About Paws In Motion
About us
Dr. Jennifer Mulcahy has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2005. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. She is passionate about pain management in animals and this passion lead her to seek certification in veterinary acupuncture in 2009 and in animal chiropractic in 2020. Though a Minnesota native, Dr. Jennifer began her career in veterinary medicine in a small animal clinic outside of Atlanta, Georgia. She then spent several years working in and around Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan, primarily at a large humane organization, Dr. Jennifer moved home in 2015 where she joined a clinic in New Hope, eventually advancing to Medical Director. Dr. Jennifer founded Paws In Motion in 2024 to bring veterinary acupuncture and animal chiropractic to your pets at home in and around the Twin Cities. She lives in Shoreview with her husband, two children, two happy dogs (Hazel and Molly), an affectionate cat (Desi), and two very hungry rabbits (Hannah and Fred).
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animal chiropractic
Animal chiropractic care focuses on restoring normal movement within the joints, especially those in the spine. This is done by correcting subluxations. A chiropractic subluxation occurs when the movement between two bones in a joint is limited. Subluxations occur not only secondary to injury and chronic disease processes such as arthritis, but also to normal wear and tear from daily activities. Untreated, subluxations lead to altered movement, pain, weakness, and reduced immune function. Chiropractic care can be used not only to manage pain or dysfunction from arthritis or injury, it can also help to reduce the risk of problems developing in the future. The preventive aspect of chiropractic care is particularly important in our canine athletes or in those that already have altered weight bearing due to problems such as hip dysplasia or a torn cruciate ligament.
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acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of small needles into specific points along specific pathways, or meridians, on the body. These meridians often follow the course of nerve pathways. When inserted, the needles interact with connective tissue in the body causing release of neurotransmitters that send signals to the brain to stimulate blood flow, reduce pain and inflammation, and encourage healing. Acupuncture is commonly used to help with conditions that cause pain and reduced nerve function such as arthritis and intervertebral disc disease. It can also be beneficial for internal disease processes such as cancer.
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Frequently asked questions
which animals can be treated?
Most animals can be treated with acupuncture and chiropractic. We most commonly see dogs and cats. The majority of animals tolerate the treatments well and some seem to enjoy it. In some cases, I will use treats or canned food to help distract animals during their treatments. On rare occasions, we will have animals that do not accept even the tiniest needles. These pets will usually still let me provide chiropractic care
how many sessions and how often will my pet need to be treated?
The number of sessions and frequency of treatment really depend on the individual pet. For pets that we are treating because of an injury, we may just need to do a few treatments to get them back to normal. Unfortunately, for those with more chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, treatment typically needs to be more long term. We are reducing pain and inflammation with the acupuncture and chiropractic, but they will not cure the underlying problem.
Treatments typically start off more frequently at every 1-2 weeks and then we reduce the frequency to the lowest effective interval to maintain comfort. I have patients I see monthly, others that I see every 3 months, and some that I see just as needed for a tune up. Often animals that are more painful or have more severe dysfunction will need more frequent treatments initially.
will acupuncture and chiropractic work for my pet?
Acupuncture and chiropractic help the majority of patients - especially for pain control. However, just like any therapy, they are not 100% and there are some animals that do not benefit.
what should i expect after a session?
Many dogs or cats will be sleepy for the first 24 hours following treatment. They should be allowed to rest as much as they want during this period. With chiropractic care, we may see some soreness for 24 hours after the first session. This is most likely in pets that were very painful in the first place.
I recommend avoiding things like agility competitions or other performance activities within 24 hours of treatment. The treatment is resetting the input into their brain and they may need time to adjust.
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services and fees
Initial Consultation - $225
- This is a 60-90 minute consultation that includes a physical exam, acupuncture, and chiropractic treatments.
Follow up Acupuncture and Chiropractic Treatment - $170
- This is a 30-45 minute follow up session that includes both acupuncture and chiropractic treatments.
Follow up Acupuncture - $120
- This is a 30-40 minute follow up session that includes acupuncture treatment
Follow up Chiropractic - $105
- This is a 20-30 minute follow up session that includes chiropractic treatment
Electroacupuncture - $10
- This is a treatment used in addition to acupuncture for certain conditions to enhance the effects.
Travel fee - $30
- Travel charge for locations more than 20 miles from my home location in Shoreview, MN.
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Caring for your pets is my priority. Contact me to set up an appointment and I will get back to you as soon as possible. As a sole practitioner, I may not always be able to answer calls or messages immediately. I try to return any calls or messages by the end of the next business day.
