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Saturday, May 19, 2012 Date
 Dr. Larry McCarthy
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 Adjusting a horse
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 Vibe in competition
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 Field Trial dogs
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 We do Bunnies too!
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 Welcome to McCarthy Animal Chiropractic Clinic
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ANIMAL CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Larry McCarthy graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1976 and has practiced in Etobicoke for most of those years. He also holds a certification in Animal Chiropractic, graduating in 2006 from the Healing Oasis Wellness Centre (Canada), an AVCA certified school. Hands-On adjustments are used on your animal's spinal column to relieve nerve interference and promote health. Peripheral joint manipulation is also used to help maintain joint integrity and enhance performance in all animals.
 What is Animal Chiropractic?
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Koya & Vibe 
Chiropractic is a drug-free approach to your animal’s health care. It is the Science, Art and Philosophy that utilizes the inborn recuperative powers of all living creatures. It restores the important relationship between the animal’s spine and its nervous system, helping it regain and, more importantly, maintain its health. The goal of the animal chiropractor is to correct subluxations, which restores normal nerve function and improves the animal’s well being.


      Dr. McCarthy's dogs, Koya  and Vibe
 How Do I Know If My Animal Needs Chiropractic Care?
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Things to observe:
  • Pain
  • Sensitivity to touch 
  • Weakness
  • Paralysis
  • Limping
  • Puppy sit
  • Abnormal posture
  • Gait issues
  • Stiffness coming out of the crate or stall
  • Uneven muscle development
  • Holding tail to one side
  • Seizures
  • Neurological problems
  • Can’t weight bear
  • Trouble getting up and down
  • Behaviour change
  • Skin lesions
  • Scratching
  • Stiffness in side movement of the body or neck
  • Holding up paw or hoof
  • Lack of energy
 What Is A Subluxation?
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Spinal vertebra can get out of alignment or their normal function can be disrupted. This is what chiropractors call subluxations.

Subluxations can create a number of symptoms, some obvious, some not. The most common is pain. Like their human counterparts, animals in pain will compensate by changing the way they stand or walk. They may shift their weight or avoid certain movements. They may be unable or unwilling to perform certain tasks, even the ones they love to do. In their attempt to avoid pain they might appear to be un-coordinated or they may be less flexible. When the spine is not functioning correctly in one area, stress is placed on another area, causing secondary subluxations in those areas, further complicating the problem.
  Animal Chiropractic & Veterinary Care
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Dr. McCarthy is a Doctor of Chiropractic, licensed in Ontario, to diagnose and treat neuro-musculoskeletal disorders in humans with specialty training and certification in Animal Chiropractic. He is NOT a Veterinarian and will not take responsibility for the primary health care of your animal. Chiropractic care is NOT intended to replace traditional veterinary care, but is considered a specialized complementary therapy for animals, to be used concurrently and in conjunction with your Veterinarian’s care.

Research in the field of animal chiropractic is ongoing.  Some aspects of your animal’s history and care may be used in future research data.
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