located in The Chiropractic Clinic
Open Mondays-Saturdays by appointment only
For information on chiropractic care for your pet, please call 850.830.5544
Dr. Joshua Shideler has always loved animals. After graduating from Life University with a doctor of chiropractic degree, he wanted to be able to give the gift of better health and quality of life to animals as well as people.
He attended Parker University's Animal Chiropractic Program, a drug-free approach to pet healthcare focusing on the nervous system. This program provides a unique opportunity to veterinarians and chiropractors to advance clinical practice knowledge, technical skills, and specialized training in the care of animals.
Upon completion of this program and a board certification exam, Dr. Shideler became board-certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. He practices at Gulf Place in beautiful South Walton County on Scenic Highway 30-A.
When animals are healthy, they bring endless love, joy, and fun into the lives of their families. Chiropractic care for animals is a proactive way to maximize your pet's health. Much like feeding your pet a raw-food or grain-free diet to ensure optimal health, chiropractic care is a good way to restore function in your animal and ensure good spinal biomechanics, nervous system communication, and overall body function.
Here are some things to look for that will help you recognize a potential need for an adjustment:
Your animal experiences pain or irritation when touched, petted, or lifted.
Your animal is reluctant or has difficulty climbing stairs or jumping.
Your animal has difficulty getting up after lying down.
Your animal exhibits negative changes in behavior or attitude.
Your animal shows apparent lameness or change in gait (the way it moves.)
Your animal has had changes in athletic performance.
This is not a complete list, but these behaviors usually indicate that your animal has an underlying imbalance in its body.
Animal chiropractic may be appropriate in the treatment of:
Neck, back, leg, and tail pain
Muscle spasms or nerve problems
Disc or joint problems
Injuries from slips, falls, and accidents
Any recurring conditions such as vomiting, respiratory or urinary infections, diarrhea or constipation
Jaw, TMJ problems, difficulty chewing
Seizures or neurological problems
Animals of all ages benefit from regular chiropractic care. When older dogs get adjusted, oftentimes their owners report that their dog got its "inner puppy" back. Grouchy cats often become less moody and more playful. Horses can run well again after years of poor performance. Watching animals regain their function and vitality never gets old. It's a great way to increase their quality of life and keep them healthy. Our pets are worth it!
Animals LOVE getting adjusted. Most of the time, the change in your pet's demeanor is noticeable immediately. Schedule an appointment today to see what chiropractic care can do for your pet!
