Veterinary Acupuncture Services to Assist Healing Pets

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture consists of inserting thin, sterile, stainless steel needles into a patient at precise locations and depths to alter the body’s biochemical and physiological properties, primarily through stimulation of the central nervous system.

How does acupuncture work?

In western terms, acupuncture can assist the body to heal itself by affecting certain physiological changes. For example, acupuncture can stimulate nerves, increase blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms, and cause the release of hormones such as endorphins. Although many of acupuncture’s physiological effects have been studied, many more are still unknown. Further research is needed to discover all of acupuncture’s effects.

What conditions can acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture is now accepted as an effective pain management therapy and a complement to western treatment approaches.

• Musculoskeletal and orthopedic diseases: arthritis, back pain, muscle soreness, joint pain, disc problems
• Neurological diseases: seizure, neuritis, paralysis
• Select gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders
• Select respiratory ailments
• Other chronic conditions: asthma, coughing, renal failure, skin conditions, Cushing’s disease

How will my pet benefit from acupuncture?

The technique has been used in veterinary practice in China for at least 3,000 years to treat many ailments. For small animals, the following are some general conditions that may be treated with acupuncture:

• Musculoskeletal ailments: arthritis or vertebral disc pathology
• Nervous system ailments: paralysis, neuritis, seizures
• Select respiratory ailments
• Select gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders

How do I schedule acupuncture treatment for my pet?

Please call 704-334-4684 and inform one of our Client Service Associates that you are interested in acupuncture treatment.