Will my horse (or pony, dog, cat, donkey, goat etc.) require sedation or anaesthetic?
A. Animals generally accept chiropractic very well indeed, perceiving it to be of benefit. Sometimes, when there is a great deal of pain, the animal is understandably anxious until the treatment starts. Aversion is very rare. Relaxation is the usual response. We do not sedate patients for chiropractic treatment as, apart from the potential toxicity of the chemical used, the patient’s perception of the manipulation stimulus and response to it is likely to be altered. Our experience is that most patients willingly submit themselves to a second treatment, when offered, thus demonstrating their comfort with the process.
