Acupuncture for Your Pets

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?

Acupuncture is a broad term encompassing many techniques, all of which involve inserting small needles or injections into the skin at defined points, called acupoints, to achieve balance and healing throughout the body.

Qi (chi) is the life force within all living creatures, and the universe itself. Acupuncture helps maintain and rebuild the balance of the body, the mind, and help reconnect the pet to the harmony of the universe.

Acupuncture utilizes Qi Meridians and Classical Points within the pet’s body to unblock the flow of Qi and restore balance and health.

Acupuncture is drug free, safe, and most pets require 15 or fewer needles per treatment.

Many conditions can be helped with acupuncture:

Arthritis
Anxiety
Skin conditions
Pain relief
GI upset
Tendons/ligaments
Fearfulness
Sleep problems
Improved performance
Infertility
Wound healing
And many more!

WHICH METHOD IS BEST?

Most pets enjoy acupuncture. We will perform a complete examination and ask you many questions. We will go over your concerns , your pet’s habits, environment, routine, and medical history. There are no wrong answers, but no one knows your pet like you do – we count on that knowledge and love to guide our treatment.

After an exam, we will plan a treatment. Acupuncture can involve the insertion of needles, injections, moxibustion, massage (tui-na and acupressure), and electroacupuncture.

The needles we use are small, and most pets don’t even feel them. They do not have to hold still for the treatment, and many enjoy a treat or being petted while they are receiving treatment.