Integrative Medicine

Integrative Medicine and Acupuncture for Your Pets

We know that there are often multiple treatments that help a particular condition.  Depending on the patient, one or more therapies may be used together (medications, surgery, acupuncture, physical therapy, herbal therapy, and low-level laser therapy) for the best outcome and reduced side effects. “Integrative Medicine” is exactly that—the integration of multiple treatments for the best outcome and fewest side effects—has been used in human medicine.  

In our years of practicing veterinary medicine with the inclusion of acupuncture, we have observed many wonderful benefits. We’ve seen acupuncture help resolve a prolonged case of mega-colon in a middle-aged cat, stop an asthmatic attack, turn a slow, arthritic, geriatric labrador into a dog wanting to play with his toys, calm an anxious older dog experiencing severe sundowners’ syndrome, and stimulate the nervous system and muscles to help a paralyzed dog walk again. Acupuncture can be used to treat arthritis, chronic renal disease, behavioral disorders, skin conditions and support the body as it undergoes chemotherapy. Although our goal is to resolve all diseases, acupuncture cannot cure all ailments.  In some severe cases of chronic disease or cancer, we as veterinary acupuncturists, work with your pet to re-establish balance and energy. We often find that our treatments will slow the progression of the disease/cancer and preserve a good quality of life longer than without acupuncture. 

To learn more about our integrative medicine therapies, give us a call at (919) 245-3437.