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Health & Fitness

Acupuncture as an Alternative to Traditional Medicine for Animals

An age old tradition becomes mainstream as pet owners consistently look for ways to improve the health and wellness of their companion pets.

Lori Mendelsohn Thomas, Neighbor
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Holistic approaches to veterinary medicine are gaining popularity for pet ailments that have not been successfully treated by traditional methods.  Veterinary acupuncture is an increasingly accepted solution to help pets that experience problems such as:

                                                *hormonal imbalance

                                                *kidney disease

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                                                *neurological dysfunction

                                                *arthritis

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                                                *anxiety issues

 

What happens during a first visit?

                                                *disclosure of your pet’s medical history

                                                *course of action explanation

                                                *insertion of disposable needles

                                                *removing of the needles

                                                *prescription of diet plan/herbal remedies

 

Are pet chiropractics safe?

                                                *utilize the services of a certified veterinary acupuncturist

 

For more information on Veterinary Acupuncture, or other topics related to pet health and wellness, be sure to check out our blog http://wisconsinpetcare.com/wpc-blog/

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