VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE
"Boner" an 11 year-old dachshund with a history of chronic pain
and neurologic dysfunction had been partially remedied by years of
medication and a spinal disc surgery. His chronic pain subsided
after five acupuncture treatments.
"He now runs everywhere he goes and seems so much
happier."
--Boner's owner
Acupuncture is one of several medical therapies a veterinarian
can use to maximize the health and comfort of your pet.
Acupuncture involves stimulation of specific points under the skin with
very fine, sterile needles. This activates the central nervous system to
release chemicals (e.g., hormones or pain blocking endorphins) to
cause beneficial physiologic changes. Such changes include
decreased pain, stiffness and improved circulation. The goal of
acupuncture is to stimulate your pet's natural ability to heal and
to facilitate normal function of organs and tissues.
Treatment sessions can last from 30 to 60 minutes. The number
of treatments needed will vary depending on the nature of the
problem. Most animals will be initially treated once or twice weekly for
3 weeks and then follow up treatments if necessary. Use of an electro-
stimulator may be added in certain cases to enhance the effects of
manual needle therapy. Our goal is to provide a calm, gentle
atmosphere for each animal receiving acupuncture.
Acupuncture is an alternative therapy when conventional
treatments and medications are ineffective or poorly tolerated.
Conditions that can be treated by acupuncture with a
reasonable likelihood of improvement include:
If you have questions about whether or not your pet would
benefit from acupuncture please contact us and set up a
consultation with Dr. Bev
Disclaimer: Vista Animal Hospital makes sincere efforts to ensure the
accuracy of information posted on this website. VAH cannot and will
not be held responsible or liable for errors, inaccuracies or improper
use of information by the reader. Readers who rely on the information
contained on this web site or on other web sites accessed from this
one do so at their own risk and are advised to consult with their
veterinarian before acting on it.
"Boner" an 11 year-old dachshund with a history of chronic pain
and neurologic dysfunction had been partially remedied by years of
medication and a spinal disc surgery. His chronic pain subsided
after five acupuncture treatments.
"He now runs everywhere he goes and seems so much
happier."
--Boner's owner
Acupuncture is one of several medical therapies a veterinarian
can use to maximize the health and comfort of your pet.
Acupuncture involves stimulation of specific points under the skin with
very fine, sterile needles. This activates the central nervous system to
release chemicals (e.g., hormones or pain blocking endorphins) to
cause beneficial physiologic changes. Such changes include
decreased pain, stiffness and improved circulation. The goal of
acupuncture is to stimulate your pet's natural ability to heal and
to facilitate normal function of organs and tissues.
Treatment sessions can last from 30 to 60 minutes. The number
of treatments needed will vary depending on the nature of the
problem. Most animals will be initially treated once or twice weekly for
3 weeks and then follow up treatments if necessary. Use of an electro-
stimulator may be added in certain cases to enhance the effects of
manual needle therapy. Our goal is to provide a calm, gentle
atmosphere for each animal receiving acupuncture.
Acupuncture is an alternative therapy when conventional
treatments and medications are ineffective or poorly tolerated.
Conditions that can be treated by acupuncture with a
reasonable likelihood of improvement include:
- Painful problems: back and hip arthritis, traumatic soft tissue
injuries, and post-surgical pain. - Dermatologic disorders: skin allergies and lick granulomas.
- Respiratory, Metabolic, and GI problems: asthma, diabetes,
chronic pancreatitis, and gastrointestinal upset. - Neurologic disorders: managing seizures, locomotor
weakness, and acute/chronic paralysis. - Degenerative illness: chronic kidney failure and immune-
deficiency.
If you have questions about whether or not your pet would
benefit from acupuncture please contact us and set up a
consultation with Dr. Bev
Disclaimer: Vista Animal Hospital makes sincere efforts to ensure the
accuracy of information posted on this website. VAH cannot and will
not be held responsible or liable for errors, inaccuracies or improper
use of information by the reader. Readers who rely on the information
contained on this web site or on other web sites accessed from this
one do so at their own risk and are advised to consult with their
veterinarian before acting on it.
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