Acupuncture for Pets
NOW AVAILABLE AT THE PARA HILLS VETERINARY CLINIC
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Are you interested in alternatives?
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Would you like to try a drug free treatment for your pet?
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Acupuncture may be what you are looking for…
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which uses sterile needles or lasers to stimulate special points on the body - Acupuncture points. These points allow us to directly effect the flow of energy - Qi (pronounced Chi) throughout the body. By stimulating and moving Qi, we can treat many illnesses.
TCM is an holistic approach, looking at your pet’s whole life - body and environment, not just their current disease and the body system it affects. TCM aims, by restoring the body’s balance, to enable the body to “fix itself”.
How does Acupuncture work?
The effects of point stimulation are numerous and include:
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Pain relief, local and systemic, through endorphin release and naturally occurring anti-inflammatory substances.
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Increased immune response
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Cardiovascular changes
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Neurotransmitter changes
What can be treated?
Most conditions that Western medicine can treat, including:
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Pain
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Musculoskeletal problems such as arthritis, trigger points etc
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Nervous disorders
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Gastrointestinal disorders
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Eyes, ears, skin, including allergies
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Geriatric complaints
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Cardiovascular problems
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Respiratory problems
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Urinary problems
What can I expect?
Anywhere from immediate improvement through to just making your pet feel “brighter”. It may take only one treatment or many, each case is different.
How can I find out more?
Talk to any one of our friendly staff, or make an appointment to see Dr Cathy Skinner, one of our Senior Veterinarians who is an International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) accredited acupuncturist.
For further information you can also try sites such as:
Veterinary Acupuncture:
General Acupuncture:
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it hurt?
Needle placement is generally well tolerated. All animals will feel the needles, some react more than others, some points are more active and therefore more responsive.
Does my pet need to be sedated for the treatment?
Generally no. We do have a few who are really scared or dangerous animals who do need to be sedated, but they have still benefited from their acupuncture therapy.
How long does it take?
The body determines how long the needles stay in the poins. Generally each treatment will take 10-20 minutes once to the needles are in. The number of treatments needed will depend on the problem and your pet’s response. Be prepared for at least 4 treatments, maybe more.
Do they need to stay in the clinic?
No, treatments are done during an extended consultation and you are may stay with your pet during treatment.
We also have a Canine massage therapist work from our clinic once a month. If you are interested in finding out more about TheraPETics Canine massage and mobility please visit their website at http://www.therapetics.com.au
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