Is your pet hiding pain? Dogs, cats, and horses often mask discomfort, but their bodies reveal subtle signs most owners never notice. In this episode, Dr. Cassie Stansberry, DC — an AVCA Animal Chiropractor and specialist in spinal mechanics, kinesiology, and Neuro Emotional Technique — breaks down the real indicators of pain, stress, and misalignment in pets and how movement patterns reveal what they can’t say out loud.We explore how animals hold physical and emotional stress in their bodies, why misalignment starts, and how modern life affects both humans and pets. Dr. Stansberry also explains the safety, science, and benefits of animal chiropractic, what happens during a session, and how to know when it’s time to seek help.If you love your pets and want to understand their health on a deeper level, this conversation will change the way you see movement, behavior, and stress in animals.What You’ll Learn- How chiropractic works for dogs, cats, horses, and performance animals- The differences between human vs. animal adjustments- Signs of pet misalignment, movement dysfunction, and pain- The role of Quantum Spinal Mechanics in alignment- How the body stores emotional trauma and how chiropractic + NET can help- Why female athletes experience higher rates of ACL injuries- The truth about modern support gear and whether it helps or hurts- How to choose a qualified AVCA animal chiropractor- What a first horse or pet adjustment actually looks likeAbout Dr. Cassie Stansberry, DCDr. Cassie Stansberry is a Redwood City native and graduate of Life Chiropractic College West. She holds a B.S. in Kinesiology with a minor in Holistic Health, is certified in Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), is an AVCA Animal Chiropractor, a licensed radiography supervisor & operator, and a practitioner of spinal curve correction and Quantum Spinal Mechanics. A former collegiate soccer and track athlete, she brings a performance-oriented lens to both human and animal care. She also speaks Spanish and serves clients throughout the Bay Area.Follow Dr. Stansberry-------------------HP: https://www.kanamechiropractic.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/kanamechiropracticGet Enculturated!---------------------------------------------FB: https://www.facebook.com/enculturationpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/enculturationpodcastHP: http://www.enculturationpodcast.comTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@enculturationpodcastTime Stamps:00:00 - Intro05:56 - Can Chiropractic Improve Athletic Performance?07:06 - Why Are Women More Prone to ACL Tears?10:46 - Feeling Emotions Through the Body12:31 - How Dr. Cassie Entered Animal Chiropractic17:45 - Animals vs. Humans: What’s Different?20:08 - Safety Parameters in Animal Chiropractic23:58 - First Horse Adjustment Experience27:03 - How Chiropractors Adjust Large Animals28:18 - Real Risks & Staying Present with Animals30:28 - Does Your Pet Need a Chiropractor?32:40 - Key Indicators Your Pet Might Need Care34:41 - How Misalignment Starts in Animals37:04 - Modern Support Gear: Myths & Misconceptions42:00 - Pushback & Common Arguments Against Animal Chiropractic44:29 - The #1 Tip for Better Animal Care48:07 - What Current Studies Say About Animal Chiropractic49:18 - How to Choose the Right Pet Chiropractor51:35 - Support, Shout-outs & Final Thoughts