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Board debates animal chiropractic policy as veterinary association urges caution
Summary
Board members held a policy discussion on animal chiropractic and heard public comment from the California Veterinary Medical Association cautioning against expanding human-practitioner scope to treat animals; staff said California currently defers to the Veterinary Medical Board and no bill has been introduced.
The Board of Chiropractic Examiners held an extended policy discussion about animal chiropractic — the practice of chiropractors providing musculoskeletal manipulation to animals — and invited public comment and outside stakeholders to the virtual meeting.
Executive Officer Kristen Walker framed the item as an initial policy discussion and said the board lacks statutory authority to regulate animal chiropractic; that authority rests with the Veterinary Medical Board. Walker described out-of-state regulatory models and told the board there was no bill introducing a new pathway yet.
Board members asked about certification and safety data. Walker said…
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