Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the main components which make up Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and involves the insertion of thin sterile needles into specific points in order to cause a therapeutic effect.

Acupuncture can produce the following effects:

• Pain relief
• Promotion of tissues healing
• Regulation of GI motility
• Anti-inflammatory effects
• Immunoregulation
• Hormone and Reproductive regulation

Scientific trials have indicated that acupuncture can be effective in the following conditions:

• Musculoskeletal problems: muscle soreness/pain, back pain, arthritis, and degenerative joint disease
• Neurological disorders: seizures, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Wobblers
• Gastrointestinal Disorders: diarrhea, vomiting
• Chronic conditions: skin problems, geriatric weakness, Cushing's disease
• Quality of life, cancer and end of life care

Treatment frequency varies based on the condition being treated but typically a minimum of 3 to 5 treatments 1-2 weeks apart are needed before one can expect notable improvement. Each session is approximately 20 to 45 min, with the initial session typically being the longest appointment.