Veterinary Acupuncture in West Chester
Healing Care With Acupuncture Treatment
At West Chester Veterinary Medical Center, we encourage healing in pets by providing veterinary acupuncture treatment and practicing traditional Chinese medicine.
Healing Medicine
In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is used as a way to promote the healing process for pets by renewing the balance of energy throughout their body.
This ancient form of medicine is based on the philosophy that illness is caused by an imbalance of vital energies in the body. Acupuncture can help by improving blood flow, which boosts oxygenation in tissues.
We feel that we can obtain the best results by blending acupuncture with medical therapy to help restore your pet's health and vitality.
The Acupuncture Technique
Acupuncture involves inserting tiny needles into an animal's body at precise points called meridians. Here, the blood vessels converge with the nerves. The needles help to guide vital energy along these meridians, helping the nervous system and promoting circulation while enhancing the body's healing abilities.
Common Acupuncture Uses
Our vets often recommend the use of acupuncture or other types of Chinese medicine for a number of issues, including:
- Pain Management
Medical treatments such as chemotherapy can feel very uncomfortable for your pet. They will often be combined with acupuncture in an effort to relieve some discomfort, helping your cat or dog to fight their illness.
- Musculoskeletal Issues
Acupuncture can often be used for injury rehabilitation. Conditions such as arthritis, nerve injuries and hip dysplasia also tend to respond well to acupuncture.
- Dermatology & Skin Issues
Acupuncture treatment can help encourage increased circulation, which can help hot spots, granulomas and allergic dermatitis. It can also improve healing and reduce pain, leading to less itching and subsequent over-grooming.
- Gastrointestinal Issues
Acupuncture may stimulate digestive secretions, which helps to promote healthy digestive activity. Conditions such as diarrhea or nausea may benefit from increased blood flow.
- Respiratory Issues
The immune-calming and anti-inflammatory capabilities of acupuncture treatment can improve asthma, allergies and other conditions.
The Benefits
Acupuncture for pets provides a number of benefits, including:
- Pets in poor health will benefit from the lack of systemic side effects
- Lowers the amount of waste products produced
- Helps relax muscles and relieve pain
- Improves metabolic waste removal throughout the body
- Promotes an increased blood flow which boosts oxygen in tissues