“I never imagined a chiropractor could change my dog’s life — but after just a few sessions, she’s moving easier, resting better, and has her spark back. The team at Nandish Health treated her with such care and respect, like she was part of their whānau. It’s more than treatment — it’s true healing.”
Animal Chiropractic Care at Nandish Health
At Nandish Health, we believe that healing isn’t just for humans — our four-legged companions deserve it too. Our specialised Animal Chiropractic Clinic supports horses, dogs, and performance animals experiencing pain, restriction, or behavioural changes. Just like in people, spinal misalignments in animals can disrupt the nervous system and lead to a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms.
Common issues chiropractic care may help include abnormal posture, reduced range of motion, stiffness when bending, uneven stride, lameness after injury, or behavioural changes like resistance when being ridden. We also see animals struggling with joint pain, tendon and muscle injuries, neurological conditions, gastrointestinal problems, reproductive disorders, and even respiratory concerns.
Whether it’s a disunited canter, soreness along the spine, or a general loss in performance without clear cause, animal chiropractic care offers a natural, drug-free approach to restoring balance and wellbeing. Our practitioners work with care, precision, and deep respect for the animal’s body — aiming to release tension, improve nerve flow, and help them move and feel their best.
Common issues chiropractic care may help include abnormal posture, reduced range of motion, stiffness when bending, uneven stride, lameness after injury, or behavioural changes like resistance when being ridden. We also see animals struggling with joint pain, tendon and muscle injuries, neurological conditions, gastrointestinal problems, reproductive disorders, and even respiratory concerns.
Whether it’s a disunited canter, soreness along the spine, or a general loss in performance without clear cause, animal chiropractic care offers a natural, drug-free approach to restoring balance and wellbeing. Our practitioners work with care, precision, and deep respect for the animal’s body — aiming to release tension, improve nerve flow, and help them move and feel their best.
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🐶 Canine (Dog)Just like humans, dogs can experience spinal misalignments that affect their nervous system, mobility, and overall wellbeing. Whether due to aging, injury, breed-specific issues, or everyday wear and tear, many dogs develop subtle dysfunctions that lead to pain, stiffness, or behavioural changes. Chiropractic care offers a gentle, drug-free approach to help restore normal joint movement, improve nerve communication, and support the body’s natural ability to heal. At Nandish Health, we commonly see dogs with symptoms like limping, difficulty rising, reluctance to jump or climb stairs, or changes in mood and energy. By releasing tension and realigning the spine, we help dogs move more freely, reduce discomfort, and improve their quality of life — so they can get back to playing, walking, and enjoying life with you by their side.
Signs & Symptoms in Dogs That May Benefit from Chiropractic Care:
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🐱 Feline (Cat
Cats are masters at hiding discomfort, which means spinal issues or joint restrictions often go unnoticed until they begin to affect movement, behaviour, or wellbeing. Whether recovering from a fall, dealing with age-related stiffness, or simply moving less than usual, many cats benefit from gentle chiropractic care. At Nandish Health, we support feline patients with issues like difficulty jumping, limping, sensitivity when touched, post-surgical recovery, and changes in grooming or litter box habits. Through subtle, precise adjustments, we help improve spinal alignment, reduce nerve interference, and restore comfort and ease. Our calm, animal-led approach allows cats to feel safe, seen, and supported — so they can return to their naturally agile, relaxed selves.
Signs & Symptoms in Cats That May Benefit from Chiropractic Care:
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Common Pet Injuries & How Chiropractic Helps
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Common Causes of Pet Injuries
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Signs Your Pet May Be Injured
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How Chiropractic Can Help
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can my animals benefit from animal chiropractic care?
Animal chiropractic care offers a natural, drug free adjunct to your animal's total health care. In conjunction with regular veterinary care, chiropractic can decrease pain and add quality to your animal's performance, movement and well being.
A simple analogy is to think of the body as a system of pulleys powered by an electric circuit that moves levers with hinges.
The electric circuit being the nervous system, the pulleys being the muscles, the levers the bones and the hinges the joints.
Chiropractic care addresses problems stemming from the following systems:
Animal chiropractic care offers a natural, drug free adjunct to your animal's total health care. In conjunction with regular veterinary care, chiropractic can decrease pain and add quality to your animal's performance, movement and well being.
A simple analogy is to think of the body as a system of pulleys powered by an electric circuit that moves levers with hinges.
The electric circuit being the nervous system, the pulleys being the muscles, the levers the bones and the hinges the joints.
Chiropractic care addresses problems stemming from the following systems:
- The Skeletal System: Bones and joints form a flexible structure and are capable of pain free movement when in normal health and alignment
- The Muscular System: Healthy muscles allow the joints to move freely. Healthy muscles are free of spasm, weakness, pain, knots, or degeneration.
- The Nervous System: Nerves "direct" the functions of the body controlling the flow of communication between the brain and all areas of the body. When nerves are pinched, reduced performance levels and pain may result. This can eventually lead to a state of poor health.
How many treatments will be needed?
It is important to follow the prescribed course of treatments to allow the body to make lasting changes & allow it to reach biomechanical equilibrium. By gradually increasing the time gap between treatments as time moves along, until your animal receives visits for regular maintenance check at 5 monthly intervals, your chiropractor can help to maintain a current condition & help to prevent any subsequent problems. If the condition is chronic or severe it will require more frequent visits.
It is important to follow the prescribed course of treatments to allow the body to make lasting changes & allow it to reach biomechanical equilibrium. By gradually increasing the time gap between treatments as time moves along, until your animal receives visits for regular maintenance check at 5 monthly intervals, your chiropractor can help to maintain a current condition & help to prevent any subsequent problems. If the condition is chronic or severe it will require more frequent visits.
What kinds of problems respond to animal chiropractic care?
Chiropractic care is extremely helpful for animals having problems involving joints, muscles and nerves. This is because chiropractic addresses the mechanical causes of disease where the nerves are pinched by a stuck or rotated joint or a tight muscle. This is called a "subluxation" or "misalignment".
A full physical examination is performed to evaluate the animal's condition(s). The appropriate treatment is given. In the week between the first and second treatment the animal's owner/trainer should monitor the animal for changes. At the second treatment tests will be performed to see if there is any measurable improvement. Following this a treatment schedule is determined based on the type and severity of your animals problem
Chiropractic care is extremely helpful for animals having problems involving joints, muscles and nerves. This is because chiropractic addresses the mechanical causes of disease where the nerves are pinched by a stuck or rotated joint or a tight muscle. This is called a "subluxation" or "misalignment".
A full physical examination is performed to evaluate the animal's condition(s). The appropriate treatment is given. In the week between the first and second treatment the animal's owner/trainer should monitor the animal for changes. At the second treatment tests will be performed to see if there is any measurable improvement. Following this a treatment schedule is determined based on the type and severity of your animals problem
What does a treatment consist of?
Following assessment and examination, findings and treatment options will be discussed with you. The appropriate therapeutic modalities will then be utilised. These will address the whole body.
- Chiropractic adjustment is defined as short lever, high velocity controlled thrust by hand or instrument that is directed at specific articulations to correct vertebral subluxations. It comprises the adjustment of vertebral joints, extremity joints, and cranial sutures
- Muscle release & massage, using a variety of techniques learnt over the years
- Stretching, passive and active movements
The Process
What to Expect – Animal Chiropractic Initial Consultation
Your pet’s first visit begins with a comprehensive health history and a gentle, hands-on chiropractic examination. This includes a detailed postural assessment, vertebral spinal analysis, cranial check, and both static and motion palpation of the extremities. These evaluations help us understand how your animal moves, where restrictions may exist, and how the nervous system is functioning.
Following the assessment, we’ll provide a clear Report of Findings and discuss your pet’s personalised Road to Recovery Plan — outlining how chiropractic care can support their comfort, mobility, and wellbeing. If appropriate, your pet will receive their first chiropractic adjustment during this visit.
To make care more accessible, we offer flexible travel options and mobile services. For farm visits, home appointments, or stable-side care, please get in touch with us via email — we’d be happy to accommodate you and your animal’s needs.
Your pet’s first visit begins with a comprehensive health history and a gentle, hands-on chiropractic examination. This includes a detailed postural assessment, vertebral spinal analysis, cranial check, and both static and motion palpation of the extremities. These evaluations help us understand how your animal moves, where restrictions may exist, and how the nervous system is functioning.
Following the assessment, we’ll provide a clear Report of Findings and discuss your pet’s personalised Road to Recovery Plan — outlining how chiropractic care can support their comfort, mobility, and wellbeing. If appropriate, your pet will receive their first chiropractic adjustment during this visit.
To make care more accessible, we offer flexible travel options and mobile services. For farm visits, home appointments, or stable-side care, please get in touch with us via email — we’d be happy to accommodate you and your animal’s needs.
