Acupuncture for your pets

The treatment of ailments using acupuncture has developed in China for over 3,000 years, and is now used to treat a diverse array of medical conditions in the West. Acupuncture involves stimulating nerve fibres, which brings about a change in the muscles, nerves and cells of the body via the central nervous system.

The use of acupuncture in animals is also an ancient tradition, and can be used to give relief in a number of common conditions, such as arthritis, sore backs, weak legs, itchy skin, incontinence, recuperation following surgery, immune conditions, hip dysplasia, torn muscles and ligaments, old injuries and neck pain. In any condition where pain killers do not give enough relief or cause unpleasant side effects, acupuncture can provide an alternative form of treatment.

We are delighted to be able to offer a referral service in acupuncture by a qualified veterinary surgeon who has been treating animals using acupuncture for 6 years. Treatments involve the use of very fine needles, similar to a human hair, which are gently inserted into recognised points where nerve endings lie. Suzannah uses a phototonic torch, similar to a laser, as an alternative to needles for the very needle shy! The treatment stimulates the release of endorphins, so can be a very relaxing way to give relief to your pet’s ailments.

Mrs D Molwuka, who received acupuncture treatments for her three legged rescue dog comments: “I am glad Clover was able to have acupuncture, and it gave me a much happier dog! She was fine with the needles, which surprised me and I kept a diary to see what changes there were – before long everyone in the family noticed and we’ve never looked back”.

For further details, please contact the main reception at our Durrington branch on 01903 503898 who will arrange for you to speak to Suzannah Stacey MRCVS directly.