Veterinary Acupuncture
Veterinary acupuncture can be used to treat a variety of conditions, particularly those that involve inflammation and pain.
Acupuncture treatment should first follow an accurate diagnosis by a veterinary surgeon and appraisal of all available treatment options. In many cases acupuncture is best used in conjunction with conventional medicine, and in some conditions it can be used as a sole treatment. It may help to minimize the requirements for certain medications (which may have undesirable side effects with long term use).
Acupuncture is extremely safe when practiced correctly and is well accepted by the majority of animals.
As acupuncture is now recognised as a very successful treatment for many conditions, the majority of insurance companies will cover the costs involved
Acupuncture treatment should first follow an accurate diagnosis by a veterinary surgeon and appraisal of all available treatment options. In many cases acupuncture is best used in conjunction with conventional medicine, and in some conditions it can be used as a sole treatment. It may help to minimize the requirements for certain medications (which may have undesirable side effects with long term use).
Acupuncture is extremely safe when practiced correctly and is well accepted by the majority of animals.
As acupuncture is now recognised as a very successful treatment for many conditions, the majority of insurance companies will cover the costs involved
Indications for Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions in combination with conventional medicine or as a stand alone treatment :
Musculoskeletal conditions - lameness/ arthritic or rheumatic joints/ back pain/ disc disease/ hip dysplasia/ sprains/ bruising
Respiratory Conditions – chronic sneezing/ nasal discharge/ feline asthma/ chronic bronchitis/ coughing unresponsive to treatment
Urogenital conditions – Kidney problems (cats)/ cystitis/ incontinence
Digestive conditions – Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS/IBD)/ persistent diarrhoea/ chronic constipation
Skin conditions – Lick granulomas/ chronic allergic dermatitis/ atopy
Nervous disorders - Epilepsy/ traumatic nerve injuries
Post operative pain relief
Musculoskeletal conditions - lameness/ arthritic or rheumatic joints/ back pain/ disc disease/ hip dysplasia/ sprains/ bruising
Respiratory Conditions – chronic sneezing/ nasal discharge/ feline asthma/ chronic bronchitis/ coughing unresponsive to treatment
Urogenital conditions – Kidney problems (cats)/ cystitis/ incontinence
Digestive conditions – Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS/IBD)/ persistent diarrhoea/ chronic constipation
Skin conditions – Lick granulomas/ chronic allergic dermatitis/ atopy
Nervous disorders - Epilepsy/ traumatic nerve injuries
Post operative pain relief
Contraindications for Acupuncture
Acupuncture should NOT be used to treat life threatening conditions or where surgical treatment is more appropriate
Side effects are very rare and most animals tolerate treatment very well
