Veterinary Acupuncture

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Acupuncture Acupuncture has been practiced in both animals and humans for thousands of years in China. It involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body in order to stimulate a therapeutic effect. Modern research shows that acupoints are located in the areas where there are a high density of free nerve endings, mast cells, small arterioles and lymphatic vessels. A great number of studies indicate that stimulation of acupoints induces the release of beta-endorphins, serotonin and other neurotransmitters. Stimulation of these acupoints can induce the following effects:
  • Pain relief
  • Promotion of tissue healing
  • Regulation of gastrointestinal motility
  • Anti-inflammatory effects
  • Imunoregulation

  • Arthritis
  • Back pain
  • Muscle soreness
  • Seizures
  • Laryngeal paralysis
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Skin problems
  • Kidney and liver disease
  • Geriatric weakness
  • Quality of life, cancer, and hospice care
 Clinical trials indicate that acupuncture can be effective in the following conditions:

Clinical trials indicate that acupuncture can be effective in the following conditions:
  • Arthritis
  • Back pain
  • Muscle soreness
  • Seizures
  • Laryngeal paralysis
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Skin problems
  • Kidney and liver disease
  • Geriatric weakness
  • Quality of life, cancer, and hospice care

The length and frequency of treatments depends on the problem and condition of your pet. A positive response is generally seen within 1-3 treatments. We recommend initially committing to a minimum of 3 treatments in order fully assess the response of your pets condition. Treatments can be done weekly, monthly, or even further apart depending on the severity and chronicity of the condition. We offer a variety of acupuncture techniques including dry needles, aquapuncture and electroacupuncture. The appropriate method will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

The length and frequency of treatments depends on the problem and condition of your pet. A positive response is generally seen within 1-3 treatments. We recommend initially committing to a minimum of 3 treatments in order fully assess the response of your pets condition. Treatments can be done weekly, monthly, or even further apart depending on the severity and chronicity of the condition. We offer a variety of acupuncture techniques including dry needles, aquapuncture and electroacupuncture. The appropriate method will be determined on a case-by-case basis.