Rubbed the right way - The McDowell News - Marion, NC -
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Published on: 6/7/2002
Last Visited: 6/7/2002
Suzanne Sewell
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Suzanne Sewell
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Local veterinarian Suzanne Sewell used to be a cynic about chiropractic care for animals, but that was before she saw first-hand how much difference it can make.
"I raise and show high-level performance horses," she explained."When I opened my mind to it and as I learned more, I realized how much it really helps horses."
Sewell, who is the chief veterinarian and founder of Crestview Animal Hospital, recently completed the board examinations and is now certified in animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.
She offers chiropractic treatment to large and small animals - dogs, cats and horses.The care, a drug-free alternative approach, can often help older pets with pain, pets recovering from injuries or surgery and working dogs and horses.It can also enhance the quality of life for many pets, according to Sewell.
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Sewell isn't their regular veterinarian but she is one of the only ones in the state licensed for pet chiropractic.
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Sewell begins with Rhett by checking his teeth, stretching her arm high to reach inside his mouth and moving the massive tongue.
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"Once they learn that it makes them feel good, you can approach some animals that you never thought you could for chiropractic," said Sewell, who has worked on her own cats.
Crestview is having the first Animal Chiropractic Workshop Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. to share information on potential benefits and tell people what to expect from an exam.Sewell will also demonstrate an adjustment on a dog.The workshop is free.
"Chiropractic care won't help every animal," said Sewell."But the animals it helps - whether it's a quality of life or just an underlying issue, it really is a wonderful tool to help those animals."
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