checkup 20 Hip 133

Body Checkup 21 Stifle 138

Body Checkup 22 Hock 143

Body Checkup 23 Tailhead 148

Appendix A Top 10 Complaints and Problem-Solving Flow Charts 153

Appendix B Comprehensive Complaints List 159

Acknowledgments 167

Index 169

Editorial Reviews

Holistic veterinarian Renee Tucker has created an incredible, hands-on guide for evaluating and naturally dealing with canine pain. ... Where Does My Dog Hurt? provides dog parents with 23 simple body checkups you can do at home to solve ‘mystery’ issues and restore optimal health. A must-read.” —Modern Dog

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