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How does veterinary acupuncture work?

Acupuncture enhances blood circulation, nervous system stimulation, and the release of anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving hormones.




What are the benefits of Veterinary Acupuncture?

  • Decrease pain associated with arthritis, soft tissue injuries, etc.
  • Increased mobility
  • Increased nerve function in animals with spinal cord diseases or neuropathies
  • Treatment of certain kidney or digestive disorders
  • Wound healing

Besides needle insertion, other acupuncture treatments include:

Coursing a voltage electrical current into the body between needles inserted into acupuncture points. This relaxes spasming muscles and can aid the body in reestablishing nervous impulses when nerve damage has occurred.

Using laser energy to stimulate acupuncture points or used in conjunction with acupuncture and wound treatment therapies. Lasers are great for providing "needle-less" acupuncture treatments especially on patients that don’t readily tolerate needle insertion.

How many sessions will my pet need?

Acupuncture is a treatment that works best when administered routinely. For example, an ideal acupuncture treatment regimen might look something like this:

