Acupuncture
Animal Acupuncture for Chronic Conditions
Are you looking for a way to provide your beloved pet relief from chronic pain or to increase mobility and improve their quality of life? Are you trying to stay away from surgeries or prescription medicines that could be hard on your pet’s overall health? Animal acupuncture might be the perfect fit.
At Essex Animal Hospital in Bloomfield, we offer specialized acupuncture treatments for cats, dogs, and furry pets. We have veterinarians who have been trained in the art of traditional acupuncture medicine as it can be applied to animals. With our treatments, we strive to minimize pain and enhance comfort for your pet while also providing a holistic approach to their care.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice that involves the insertion of very fine needles at specific points on the body. This technique has been used for centuries to relieve pain and improve mobility, as well as stimulate energy flow for the spiritual. The same principles that make acupuncture successful in humans can be applied to certain animals as well because animals have similar nervous systems, cardiorespiratory systems, joint structures, and so on. Typically, veterinary acupuncture is best used on mammals for these reasons.
Veterinary acupuncture is usually used on these types of pets:
- Dogs
- Cats
- Horses
- Rabbits
Benefits of Veterinary Acupuncture
Animal acupuncture offers a wide range of benefits for pets. To see if your pet’s health condition could benefit from this unique form of treatment, speak with a professional from Essex Animal Hospital today.
Veterinary acupuncture can help by reducing or managing:
- Chronic pain
- Joint aches
- Inflammation
- Stress levels
Veterinary acupuncture can help by improving:
- Mobility
- Flexibility
- Appetite
- Digestion
When combined with medications or therapies from your veterinarian, acupuncture can provide a powerful form of relief that can help your pets live happier and healthier lives. Additionally, acupuncture is a gentle, minimally invasive procedure that is safe for most animals when performed by a professional because it doesn’t require surgery, incisions, or prescription medications.
How Effective is Veterinary Acupuncture?
The effectiveness of veterinary acupuncture depends on each specific pet’s health needs. Some pets will show an improvement quickly, and others might need several months of professional care before they start to show signs of improved health and mobility.
Your vet might recommend an acupuncture treatment once a week for a month or two months to start. When the initial treatment regimen is completed, you can decide together with your vet if you want to schedule more based on how much it seems to have benefitted your pet.
Can Acupuncture Help Your Pet? Call Now!
Veterinary acupuncture is a safe and effective alternative treatment for dogs, cats, and other pets. It might also be the right solution for your pet’s chronic pain or health condition that hasn’t responded to other treatments. Find out more today by speaking with an animal acupuncture specialist from Essex Animal Hospital in Bloomfield.
You can reach out to us by using an online contact form or dialing (973) 748-8042.