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Dr. Porter and her team are incredible and we are so thankful for them!!
This week, I took my German Shepherd, Gus, to see Dr. Porter for the first time. Gus has had back pain for 3 years after an injury playing ball. We have treated him with medications and chiropractics during flare ups, but we didn't know of any treatment to actually fix him, just bandaids to help when it flares up after playing too hard. Dr. Porter was able to diagnose Gus within a few minutes of hearing the mechanism of injury and reviewing his xrays taken by his primary veterinarian. While assessing his back to confirm his diagnosis, she performed a chiro adjustment. I didn't even realize she was doing it, because Gus had zero reaction to it! Which is amazing. Their environment is fantastic and it really benefitted both mine and Gus' experience. In true German Shepherd fashion, he is a big scaredy-cat at the vet's office. It was so amazing to see him relaxed during his appointment. After his adjustment, we went to the hydro tub. This was a new experience for him and the Tech was great with him. His appointment ended with some physical therapy and Dr. Porter teaching me about Gus' diagnosis, explaining his treatment recommendations, answering my questions and helping me configure a treatment schedule that worked for my schedule and budget. All of the staff is very competent and knowledgeable, and have a great understanding of dog behavior and handling.
Gus is an extremely special dog to me and my family. Not only is he an incredible family dog, he also serves as my medical and psychiatric alert service dog. Keeping him healthy is a top priority, as well as providing him a safe, stress-free environment for his treatment.
Our whole family is so thankful for Dr. Porter, her staff, and what she has created at Springwater. I look forward to bringing Gus in for treatments to get his back fixed up, so he can chase all the balls his heart desires!
Pictured is Gus with me at the hospital while I was getting an infusion. He alerted to my medical condition before the monitor did, and then provided deep pressure therapy (one of his trained tasks) until the episode was over. I told you he's no just an ordinary family dog ? he is the goodest of good boys.
