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Acupuncture
Our practice offers veterinary acupuncture.
Acupuncture can be an effective form of pain relief used alone or together with anti-inflammatory drugs. Acupuncture can help both dogs and cats with chronic pain and arthritis but needs an intact nervous system to be effective. This means that it will not be beneficial to pets with spinal injuries or diseases that cause degeneration of nerves. At present we believe we can help pets with back and hip/hindquarter pain.
The process involves an initial consultation which includes a full clinical examination to assess whether your pet will benefit from acupuncture treatment. Then there will be a course of four treatments at weekly intervals. Thereafter treatment will be as needed. This can be monthly, three monthly or as indicated by your pet in terms of recurrence of signs of pain.
If you are interested please contact the practice for further information or an initial appointment. If you are currently registered at another practice, just ask your vet to provide you with a referral letter saying they are happy for us to see your pet as an acupuncture patient.
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