Non-pharmaceutical treatments continue to be grow in animal health. Laser, red light, chiropractic, massage and acupuncture are physical medicine methods being used as treatments or adjunct support for animals with injuries. In this article, five styles of acupuncture for dogs are explained.
Acupuncture is used to decrease pain, promote faster healing time, increase mobility and decrease inflammation. How a dog responds to acupuncture, and for how long, will depend entirely on her individual response, as well as pet parent feedback.” – Claire Primo, CVT, ACMT, FFP,
Source: Dogster, February 7, 2023. Link. The benefits of canine acupuncture are similar to those that a human might experience including:
- Decreased healing time
- Increased pain control
- Increased mobility
- Decreased inflammation