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Acupuncture For Pets

Eugene Rivers, DVM, FAVD, cVMA

Modern Veterinary Acupuncture is the stimulation of points on the body that have a desired physiological effect called neuromodulation.  It is often used in conjunction with conventional treatment and is not a replacement for normal veterinary care.  Common reasons to perform acupuncture on a pet are to augment conventional treatment, if conventional medical treatment is not working or when conventional treatment is having undesired side effects, or when surgery is not an option.

 

A few conditions that are treated with acupuncture in pets are:

• Arthritis
• Hip or elbow dysplasia
• Stifle injurues including ACL injuries
• Degenerative disc disease
• Soft tissue injuries such as sprains
• Traumatic nerve injuries
• Chronic diarrhea or constipation
• Epilepsy
• Respiratory problems, asthma
• Lick granulomas
• Nausea and vomiting
• Anorexia and poor appetite
• Urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence
• Post-operative pain
• Swimmers tail

 

Veterinary acupuncture services are performed after an initial examination and assessment by the doctor.  We will work with your family veterinarian to provide coordinated care and treatment.  Call 253-682-9841 to schedule your pet’s Acupuncture treatment with Dr. Rivers.

 

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