Dogs with back pain will exhibit the "roached" back. This is where the back arches up due to muscle spasm. Your vet will probably prescribe muscle relaxers and pain killers. These drugs will make your dog feel better but will not correct the problem. Usually the symptoms subside and owners think the dog is better and usually the problem returns and can be worse. Vets usually conclude it is a disc problem and order expensive tests, it is not usually a disc problem but more often a subluxation complex that chiropractic can fix.
Please contact a certified animal chiropractor by the American Vet Chiropractic Assoc such as myself, do not allow your none certified human chiropractor to adjust your dog.
I make house calls as well, so please contact me at 781-337-1180 or email me at indekchiropractic@gmail.com
