Speed Healing & Recovery in Pets with Acupuncture
In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture treatment is used as a way to encourage the natural healing process. This type of treatment has now been adapted for dogs and cats to help renew the balance of energy throughout their bodies.
This ancient form of medicine is based on the philosophy that illness is the result of an imbalance of vital energies in the body. In modern terms, acupuncture can help by improving blood flow, which boosts oxygenation in tissues.
At Animal Hospital of Milton, we feel that we can often obtain good treatment results by using acupuncture as a supplement to traditional treatment. Combining acupuncture with other treatments can offer additional chances at restoring your pet's health and vitality. Acupuncture can be used to enhance healing from injuries and surgery.
Acupuncture Technique & Benefits
Acupuncture treatment at Animal Hospital of Milton may be able to provide a number of benefits for your pet, including:
- Increasing endorphins and alerting the body to areas that need more attention
- Relaxing muscles
- Helping Relieving pain
- Improving metabolic waste removal from the body
- Promoting an increased blood flow to boosts oxygen in tissues
Common Acupuncture Uses
Our veterinarians recommend the use of acupuncture for a number of issues, including:
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Pain Management
Some medical treatments and injury recovery can be quite uncomfortable for your dog or cat. Acupuncture can be combined with treatment or added to your pet's recovery treatment plan in an effort to relieve pain.
Relieving pain during the recovery process can actually help your dog or cat fight their illness and increase their quality of life.
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Musculoskeletal Issues
Acupuncture is commonly used for rehabilitation. Conditions such as arthritis, nerve injuries, and hip dysplasia have been shown to improve with a combination of medical treatment and acupuncture.
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Dermatology & Skin Issues
The increase in circulation that is achieved with acupuncture can have an effect on your dog or cat's skin conditions. The discomfort and severity of hot spots, granulomas, and allergic dermatitis can all be improved with acupuncture.
Because this treatment option can improve healing and reduce pain, it can lead to less itching and the over-grooming that comes along with that.
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Gastrointestinal Issues
Acupuncture can be used to stimulate digestive secretions, which helps to promote healthy digestive activity. Conditions such as diarrhea, constipation, or nausea may benefit from the increased blood flow that is associated with acupuncture treatment.
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Respiratory Issues
The immune-calming and anti-inflammatory effects of acupuncture can improve asthma, allergies and other respiratory conditions.