Townsville Animal Chiro

19/12/2025

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and that all of your doggos and horses get some silly hats and lots of treats to celebrate too!

Thinking of the beautiful dogs that crossed the rainbow bridge this year, I’m sure they’re all having a lovely Christmas run around at the dog park in the sky 🌈

19/10/2025

Good info to have in the back of your mind, something I wish I had known when I needed it 💔

Today is , a reminder that knowing how to save a life—especially our furry friends—can make all the difference. While having to administer CPR to your pet can be terrifying, being prepared can help you act calmly and confidently in an emergency.

Stay Calm:
1️⃣ Breathe: Take a few deep breaths to steady yourself. Focus on the feeling of the air filling your lungs.
2️⃣ Delegate: If there are bystanders, assign them tasks like finding the nearest emergency vet.
3️⃣ Focus: Keep your mind clear. Concentrate on the steps ahead and stay in the moment.

When to Start CPR:
🐾 Your pet isn’t responding
🐾 Your pet isn’t breathing
🐾 You can’t feel a heartbeat or pulse

How to Perform CPR:
Compressions:
❤️ Position your pet on their side.
❤️ Deliver 120 compressions per minute (2 per second).
❤️ For every 30 compressions, give 2 breaths.

Breaths:
❤️ Close your pet’s mouth and seal it with your fingers.
❤️ Cover their nose and give 2 breaths—enough to make their chest rise.
❤️ Check for a heartbeat after 2 minutes. If there’s no pulse, continue.

When to Stop CPR:
🐾 Your pet starts breathing and responding
🐾 You reach the vet clinic and they take over
🐾 You can’t continue physically
🐾 Your pet starts breathing but is still unconscious

Recovery Position:
Place your pet’s head to the side, slightly tilting down (unless there’s head trauma).

Compression Techniques:
🐶 Medium to Large Dogs: Compress one third of the chest depth.
🐱 Small Dogs/Cats: Use your thumb and fingers for compression, or compress directly over the heart.

Stay prepared and know that you can make a difference in your pet's life! ❤️

26/08/2025

Isn’t every day international dog day?! Should I have got them a celebratory chicken?

13/06/2025

BOOKED OUT!

I am booked up until the end of the month, then I am heading away on a long awaited holiday and will be back in action in August.
West End appointments are open for booking via the website, and mobile appointments can be made by email or text message. Please note that for the first time ever, I won’t be checking these while I’m away… 😳 But I will absolutely get back to you asap when I’m back!
Website: https://www.animalchiro-tsv.com.au/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix_google_business_profile&utm_campaign=10780422845772937216
Mobile: 0457 403 755

Townsville animal chiropractor| Mobile Equine and Canine Chiropractic Services Townsville and Surrounds| Gentle effective treatment for your dog and horses|Townsville Animal Chiro | Dr Claire Ferguson, Chiropractor, Animal Chiropractor.

22/05/2025

Little Daisy is coming along in leaps and bounds after a few months of chiropractic treatment to help with her hip dysplasia 💕and her brother Archie is always a gentleman, checking that her peanut butter kong is up to scratch

18/03/2025

Thanks to the Charters Towers crew for a great day yesterday, Buddy the Border Collie was one of the star patients and was a very good boy for his adjustment 🤩
I’ll be doing another run to Charters in 4 weeks time, on Monday 21/4 (Easter Monday) send me a message if you’d like to be added to the list- 0457403755 🐶🐴🕺🏻💃🏻

11/03/2025

I’m doing a run to Charters Towers next Monday 17/3, adjustments for dogs, horses and people available!
Let me know if you would like to be added to the list 0457 403 755
Claire

23/12/2024

Look at these 3 little cuties! Cujo is the one on the left, he jumped off the couch a year ago and has had some lower back pain since. He’s 15 so his adjustments are very gentle and so far he seems to be responding really well, with more pep in his step and looking forward to some Christmas treats 🎄 🎅🏼 🎁

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas and a huge thank you to all the pet parents who have trusted me with their animal’s care, it’s such an amazing thing to be able to make a difference in their lives 🥰🐶🐴

13/12/2024

This is my little man Bruce, he turned 13 today 🩵
(He didn’t eat the bones, don’t worry!!)

13/12/2024

Appointment bookings are open til May!
Hours will be 1pm til 6pm on alternating days each week. Book your appointment in the group booking (which will just say 1pm) and leave a note if there’s a specific time frame that you prefer. Any questions feel free to give me a call 0457 403 755.
Claire 🐴 🐶

07/12/2024

Look at that face 😍
This really is the best ‘job’