Case Studies
The Case Studies presented here are provided by McTimoney member practitioners, and demonstrate real patients with varying conditions, all of whom have received McTimoney treatment.
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A True Survivor! How McTimoney Animal Chiropractic Helped Floss!
Not every animal has had a good start in life and their previous history can also be important when considering the best treatment protocols. Floss, a Yorkshire Terrier, was an ex-puppy mill bitch, who was thankfully rescued by her current…
Chiropractic for Cats – How a comprehensive approach to therapy can help our feline friends.
By Eirlys Green MSc, BSc (Hons), EEBW McTimoney Animal Chiropractor at Aceso Animal Therapy Introduction When we think of Animal Therapy, and the wide variety of techniques being used throughout the industry, we tend to automatically link these treatments to…
Frankie, a 10-month-old Briard – McTimoney ready and wins on his first outing to the famous green carpet!
By Cat Ferguson MSc PGCert MMAA McTimoney Animal Chiropractor Frankie (Chavell European Secret (ai)) is a 10-month-old Briard dog who lives with his owner, Cheryl, and his mum, Fergie, near Reading in Berkshire. This year he won Best Puppy Dog…
The Mystery of the Soggy Moggy and the Wobbly Cat – How McTimoney Animal Chiropractic has Helped with the Most Unusual Feline Cases!
By Cat Ferguson MSc PGCert MMAA McTimoney Animal Chiropractor The soggy moggy in question – Panda I was first contacted by Panda’s owner three weeks after a rather unusual incident. Panda, a 16-year old DSH, had appeared in his house…
Rolo the sausage dog with loss of hindlimb movement!
Rolo is a 5yo miniature dachshund dog who first started seeing McTimoney Animal Chiropractor Naomi Collis when he was 3 year old, after starting to have episodes of muscle spasm causing him to freeze and not move for short periods…
Twizzle – What a recovery!
Twizzle is a 10 year old male Maltese x Bichon Frise dog who presented to McTimoney Animal Chiropractor Jay Hrycak with an intermittent lameness on the front left leg. Twizzle was struggling to get onto the sofa, the bed and…
Crumble the Alpaca with a stiff leg!
Crumble is a 4yo male alpaca who was registered as female when he was born and went with his mum into a female herd. This was due to the fact that he has an undescended testicle and he tends to…
Vernon the most unusual cat…
McTimoney animal chiropractic care is often seen as a treatment for horses and dogs, however it can be an effective treatment for other animals including cats. Chiropractic care can be used to support young, aging and cats with underlying health…
Reggie the wobbly dog
Reggie is a 6 year old male Doberman owned by Jess Woodrow and is a client of Claire Lawrence, a McTimoney Animal Chiropractor. Initially Reggie was seen for maintenance treatments every three months as he was competing at agility. It…
Jeff the Bearded Dragon
Jeff is a Bearded Dragon who is owned by the animal centre at Cirencester College after rehoming him a few years ago. Bearded Dragons are native to Australia and are large semi-arboreal lizards that are not nocturnal. Combined with being…
15-year-old Ella and her “Dancing Dutch riding pony” make GB selection for British Dressage with helping hand from McTimoney
15-year-old Ella and her “Dancing Dutch riding pony” make GB selection for British Dressage with helping hand from McTimoney Imagine the excitement of being picked to represent Great Britain for the first time, the chance to showcase all the hard…
McTimoney for the aged dog as well as the athletic dog
McTimoney for the aged dog as well as the athletic dog… McTimoney chiropractic treatment is well-recognised as a gentle and effective modality for improving comfort and performance of all dogs, regardless of their size, ability and any pre-existing conditions. This…
Agility dog Banjo continues to thrive after dog attack, with the help of McTimoney Chiropractic treatment
Agility dog Banjo continues to thrive after dog attack, with the help of McTimoney Chiropractic treatment A brutal dog attack in 2019 left Banjo, a four-year-old Lurcher, terrified and facing a long period of rehabilitation. However, McTimoney treatment helped him…
The use of McTimoney animal chiropractic in dog agility – an owner’s perspective.
The use of McTimoney animal chiropractic in dog agility – an owner’s perspective. Agility is a great way to get rid of your dog’s excess energy. Running through a course at speed, passing over and through a variety of obstacles. It…
Flyball: fast, furious, and fun
Flyball: fast, furious, and fun – McTimoney Animal Chiropractic helps keep Flyball Open World Cup 2022 canine competitors in tip top condition. As featured in Dog Sport UK Magazine www.dogsportsuk.com/shop Ever wondered what flyball is all about and is right…
Paralympic dressage rider Dr Tamsin Addison & McTimoney Animal Chiropractor Jin Langstone – treating high level competitive horses & riders!
Paralympic dressage rider Dr Tamsin Addison and McTimoney Animal Chiropractor Jin Langstone – the importance of treating high level competitive horses and their riders! Dr Tamsin Addison is an Irish paradressage rider based at Radnage House Stables in Buckinghamshire who…
Kitten triumphs over adversity!
Kitten triumphs over adversity with the love of a determined owner and a helping hand from a McTimoney Animal Chiropractor. This story all began with an underweight stray cat turning up in the garden of Mo Stanhope from Salisbury in…
Whole industry could benefit from McTimoney Chiropractic, says International dressage rider, Tyler Bradshaw.
Hard work and dedication see dressage rider rise to international level in just 7 years! Who would have thought that someone who didn’t start competitive dressage riding until 7 years ago would be invited by British Dressage to ride for…
McTimoney treatments at the HorseWorld Trust
McTimoney Animal Chiropractor, Helen Jacks-Hewett has been a regular at the HorseWorld Trust for many years and is part of a team of external experts who work with them to try and keep the herd there comfortable, happy and healthy….
Multi-disciplinary Team Approach Makes Significant Difference to Recovery Outcomes.
Lula the West Highland terrier, now 8 years old, was diagnosed by her vet with Hip Dysplasia when she was just 5! Lula’s vet, Robert Elliott – Court Vets, Farringdon, recommended adding McTimoney chiropractic to the hydrotherapy she was already…
Pepper, American Quarter Horse – a combined McTimoney & veterinary approach achieves successful outcome
Multiple issues affecting asymmetry were identified and a combined veterinary and McTimoney approach achieved a successful outcome for the owner. Catherine Henderson contacted McTimoney Animal Practitioner Liz Harris in July 2015 when Pepper, her 15.2hh American Quarter Horse was 13…
Rehabilitation Programme, Dedication & Good Old TLC, Restores Pomeranian Dog Following Horrific Injuries
To see Bonna the little Pomeranian dog today, full of energy and bounding around, you would never know that only 2 years ago she suffered a viscous, unprovoked dog attack that left her needing numerous veterinary surgeries to save her…
Jack, 14 year old traditional cob.
Jack has been a regular patient since 2013, and for the first few years he only required routine 3-6 monthly checks. He had been previously mistreated and as a result was backed fairly late. He also had a weakness in…
Buzz the Lurcher – Ball Throwing
Like most energetic dogs, Buzz, a lurcher from Worcestershire, loved nothing more than chasing and catching tennis balls that his owner would throw every time they went for walkies. But one morning during their usual routine, Buzz ran and jumped…
Orange proves his zest for life
An event rider from Hampshire, Maddy Taylor, and her horse Orange, proved that dedication pays off despite all odds, aided by the skills of McTimoney Animal Practitioner Jenny Lewis MSc, BSc (hons), MMAA. Following a nasty fall which left Orange…
Banjo bounds back following McTimoney Therapy
Following a brutal dog attack which left Banjo, a four-year-old Lurcher, terrified and facing a long period of rehabilitation, McTimoney treatment has seen him return to his old self and back competing in agility, just months after the accident occurred….
Case Study – Poppy, 9 month old, Chinese crested dog
IMPROVING MUSCLE FUNCTION Poppy, 9 month old, Chinese crested dog. Poppy, owned by Natallie Waite, was diagnosed with Legg Perthes disease of her left hind limb in early 2013 after having lameness issues. Natalie describes how “at around 9 months…
Case Study – Fern, 7 year old homebred horse
RESTORING HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE Fern, 7 year old homebred horse A seven-year-old horse, based in Droitwich, is now back to full health after McTimoney Animal Association Practitioner Jenna Churchill helped to identify a serious spinal condition. Fern, a home bred…
Case Study – Frankie, 21 year old Cat
A SPECIAL CAT Frankie, 21 year old Cat Registered veterinary nurse, Emma Leaver, has owned her 21 year old cat, Frankie for fifteen years. Frankie didn’t have the best start in life, Emma said, “Frankie was mistreated by her former…
Case Study – 3 week old lamb
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL 3 week old lamb McTimoney Animal Practitioner, Dianne Bradshaw, was called to assist an unfortunate three-week old lamb who had been squashed by a metal gate. Young lambs are a common sight at spring time,…
COMPENSATORY LAMENESS – Ellie, 17 year old Thoroughbred
COMPENSATORY LAMENESS Ellie, 17 year old Thoroughbred Ellie injured her suspensory ligament in the right fore. Despite following an advised rest period, she was still lame in trot, although sound in walk. Her owner, Sarah is currently walking her out…
DIRECT TRAUMA – Henry – 5 years old, Jack Russell Terrier
DIRECT TRAUMA Henry – 5 years old, Jack Russell Terrier History – Henry is a family pet and during his usual play with a tennis ball he jumped up and twisted through his body landing hard on his hind legs….
