Animal Chiropractic Care in Campbell
Dr. Orr is AVCA-certified in animal chiropractic, trained through Parker University’s animal chiropractic program. Alongside his human practice, he works with dogs, cats, and horses to help restore movement, ease discomfort, and support recovery — using the same movement-focused approach THE CHIROPRACTORR is built on, adapted for four-legged patients.
California law requires a veterinary referral before any animal chiropractic visit. If your vet has already cleared your pet or horse for care, you’re ready to book. If not, bring it up at your next vet visit and we’ll take it from there.
Why Animals Need Movement Care Too
Animals compensate for pain the same way people do — they shift weight, guard a joint, and change how they move without anyone noticing until it’s a pattern. Working dogs, sport horses, aging pets, and animals recovering from injury or surgery all carry restrictions that a hands-on exam can pick up early.
Animal chiropractic care looks at the whole animal: spine, joints, gait, and posture. Gentle, specific adjustments restore normal motion to areas that have lost it, which can ease discomfort, support recovery, and help an animal move more freely day to day.
Under California Code of Regulations Title 16, Section 2038, chiropractic care for animals is legally considered veterinary medicine — Dr. Orr works directly under a referring veterinarian’s supervision on every case. Your vet examines the animal first and confirms chiropractic care is appropriate. You bring the signed referral form (and recent records, if you have them) to the first visit. Dr. Orr does a full hands-on exam — checking gait, range of motion, and spinal function — before building a treatment plan. After each visit, your vet gets a progress update, so your animal’s care team stays connected throughout.
Horses and larger animals can often be seen on-site; dogs and cats are typically seen in-clinic. Ask when you book and we’ll figure out what’s easiest for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — California law requires it. Ask your veterinarian for a signed referral, or have them contact us directly.
Dogs, cats, and horses.
Adjustments are gentle and specific to what the exam finds. Dr. Orr won't treat anything outside a chiropractor's scope, and stays in close contact with your vet throughout care.
Common reasons owners bring animals in include stiffness, uneven gait, reduced performance, post-injury or post-surgical recovery, and general mobility support as animals age.
It depends on the animal and the issue. Dr. Orr will outline a plan after the first exam and keep your vet updated on progress.
Have Your Referral Ready?
Get in touch to schedule your dog’s, cat’s, or horse’s first visit.
