Natural Veterinary Therapy

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to help treat many disorders and is one component of the ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine . 

The benefits of acupuncture include:

relieving inflammation

reducing pain

improving circulation

decreasing muscle spasm

balancing the energy of the body

increasing strength and energy 

 Acupuncture is safe

There are very few adverse effects from acupuncture making it an ideal treatment modality. This is especially important for animals with organ dysfunction who are unable to take many medications. The needles are the same quality Chinese needles that are used in human acupuncture treatments. They are sterile and disposed of after treatment. Since they are very thin, most animals barely feel the insertion of the needles.

Acupuncture treatments

Due to the endorphin release during treatment, many animals become relaxed and rest as they lie on a cushion or on the floor. Treatments last approximately 20 minutes once all the needles have been placed. Due to the cumulative effect of acupuncture, several treatments are often needed. For chronic cases, more treatments are needed than for an acute disorder. Some animals come for maintenance appointments every 4 - 6 weeks.
 

Electrostimulation

The addition of gentle electrical currents attached to the needles can intensify the treatment. This can further help reduce muscle spasm and stimulate the nerves - this combination of therapy can help regenerate nerves after nerve damage.

Dr. Richmond treating "Martini"  with acupuncture and electrostimulation after traumatic spinal injury.

Acupuncture and electrostimulation for "Gen"

"Luna" during acupuncture and electrostimulation treatment.

Maintenance acupuncture treatment for "Squirt".