What is animal chiropractic?
Animal Chiropractic
understands the relationship of the spine and nervous system to proper function and over all well-being of small and large
animals. The application of this art has many avenues and often utilizes a small amplitude, high velocity thrust to areas
of spinal subluxation in order to facilitate proper function of the nervous system resulting in enhanced performance and quality
of life.
Who practices animal chiropractic?
Qualified Doctors of Chiropractic or Veterinary Medicine can practice Animal Chiropractic in accordance
with the standards set forth by their respective state licensing boards. Others may claim to practice Animal Chiropractic,
but do not have the correct training. Please check their qualifications as this can be dangerous if not done correctly,
The only nationally recognized program is offered through "THE AMERICAN VETERINARY CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION". Here
in Texas, a licensed Veternarian trained in Chiropractic may perform manipulations on your pet OR a licensed Doctor of
Chiropractic, with animal chiropractic training and certification along with the consent and association of
a vetenarian may perform the service. Please investigate credentials of the Doctor providing the service on your pets
and livestock.
Brent Proctor,D.C.,ACCC/AVCA
is a licensed Doctor Of Chiropractic, holding his Chiropractic degree from Parker College of Chiropractic,
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Council on Chiropractic Education.He also has an advanced
studdies in Animal Chiropractic tought at the Parker Collage of Chiropractic and certified by th AVCA.
He has a Private Practice for Human Care in Aledo, Texas and his animal practice is moble or done at
Le Chateau k-9 Day Spa in Willow Park or if prefered at your veternarians office.
Dr. Proctor attended an Intensive Post Graduate Educational program consisting of over 210 hours sponsored
by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, and taught at an accredited College.
He is certified by that group to deliver small and large Animal Chiropractic Services, The American Veterinary
Chiropractic Association ( AVCA) is a nationally recognized goup of Vetinarians and Chiropractors, who attest to and certify
credentials of graduates of thier program. This group additionally requires continuing education each 3 years to maintain
certification.
We will require Authorization and general
supervision from your Veternarian to have your pet "Adjusted" by Dr. Proctor.
This can be done by your Vet, either in person by phone or in writing.
While Chiropractic Doctors are permitted to adjust animals, this must be done with Veterinary Authorization,
and to do so WITHOUT this authorization, is the practice of Veterinary Medicine without a license and is
punishable by law.
